Can you make jewellery with fur from a living pet?
Yes. Pet fur jewellery can celebrate a living pet, and Fur & Forever welcomes these orders. You do not need a bereavement or a special occasion to choose a keepsake. It can simply mark the companionship you share now.
The hair and fur jewellery collection is the place to start. Although some pieces have “memorial” in their name, fur from a living pet can be used too. The practical questions are which design you would enjoy wearing and whether the fur you have suits that piece.
A keepsake for the life you share now
You might choose jewellery to mark an adoption anniversary, a birthday or a move to a new home together. You might also want it for no particular milestone: a piece connected with the dog beside your desk or the cat who greets you each morning.
Those are ideas, not occasions you need to wait for. Equally, there is no reason to turn the decision into a deadline. You can look at designs, keep a little fur and decide later whether jewellery feels right for you.
Start with fur from an ordinary grooming routine
Loose fur gathered during your pet’s usual gentle grooming can give you a sample to keep. There is no need to cut close to the skin or introduce an unfamiliar routine for the sake of jewellery. Ask your groomer or vet if you are unsure how to collect it safely.
Keep the fur dry, labelled with your pet’s name and separate from other pets’ fur. Our collecting and preserving fur guide explains how to keep it at home while you make your decision.
If you have only a few strands, very short fur or a sample you are unsure about, ask the studio before ordering. Do not assume that you need to collect more or that every design will suit the same material.
Choose for the person who will wear it
Think about the jewellery you already enjoy wearing. A ring may appeal if you like having something visible on your hand; another format may fit your preferences better. The current collection shows what is available, and our guide to jewellery types can help you compare formats.
The silver Pet Hair Ring is one option. If you are considering a ring, confirm the finger size and try a comparable band width before deciding. Our ring-choice guide covers those details without requiring you to choose everything at once.
Check the care instructions too. Whether your pet is living or being remembered, the jewellery needs the same thoughtful handling.
Questions to ask before placing an order
- Does the amount and type of fur I have suit the design I like?
- What should I expect from its appearance in that particular piece?
- Have I checked the size, dimensions, current price and care requirements?
- If I want to include fur from more than one pet, what is possible for this design?
Keep each pet’s fur separately labelled until you have discussed any combination. Asking first leaves the options open and avoids making assumptions about a custom request.
Take the next step when you are ready
Once you have chosen a piece, place the order before posting fur and follow the instructions supplied for that order. We always return any unused inclusions with your finished jewellery. The sending guide explains what happens next.
If you would rather discuss your sample first, contact the studio. Choosing a keepsake can be a positive, practical way to celebrate your pet, at a pace that suits you.
