I’ve been on the lookout for a jade necklace (specifically for the properties jade is supposed to possess) for a while now, but was unable to find anything I liked until recently.
Back when I had the “I make milk…superpower” t-shirt giveaway here last month, a woman named Paty (who I know from a “crunchy” message board) submitted a picture to me of her child nursing while playing with a nursing/breastfeeding necklace around her neck. I noticed from her signature that she sold necklaces so I took a look at her site – Paty’s Loveys. I emailed her back and told her that I was looking for a jade necklace specifically and she tracked one down for me in no time. Paty provided great customer service and was very prompt in responding to me.
The necklace is just what I was looking for, is adjustable and very sturdy and should hold up as a nursing necklace (i.e. something for Julian to play with while he nurses) wonderfully. :)
Mommy likes it and Julian enjoys it too!
In addition to nursing necklaces, Paty also makes and sells waterproof bibs, changing pads and wet bags (for cloth diapers), as well as blankets.
Stumble it!
Jen @ One Moms World says:
I love it! This is a good picture of you too and I just love Julian’s blue eyes!
August 16th, 2007 at 7:01 am
Heather says:
Very pretty and looks like Julian is lovin it too! You look great Amy!! Julian is a cutie as usual :)
August 16th, 2007 at 7:31 am
Mama Luxe says:
That is lovely…I’ve thought about a nursing necklace but none I had seen had really matched my style…maybe with a next baby!
August 16th, 2007 at 9:45 am
chelle says:
aww that is so pretty!
I have Mommy Tags that ethan loves to grab onto!
August 16th, 2007 at 10:01 am
Nicole says:
Ooo, very nice! And Julian has given it his stamp of approval! :) So what properties does Jade have?
August 16th, 2007 at 11:10 am
Casual Friday Everyday says:
very nice! love your child’s name by the way!
August 16th, 2007 at 11:40 am
Anna says:
Love the idea of a nursing necklace, I never thought of that! Henry mostly grabs my hair, and pats my back. :)
August 16th, 2007 at 12:07 pm
Isil says:
this necklace is by far the most beautiful nursing necklace I have ever seen. Love the photo of you and Julian, his eyes are gorgeous.
August 17th, 2007 at 7:16 am
amygeekgrl says:
thanks all. :) you can get one for yourself over at paty’s loveys. :)
as for the properties of jade, here is some info i found online:
Mental Healing
According to followers of the New Age, Jade encourages practicality, wisdom, mental peace and tolerance of others. They also believe it can rejuvenate during periods of stress, reduce fears, banish negative thoughts and increase a person’s capacity for giving and receiving love. Jade makes a good worry stone and is often used in rosaries.
Spiritual healers attribute different abilities to each color of Jade. They recommend blue for aid in meditation, brown when entering a new phase in life, green for the management of passionate feelings, lavender for repairing a broken heart, red for generating emotional energy, white for problem-solving, yellow for people with a lack of energy.
Physical Healing
Crystal healers associate Jade with ailments of the immune system, thymus, heart, kidney and nervous system. Nephrite is actually derived from the Greek word for kidneys and is still a remedy among healers for Nephritic Colic. The crystal healing followers also believe it can stimulate white blood cell and adrenaline production, which could account for its long association with sports. Eastern athletes believe it can darken in times of superior fitness and lighten when illness comes.
August 18th, 2007 at 2:52 pm
Kim says:
I wish I’d known about nursing necklaces. My son is 11 months today and I had so stop nursing him about a month ago due to his activity. He wouldn’t sit still long enough to nurse and wasn’t getting enough and my milk dried up. Maybe if I’d had something like that to keep his attention…..oh well.
August 18th, 2007 at 9:57 pm
momslifesavers says:
WOW! I’m so impressed with your beautiful necklace and education on stone properties – it’s really cool!!!
August 20th, 2007 at 1:56 pm