What Is Breast Milk Jewelry?
Breast milk jewelry is more than just a ring or pendant — it can be a charm, bracelet, earrings, cufflinks, or even a keepsake frame filled with your own milk. For many moms, it’s an incredible way to capture the journey of breastfeeding. Some choose to use the milk from their very first pump(colostrum), others save milk from their last pump, and many simply send whatever they have available.
What makes breastmilk jewelry different from “regular jewelry” is that it’s essentially a wearable time capsule. The stone is carefully preserved from your breastmilk and blended into jewelry-grade resin. It’s something you can pass down to your child one day. It is a piece of YOUR story.
It can also carry layers of meaning. Some moms create memorial jewelry as a way to honor a baby or loved one they lost. We can incorporate ashes, florals, placenta, cord, pregnancy caps and more!
Moms search for breastmilk jewelry because breastfeeding isn’t a small feat. It’s one of the most beautiful and most challenging journeys we go through as mothers. A breastmilk ring or breastmilk necklace holds more than the memory of sleepless nights, mastitis, or pain. It’s also a reminder of the cuddles, nap traps, and the way your little one smiled up at you while nursing. It’s love, preserved.
For me, breast milk jewelry is a way to remember all the beautiful moments that made me a mother. It is a reminder that my sacrifices and love were the comfort and nourishment of my little one.
The Jewelry of Motherhood (Why It Matters)
Every mom has her own reason for choosing breast milk jewelry. Some journeys are joyful, others heartbreaking.
There are mothers who had to stop breastfeeding because of breast cancer and want a keepsake to remember what their bodies were able to accomplish.
Mothers that conceived through IVF want to treasure every moment of motherhood with a keepsake.
Some order jewelry as gifts for breastmilk donors who helped nourish their babies.
A breastmilk ring or pendant isn’t just for today. It’s something they can pass down to their children as heirloom jewelry.
Breast milk jewelry preserves a moment that would otherwise fade once we wean. It can also hold other inclusions: ashes to remember a loved one, cord or placenta to honor the physical connection with your child, birth flowers to celebrate the month your child was born, or even dried florals from your wedding bouquet. Each inclusion tells a story you can carry forever.
We’ve also made hundreds of pieces of memorial jewelry and ash jewelry. Many were created for moms or families grieving a deep loss. Having a keepsake filled with cremated remains — human or pet — can be a source of comfort and healing.
💡 Many of our moms even choose their breastmilk rings to serve as wedding bands or anniversary rings — a twist on the traditional push present or gift of jewelry.
How It’s Made
Behind every piece is a careful preservation process. Ann, our founder, is a Doctor of Pharmacy and mom of three. Ten years ago, she created her first breastmilk pendant for her own donor mom. Since then, she’s developed her own preservation process — one that’s safer and more durable than mainstream DIY kits.
Your inclusions are treated with care from the moment they arrive. Everything is labeled and organized so nothing is ever mixed up.
We’ve worked with just about everything: hair, umbilical cord, ashes, placenta, florals, birthstones, birth flowers, whiskers, fur, fabric, pregnancy caps, and even sand. Each one adds a layer of meaning.
Unlike UV-resin (often used in DIY kits and other breastmilk jewelry companies) that can harden in 2 minutes or less, we use jewelry-grade resin and a multi-day process to ensure strength, beauty, and longevity. The result is a keepsake stone that, with care, can last a lifetime.
And because it’s customizable breastmilk jewelry, you get to design something that truly reflects your story. Choose your metal, stone type (including birthstones, diamonds, or cubic zirconia), inclusions, and engraving. Some moms add birth month colors or birth flowers for their children, or even petals from their wedding bouquet.
✨ Is it safe to ship breastmilk? Absolutely. We walk you through the process in our Inclusion Guide and offer an Inclusion Collection Kit add-on for U.S. moms to make shipping simpler and hassle-free.
Types of Breastmilk Jewelry
There’s no one way to wear your story. Some moms prefer dainty everyday pieces, while others choose seasonal keepsakes.
In photo: Top- Queen Stacker; Middle- Princess Stacker; Bottom- Queen Stacker
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Rings: Our best-selling breastmilk rings include the Princess Stacker and Queen Stacker. They’re dainty, meaningful, and perfect for daily wear.
- Necklaces & Pendants: A breastmilk necklace or pendant keep your journey close to your heart.
In photo: Left- Love Drop Locket; Right- Love Drop Pendant
Bracelets & Lockets: A breastmilk bracelet or breastmilk locket adds sentimental value to classic designs.
- Ornaments & Frames: For moms that aren’t jewelry people, frames and ornaments are perfect keepsakes.
- Cufflinks & Dog Tags for Dads: Yes — even dads can carry this story. Our breastmilk cufflinks and Tagged Memories pendant make meaningful keepsakes for fathers and partners.
Everyday favorites include the Mermaid Stacker, Full Moon designs, and of course, the Princess and Queen Stackers. Seasonal keepsakes, like ornaments, add a celebratory element you can bring out year after year or keep displayed in your home year-round.
How to Order Yours
Ordering your own piece of customizable breastmilk jewelry is simple:
- Choose your design — ring, necklace, pendant, bracelet, locket, earrings, frame, or ornament.
- Customize your piece — select metal, inclusions, stones (like birthstones or diamonds), engraving, and any special details.
- Check out and follow the steps sent via email to send us your inclusions.
- Receive your handcrafted keepsake — made with love and built to last.
For a step-by-step guide, visit our Inclusion Guide (insert link). U.S. moms can also add on our Inclusion Collection Kit (insert link) to make shipping breastmilk and other inclusions easy and hassle-free.
FAQ: Breast Milk Jewelry
⏳ How long does it take to make breast milk jewelry?
Most keepsakes are completed within 2–12 weeks from the date we receive your inclusions, depending on the complexity of the design and our current production queue.
Is breast milk jewelry safe to wear every day?
Yes, it’s safe to wear daily. Just follow our care instructions to keep your stone looking its best.
Will breastmilk jewelry change color over time?
Like pearls or other natural materials, your stone may shift slightly in color over the years. Proper care can help minimize this. We also offer reglazing services to refresh your stone if needed.
How long does breast milk jewelry last compared to other heirloom jewelry?
With the right care, your keepsake is designed to last a lifetime. Many of our customers plan to pass their pieces down as family heirlooms.
Can you make jewelry from frozen or old breastmilk?
Yes. We’ve worked with milk over 30 years old. We recommend thawing frozen milk before sending.
Can I include birthstones or birth flowers in my design?
Absolutely. Many moms use birthstones and birth flowers to represent their children or significant dates.
How does customizable breastmilk jewelry differ from Etsy or DIY kits?
DIY kits and Etsy sellers often use UV-resin, which hardens quickly but is prone to yellowing and cracking. Our process uses jewelry-grade resin and a multi-day curing method, ensuring durability and a professional finish. Plus, you don’t have to worry about handling toxic resin at home.
What inclusions can be used in breast milk jewelry?
Besides breastmilk, we can preserve:
- Hair (locks of baby or loved ones)
- Umbilical cord
- Placenta
- Ashes (human or pet)
- Florals (wedding bouquets, memorial flowers, or birth flowers)
- Fur or whiskers
- Fabric or sand from meaningful places
- Pregnancy caps
Each inclusion tells its own story — and many moms choose to combine two or more for a design that feels deeply personal.
