Tiny Footprints™ on a Grandmother/ Aunt's Heart Charm

After countless requests from Grandmothers and Aunts I created this pendant to help family members grieve the loss of babies gone from their family too soon. Not only do family members grieve the loss of a much wanted baby, but also the sadness that surrounds their daughter or sister as we watch them grieve. We want to fix it all for the mother, but are lost without any actions that can take away her pain.

These pieces are the same as our regular footprints line, but we have written a special poem that will be included, to honour the experience that is unique to Grandmothers and Aunts, and other family members. Not only do these pieces help to celebrate the memory of a dear and unique baby, they also validate the mother's grief to see that she is not alone in missing her baby - that her baby was also important to you. It eases the burden of carrying the memory of a baby's short life only on your own shoulders, to know that other's also celebrate that child as well, and keep a special place in their heart for the baby's memory to live on.

Each pendant can be customised with a charm in the colour of your choice. Some prefer the stone of the intended due date, while others prefer the colour of the month of the baby's loss. Neither choice is wrong. If you are unsure, or are purchasing this as a gift, you may also choose a rose quartz bead that is said to be the stone of love and healing of emotional pain.

The pendants are entirely crafted of sterling silver, and feature a charm of sterling silver and swarovski crystal or rose quartz (please see our birthstone colour chart). Each pendant comes with a sterling silver jump ring for you to attach it to your favourite bracelet or necklace. Each order will be shipped with an organza jewelry gift bag and a card that reads:

Tiny Footprints
Letter to a lost GrandBaby (Niece, Nephew, Baby)

what a song began in our hearts
when she first told us about you, a note
of excitement bubbling over
we could not help but fall in love
just waiting... 

we knitted blankets of hopes,
dreamed countless adventures, imagined
bright sunny days at the park,
your first ice cream cone
melting down pudgy fists. 

Our arms readied themselves,
we waited on edge, longing for the day
when your first cries would break
the air, and we would be there
to soothe, to rock, to lullabye to sleep... 

we could not be prepared for the next measure-
your mother's voice broken,
her heart, our hearts together, rubbed sore and
raw with the loss of you. Our arms helpless
to soothe, to rock away her pain.

 oh little one, what plans we had
what delicious dreams, what joy you brought
in your small space. Your tiny footprints
carried with us, a new rhythm in our hearts.

Jewelry design and text
copyright 2006 Kimberly de Montbrun, LaBelleDame.com

Tiny Footprints™ Pendant and one swarovski crystal Birthstone Charm
(does not include chain, please see our necklace below)
$21.00 US

now includes free personalisation of 5 numbers or letters
(we suggest initials, gestation (ie.6wks) )

(if you would like to purchase this pendant as a necklace, click here
if you would like to purchase it as a keychain, click here
if you would like to purchase this pendant on our stunning healing bracelet, click here)

These pieces are the same as our regular footprints line, but we have written a special poem that will be included, to honour the experience that is unique to Grandmothers and Aunts, and other family members. Not only do these pieces help to celebrate the memory of a dear and unique baby, they also validate the mother's grief to see that she is not alone in missing her baby - that her baby was also important to you. It eases the burden of carrying the memory of a baby's short life only on your own shoulders, to know that other's also celebrate that child as well, and keep a special place in their heart for the baby's memory to live on.

Each keychain can be customised with a charm in the colour of your choice. Some prefer the stone of the intended due date, while others prefer the colour of the month of the baby's loss. Neither choice is wrong. If you are unsure, or are purchasing this as a gift, you may also choose a rose quartz bead that is said to be the stone of love and healing of emotional pain.

The pendants are entirely crafted of sterling silver, and feature a charm of sterling silver and swarovski crystal or rose quartz (please see our birthstone colour chart). The keyring itself is made out of base metal. Each order will be shipped with an organza jewelry gift bag and a card that reads:

Tiny Footprints
Letter to a lost GrandBaby (Niece, Nephew, Baby)

what a song began in our hearts
when she first told us about you, a note
of excitement bubbling over
we could not help but fall in love
just waiting... 

we knitted blankets of hopes,
dreamed countless adventures, imagined
bright sunny days at the park,
your first ice cream cone
melting down pudgy fists. 

Our arms readied themselves,
we waited on edge, longing for the day
when your first cries would break
the air, and we would be there
to soothe, to rock, to lullabye to sleep... 

we could not be prepared for the next measure-
your mother's voice broken,
her heart, our hearts together, rubbed sore and
raw with the loss of you. Our arms helpless
to soothe, to rock away her pain.

 oh little one, what plans we had
what delicious dreams, what joy you brought
in your small space. Your tiny footprints
carried with us, a new rhythm in our hearts.

Jewelry design and text
copyright 2006 Kimberly de Montbrun, LaBelleDame.com

I have carefully selected each and every piece of this bracelet, for their healing properties and their inherent symbolism.

After countless requests from Grandmothers and Aunts I created this keychain to help family members grieve the loss of babies gone from their family too soon. Not only do family members grieve the loss of a much wanted baby, but also the sadness that surrounds their daughter or sister as we watch them grieve. We want to fix it all for the mother, but are lost without any actions that can take away her pain.

Rose Quartz is the stone of love and emotional healing. It's soothing energies gently help the wearer to heal from their loss, to ease their anger, hurt, pain and fears. It promotes forgiveness, and loving, bringing back an emotional balance. It is a kind and gentle stone, nurturing us through our times of need.

Blue lace agate is a protective stone, guarding us during our grief from negativity. It's gift is the endowment of a "bold heart". It helps us to develop and realise our inner peace. It is a stone of hope, cleansing, and harmony. Blue lace agate helps us to reach high spiritual places, connecting us to the more subtle energies found in the spiritual realm. It is also a kind and gentle stone, protecting us during our time of vulnerability and grief.

These stone were also chosen for their colours, baby blue and baby pink. Many of us do not know the sex of the babies we have lost, and I wanted something that would symbolise all of our losses. Baby pink and blue are also the colours of the pregnancy and Infant Loss awareness ribbon.

Each bracelet can be customised with a swarovski crystal charm in the colour of your choice. Some prefer the stone of the intended due date, while others prefer the colour of the month of the baby's loss. Neither choice is wrong. If you are unsure, or are purchasing this as a gift, you may also choose a rose quartz heart bead to symbolise your healing heart.

Each bracelet is made of sterling silver and genuine gem stones and features a charm crafted of sterling silver and swarovski crystal or rose quartz (please see our birthstone colour chart). Each order will be shipped with an organza jewelry gift bag and a card that reads: