PAWPRINT JEWELLERY - A LASTING TRIBUTE TO YOUR PET

Losing a pet is one of the hardest goodbyes we face. Part of the family, our companions, and a daily source of unconditional love. Their routines become part of our lives - the patter of their paws on the floor, the comfort of their presence beside us. When they’re gone, their absence can feel overwhelming. We lost our kitten, Vince, last year, and his unexpected loss really floored us all. He really was such a beautiful boy and very much part of our family, even though he'd only been with us a short time. My previous cat, Maud, had lived with me for 18 years, and her loss grieved me deeply too. I know first-hand that Pawprint jewellery and Pet Memorial Jewellery can be a comforting and meaningful way to keep a small piece of a beloved pet close. At Hold Upon Heart, we can help turn your pet's pawprints, cremation ashes and fur into pet memorial jewellery, transforming love and memories into something tangible and lasting.

Why Pawprint Jewellery is so meaningful

Every pawprint is subtly unique, just like your pet. While photos and collars can also be special keepsakes, pawprint memorial jewellery is something you can wear close to your heart. Personally I felt my own pet memorial jewellery brought me comfort. It felt like my cat, Maud, was still with me in a small way. It’s not about holding onto sadness — it’s about honouring love. It becomes a quiet symbol of remembrance — something deeply personal that doesn’t need words. Here's one of the pieces I made for myself when Maud passed, it contains a small amount of her ashes in the clasp. This piece is similar to what I have in mind for my new "Under the Stone" collection which I'm in the process of developing.

Including Ashes or Fur in Memorial Jewellery

Some people choose to create a piece using their pet's own pawprint, whilst other families choose to include a small amount of pet ashes or fur within a piece of jewellery. Only a tiny amount of ashes or fur is needed to create this very special keepsake jewellery, and each piece is handled with the utmost care and respect, as we understand just how precious your pets ashes or fur are.

A tribute as unique as your pet

No two pets are the same, and no two pieces of jewellery are either. Each pawprint or memorial piece is made by myself, with the hope it will become a much loved keepsake that carries their memory forward. The love we share with our pets leaves a lasting imprint on our lives, and Pet Memorial Jewellery, whether made with a pawprint or your pet's ashes, is a way to carry that love forward. A reminder of wagging tails, gentle purrs, and the joy they brought into everyday moments. Because they may leave our side, but they never leave our hearts.