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Pendants for Beloved Pets

Mickey Rourke Wears Custom-Made Loki Piece to Academy Awards

— February 27, 2009 — Lifestyle
Mickey Rourke walked the red carpet at these past Academy Awards wearing his heart on his sleeve--or rather, around his neck. Loki, Rourke’s beloved Chihuahua, passed away just a short time before the awards show. Upon hearing the sad news, New York-based designer Betina Wassermann (who recently lost a furry companion herself) created the piece and sent it to the grieving actor. 

To Wassermann’s surprise, she received a personal thank you from Rourke, who was evidently touched by the kind gesture. The pendant is made by soldering an image between two pieces of glass with a lead-free solder.

Wassermann makes pendants to order via her Etsy shop. They are double-sided, which allows the wearer to display two images. As of now, the jewelry designer makes all pieces herself by hand.
Trend Themes
1. Custom-made Jewelry - Opportunity for jewelry designers to offer personalized and unique pieces for customers mourning the loss of their pets.
2. Emotional Accessories - Growing demand for accessories that allow individuals to commemorate and display their emotional connections to loved ones, including pets.
3. Handcrafted Artisanal Jewelry - Emerging market for handcrafted and artisanal jewelry as consumers seek one-of-a-kind pieces with sentimental value.
Industry Implications
1. Jewelry Design - Jewelry designers can tap into the market of custom-made accessories for pet owners seeking sentimental pieces.
2. Memorial Products - Opportunity in the memorial product industry to create accessories that help individuals cope with the loss of loved ones, including pets.
3. Craft and Artisanal - Artisans and crafters can cater to the increasing demand for handcrafted jewelry that holds emotional significance for customers.
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