A beautiful oval bola with a stainless steel chain and clasp that allows you to change the charms! This NOLA collection is designed for the "momtobe" who loves style, versatility and a personal "touch". In addition to the bola, we also have a loose necklace to which you can attach the charms, so that you can wear them during but also after your pregnancy!
Interchangeable charms: Choose from a range of charms (sold separately) to give your bola or necklace a different look every day.
Bola: The soft, soothing sound of the bola has a calming effect on both mother and baby. The sound can promote a sense of calm and well-being, reducing stress. Wearing a maternity necklace can become a special ritual for the mother, where she feels connected to her baby and is aware of her pregnancy.
Personal touch: Create your own style and tell your story with charms that mean to you.
The bola [babybell] is a form of decoration that comes from hundreds of years of Maya history. Carried by expectant mothers during pregnancy, resting against the abdomen, so that during any movement the unborn child hears a soft ringing sound [from about 16-20 weeks]. It would invoke guardian angel to watch over the unborn child and bring good luck. Once born, this is said to remember the child to the safety of the uterus.
A bola pregnancy necklace [babybell] is a beautiful piece of jewellery with a special message. According to an old Mexican tradition a bola pregnancy necklace [babybell] brings happiness, health and prosperity to the mother and here unborn child. The soft sound of the bell would also contribute to a relaxing pregnancy.
Bola pregnancy necklace [babybell] collection, After +/- 5 months of pregnancy, the inner ear of the unborn baby is already developed and is connected to the nervous system. When the expectant mother/father rolls the bell over the belly the baby will here the sound gently and can recognise this after birth, it is a pleasant and soft sound for mother and child.
All Proud MaMa jewelry are silver plated. This means that it can discolor by light, heat and oxygen.
- The materials are all nickel and lead free.
- Chain is steel.
- The bell is color plated
- Necklace has a length of +/- 120cm.
General maintenance
Proud MaMa only uses quality materials like crystals metal and glass beads. Contact with soap, perfume, chemical acids will negatively influence the materials used in our jewellery. Always apply perfume and cosmetics first, before putting on Proud MaMa jewellery to avoid direct contact with these chemicals.
All used parts are nickel and lead free, but under the influence of skin acid,metal parts can oxidize to a green or brown colour. Unfortunately, this cannot be prevented. When not wearing your Proud MaMa jewellery, store it in the pouch or box.
