Beautifully designed charms.
I was looking for a medallion of St. Gertrude after reading the story of her life. Though she is not specifically tied to cats, she had a talent for keeping the rodent population low and it's suspected that she achieved this feat by feline intervention. Being hu-mom to a great number of cats currently, and in the past, I sought out her medallion and came across this one. I was thrilled to see that it also included a medallion of the Virgin Mary.<br /><br />I decided to customize the necklace a little by choosing another small medallion, and adding a birthstone and first initial charm. Rarely do I find a necklace that fits me properly, so I was pleased to find that I could also choose the length and style of the chain I wanted. I am so happy overall with the necklace and charms. They are very simple but well crafted and beautiful. I love hearing the soft jangle of the charms clinking together when I move; it reminds me that I am not alone on my journey. I find myself fiddling with it in a way I don't normally do with necklaces; it just gives me comfort, I suppose. Not being able to get to church in this day of covid, I have a bottle of holy water from the Mission de San Buenaventura that I keep here at home and blessed it myself. I love this necklace very much and I wear it daily.
Rating: 5 stars