A couple turn breastmilk, placenta and ashes into jewellery as a keepsake for parents for £192. Anna Thachuk, 42, and her husband, Jeff, 54, say it takes two weeks turning each batch of breastmilk into powder.
It is then combined with clear resin to make rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets and beads. Mum-of-three Anna - who experienced five miscarriages - came up with the idea when her sister was looking for keepsakes to remind her of breastfeeding. Together with her husband Jeff, the pair spent six months perfecting their formula to ensure there was no bacteria left in the milk which could cause the resin to discolour.
The pair launched in September 2018, and now have an average of 35 orders a day - with prices varying from £73 to £192 - for their unique and bespoke made jewellery. Each item is custom made for their clients and can take four to eight weeks to finish.
