One of a kind gilded hagstone necklaces 🤍 Made by the sea, and me. Please check my other listings for more Hagstone necklaces, as each is unique. Each stone was found by me on Brighton Beach. Read more about the folklore of hagstones or Holey stones below. The folklore of Hagstones, as told by The Simple Things blog (link below). "There's a particular joy in finding a stone with a hole in and holding it up to spy the sea through. Hag stones, as they are properly called, have been enchanting the folk of Britain for centuries, often literally. They've often been believed to have magical properties and to be able to mysteriously ward off witches and other ne'er-do-wells. It's all in the hole, you see. The theory goes that only good things can pass through a hole, so while good fortune and good wishes will find you through a hag stone, bad luck and evil thoughts are too big to be able to pass through the hole and become stuck in the middle. This belief may be bolstered by the centuries old belief that magic cannot work on moving water. So, since the hole in a hag stone was created by moving water, it works as a sort of 'shield' against spells and the like. If you visit the coast soon, keep your eye out for a hag stone of your own.* And when you've found one, take it home as protection. Here are a few uses for the hag stone in your life. Hang it above your front door or over a window to keep evil spirits out. If you're a sailor, tie one with rope to your ship to prevent witches clinging to your vessel, and to swing in the wind to help break up storm clouds. Wear it around your neck on a string to ensure good health and to heal any minor ills. Nail one above the door of your barn to stop witches souring your herd's milk or taking your horses for a gallop in the night. Attach a hag stone to your bedpost to keep bad dreams away. Tie one to your keys so they will never be lost again. " https://www.thesimplethings.com/blog/hag-stones
