Keepsake FAQ’s

Breastmilk jewelry is a beautiful way to bring together those special pieces you can honor and empower your motherhood journey. Breastfeeding is a precious time we must bond with our little ones. This is a way to cherish these moments and remind you how you nourished your little one.

Yes, it is REQUIRED for a note to be entered during the checkout process regarding the need to confirm your ring size. Please send the ring size within 3 days via email.

Yes! Keepsake Jewelry can capture many other inclusions for you to wear. Ashes are popular for this.

Between 5mls to 15mls (half an ounce) is required. he minimum is 5mls to be sent, if you are unable to send the minimum- please contact me. Once you place an order, the confirmation email will have instructions on how to package and ship your breastmilk. Shipping would be responsible by the payee and this can be sent in a bubble mailer (instructions will be on the confirmation email) the address is provided of where to ship. Please reach out to lizadela@empoweredmama.shop if you have additional questions.

Breastmilk

- 15mls (half an ounce) is required. But the minimum amount is 5mls. Prior to shipping, please put the breastmilk in a sterile storage bag and seal it tightly. Next, put that sterile storage bag in a GALLON size storage bag and securely seal it. After bagging your breastmilk, bag it one more time. If the breastmilk were to leak during transit, I will have the chance to save it all with it being double (or triple) bagged. LABEL the bag with your name and order number.

Formula

- Send a tablespoon in a tightly sealed bag. Label with your name and order number.

Dried Placenta Powder

- If it is encapsulated, send 1 pill.

-If it is in a bag, less than a tablespoon is needed. Label with your name and order number.

Dried Umbilical Stump

- Crushed or small pieces of the stump is REQUIRED. The entire umbilical stump doesn't need to be sent. If the entire stump is sent, it is sent back. Label with your name and order number.

Ashes/Sand/Formula/Soil:

- Send 1/2 a tablespoon in a tightly sealed bag labeled with your name and order number.

Dried Flowers (Funeral/Wedding):

- These MUST be dried prior to sending due to potential mold that can occur during transit. You can leave these outsides under the sun to dry completely. They will have a "crinkle" effect to them to be ready. Please send many petals for variations in color. Label with your name and order number.

Fabric (Piece of clothing, baby sock, baby blanket, etc):

- Cut a piece of the fabric and place it in a tightly sealed bag. Label with your name and order number.

Lock of Hair

- Cut about 1-2 inches of hair (needed). Place the lock of hair in a piece of paper and fold it in half, then place it in a tightly sealed bag. Take these steps when multiple hair is being sent. Label with your name and order number.

Yes, I can. I do custom solid gold metalsmith request. I ask that you email me directly at lizadela@empoweredmama.shop to brainstorm with me on the specific jewelry you are wanting!

This type of request does require a deposit that is nonrefundable. Deposit amount is discussed prior to moving onto the next steps!

I allow setting changes to a keepsake order within 7 days of the order being placed. If the change is regarding flakes, or an inclusion, please email me. A fee will be required for changes.

Yes, I ship to all regions! If you experience an issue during your check out process, please reach out to me and I will confirm on my end if your country is added.

For worldwide shipping, what do I put on my customs form?

You can simply put "jewelry materials" and it will go through easily. I have had packages labeled "breastmilk keepsake" and had no issues either.

I recommend up to three inclusions to be included. You do not want the keepsake to look overwhelmed or cluttered. Visually, you would like to go for a very minimalistic and clean look. **For every additional breastmilk bag or inclusion sent after three, will be an additional fee of $5 per item. The fee covers the use of the extra supplies being used.

Fresh/expired/frozen breastmilk is acceptable. Moldy milk cannot be accepted. If at some point, I receive milk that has molded, you will be notified via email IMMEDIATELY.

Yes, this is perfectly fine! You can combine different shades of milk and/or colostrum. The color will vary based on how the milks mix!

Yes, any milk that is left, will be filed, and stored for up to 5 years! This allows you to create a keepsake in the future.

Yes, you can purchase now and send your inclusion when you are ready. If it is past the 1 year mark since your order is placed, a small fee will be applied for materials.

When the package arrives, you can check the Order Status page to see your order number listed.

Current turnaround time is 4 months (max 6 months if custom metalsmith orders are within the same timeframe) due to the influx of orders I currently have. Order are worked as they arrive, not by sequence of order numbers. 

You will be prompted to check the order status page here for updates on your order.

This is an option that is available. I will only allow this if the jewelry is in the shop for your specific order. The fee will apply based on the jewelry.

Avoid direct contact and exposure of all harsh chemicals (perfumes, oils, chlorine, saltwater, hairspray, etc) to your stone. These toxins can alter your keepsake.

Use a polishing cloth to routinely shine your keepsake.

Gold filled jewelry can tarnish over time if not taken care of.

Wearing your keepsake daily is perfectly fine as long as these steps are followed.

Family Bundle discount on cremation ashes for memorial keepsakes - Email lizadela@empoweredmama.shop for this!