What Is Breastmilk Jewelry? A Meaningful Keepsake for Moms

Tiffany Villarreal
Jul 2
2 min read

By Tiffany, Maker at Milky Way Breastmilk Jewelry

Have You Heard of Breastmilk Jewelry?

If this is your first time coming across breastmilk jewelry, welcome! You're not alone in wondering what it's all about. It might sound unusual at first—but for many moms, it becomes one of the most cherished keepsakes they’ll ever own.

As a mother myself, I know what it’s like to want to freeze time. The snuggles. The feedings. The bond. The strength. Breastfeeding is a journey—beautiful, emotional, and deeply personal. And that’s exactly what breastmilk jewelry helps preserve.

So, What Is Breastmilk Jewelry?

Breastmilk jewelry is a handmade piece—like a necklace, ring, or bracelets —created using a small amount of your own breast milk. The milk is preserved, stabilized, and carefully set in a resin to create a beautiful, durable gem-like centerpiece.

Each piece is made uniquely yours. It's not just jewelry—it’s your love, your labor, your journey captured in something you can keep close to your heart.

Why Moms Choose Breastmilk Jewelry

Every mom has her own reason for wanting a keepsake like this, but here are a few that come up again and again:

To celebrate the end of a nursing journey
To honor the challenges and triumphs of breastfeeding
To carry a part of their baby’s early life with them
To remember a child who is no longer here
To treasure something fleeting and special

There’s no wrong reason. If it matters to you, it matters.

How Breastmilk Jewelry Is Made

In my studio, each piece is made by hand, with heart. The process starts when you send me a small amount of milk—just a teaspoon or two is enough.

I then use a special preservation formula I developed myself, designed to keep your milk from yellowing or breaking down over time. Once preserved, your milk is set in professional, UV-resistant resin and handcrafted into your chosen design.

The result? A timeless piece that stays just as beautiful as the memories it holds.

What Can Be Added to Breastmilk Jewelry?

Want to make your keepsake even more personal? Many moms choose to add special details like:

Baby’s hair
Umbilical cord flakes
Dried flowers from a birth bouquet
Birthstones
Gold or silver flakes
Custom colors or shimmer

These little touches make your piece even more meaningful—and totally one of a kind.

Is It Safe and Sanitary?

Absolutely. Your milk is handled with care and respect from start to finish. Everything is sanitized, labeled, and processed individually. Your keepsake is made with the same love and attention I gave to my own.

A Keepsake Made by a Mom, for Moms

Breastmilk jewelry is more than a trend—it’s a tribute to motherhood. Whether your journey was long or short, easy or incredibly hard, it deserves to be remembered.

And as a fellow mom, I know how much that matters. That’s why I pour my heart into every single piece—because I know it’s not just about the milk. It’s about everything it represents.