Thumbies jewelry?

[achiro]

Have any of you seen this stuff? What about the funeral homes that are selling it with thumbprints of your dead loved ones? Thoughts?

[sanantoniosooner]

never seen it, but it sounds creepy to me.

[walkoffsooner]

Funeral homes will do anything for cash.

[proud gonzo]

link?

[proud gonzo]

nevermind, i googled it. That's exactly what I need--somebody else carrying around a nice metal copy of my thumbprint. I think they should put the person's SSN on there too, just for extra sentimental value.

[Jimminy Crimson]

nevermind, i googled it. That's exactly what I need--somebody else carrying around a nice metal copy of my thumbprint. I think they should put the person's SSN on there too, just for extra sentimental value.

That's what the commemorative tattoos are for!

[Okla-homey]

Interesting variation on a very popular Victorian practice. During the mid to late 1800's hair jewelry was popular. Made from hair of the deceased.

http://aycu28.webshots.com/image/44707/2006309674911960273_rs.jpg (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2006309674911960273)
The stuff on the left are watch chains, earrings and bracelets. The stuff on the right are broaches and pendants.

http://aycu05.webshots.com/image/46004/2006390348139906106_rs.jpg (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2006390348139906106)
Close-up of a mother's broach with hair from her three deceased children. Even the border is made from human hair

[proud gonzo]

i always thought that was a little weird, too. Very artistic, but weird.

[12]

Interesting, though I'd rather have a lampshade made from human flesh.

[tbl]

It puts the lotion on its skin...

[OUDoc]

Interesting, though I'd rather have a lampshade made from human flesh.
To match to one you already have, right?