Pregnancy necklaces, made to order in France
A harmony ball is a small chiming pendant, worn on a long chain over the bump. Ours are made one at a time in Carcassonne, in 925 silver or gold-plated steel, with gemstones, engraving and charms you choose.
Tap the ball for a sample chime
Pick a style
Every necklace is made to order, so a listing is a starting point. Change the stones, add a name, choose the chain.
Silver ball necklace guide
What 925 means, shapes, and how to avoid tarnish.
Gold ball necklace guide
Plated, vermeil or solid gold, and how to make it last.
Personalised pregnancy necklace
Engraving, birthstones and charms, and how to order.
Gemstones and their meanings
Ten stones, what they traditionally stand for, and how to care for them.
What is a harmony ball?
It is a hollow pendant with a small bell inside. When you move, it makes a light chime. You wear it on a long chain, so it hangs over the bump, usually from around the fifth month.
It goes by other names: bola, angel caller, chime ball. Tradition says the sound calls protection for the baby. We think of it as a pretty sound and a keepsake, and we make no medical claims.
How ordering works
Choose a necklace
Browse silver, gold-plated and gemstone styles on our Etsy shop.
Make it yours
Pick stones, add a name or date to an engraved medal, choose a chain and charms.
We make it
Each necklace is made by hand to order, so allow time for making as well as delivery. Estimates are on the listing.
It arrives ready to give
In a cotton pouch with a card listing your stones.
Buying for someone else?
Gift guides for every budget, whether you are a partner, a friend or a guest at a baby shower.
Gifts for pregnant women
Ideas by budget, and what to avoid.
Baby shower gift ideas
For the baby and for mum, and what to skip.
Gifts for a pregnant wife
Ideas for a partner who wants to get it right.
Gifts for a pregnant friend
Thoughtful ideas and a few points of tact.
Pregnancy gift box guide
What to put in one, trimester by trimester.
From the journal
When to start wearing one
The traditional fifth month, and why you can ignore it.
Is a harmony ball safe?
What to check, and how to wear one around a baby.
After the birth
Keep it, reuse it or pass it on.
How to clean a harmony ball
Silver, plated steel and stones, and what to avoid.
Making jewellery in Carcassonne since 2010
Ma Peste Adorée is French for something like “my adored little rascal”. It is a small jewellery studio in the south of France. Every piece is made by hand, to order, in stainless steel (plain or 18k gold plated) and 925 silver, with natural stone beads.
What customers say on Google
J’ai commandé un bola, magnifique ! J’adore, il est personnalisé, fait main avec minutie !
In English: I ordered a bola, magnificent! I love it, it is personalised and handmade with great care!
laurene G. SAV irréprochable, une personne compréhensive et réactive vous répond en toute confiance.
In English: Impeccable after-sales service: an understanding, responsive person who answers with confidence.
Lucie Le P. Le bola est très raffiné, fidèle à la description et très joli.
In English: The bola is very refined, true to the description and very pretty.
Sana H. Les bijoux sont magnifiques, de très belle qualité et très esthétiques.
In English: The jewellery is beautiful, of very good quality and very attractive.
Carine E. Chaque détail témoigne du sérieux, de la passion et du talent de cette créatrice.
In English: Every detail shows the seriousness, passion and talent of this maker.
Mouniat H. EXCEPTIONNEL ! J’ai commandé un bola, c’est magnifique avec une petite attention, j’adore !
In English: EXCEPTIONAL! I ordered a bola, it is beautiful, with a little extra touch. I love it!
Karolyne C.
Reviews are shown as written, in French, with an English translation. Read all reviews on Google (opens in a new tab)
Questions people ask
What is a pregnancy necklace?
A pregnancy necklace, often called a harmony ball or bola, is a pendant with a small bell inside, worn on a long chain so it rests on the bump. It makes a soft chime and is a popular keepsake and gift. See what a harmony ball is.
When do you start wearing a harmony ball?
There is no rule. Many women start once the bump shows, around the fifth month (weeks 18 to 20), and some wear one earlier or only for special days. See when to start wearing one.
Can I personalise my necklace?
Yes. You can choose gemstone beads, an engraved medal in stainless steel or 925 silver, charms and the chain. See how to personalise a pregnancy necklace.
Where do I buy, and do you deliver to the UK?
Everything is sold through our Etsy shop, and we deliver to the UK. Because parcels come from France, UK VAT or import charges can apply, and Etsy shows what applies to your order before you pay. See shipping and delivery.
Is a harmony ball safe to wear in pregnancy?
It is a light pendant on a chain, like any necklace. Choose a comfortable length, and after the birth keep it away from babies and small children. See is a harmony ball safe?
Ready to choose yours?
Every necklace is made to order in France. Pick the metal, the stones and the words on our Etsy shop.
Our official shop
This site and our Etsy shop are run by the Ma Peste Adorée studio in Carcassonne. The full French shop, with every piece we make, is at mapesteadoree.fr/boutique.
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