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Animals hold a special place in our lives—as beloved friend, family member and, sometimes even, teacher. When a pet dies, a reliquary allows us to keep their memory alive and close. The permanently sealed reliquary lockets I create are designed to hold a small memento of your pet: ashes, hair, a feather, whisker, or photo, in honor of the important relationship you had. In this way, they are present even in their absence.
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In memory of Ms. Moppet
In 1991, my cat of 23 years, Ms. Moppet, passed away. Moppet and I had grown up together and it was a very difficult transition. I wanted something that would remind me of the valuable things she had taught me, and of what it felt like to be loved by her. When I received her ashes it was clear how utterly important they were to me as a way of preserving that vital connection.
Jewelry is an art form that has an ancient tradition of embodying and expressing love and intimacy between people. The reliquaries I design apply that principle to our love for our animals.
As a metalsmith, I became interested in the historical form of reliquaries as a way for me, through my art, to preserve Moppet’s memory, form, teachings, and ashes. My own reliquary in memory of Ms. Moppet was the beginning. Since them I have designed reliquaries for others who wish to honor similar relationships.
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