Meet the Founder: Smay

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About the maker: Smay

After having my first born, I felt such a huge shift within me. I was no longer a maiden, I had transitioned to mother.

And wow… that transition holds a kind of magic no one really prepares you for.

But if I’m honest, it also felt a little lonely.
People saw the diapers, the feedings, the sleepless nights… but it felt like they didn’t always see me.

I remember wishing I had something…anything…that honored that shift. Something that whispered, “Hey, what you just did? It mattered. The journey you’ve been on? It is worth celebrating.”

So one night, in the middle of that tender new-mom season, I made my very first breastmilk pendant. Not because I needed jewelry, but because I needed a reminder of the all that I had been through. A symbol of all the moments no one else saw.

It didn’t take long before I realized that other moms were craving that same feeling. That’s how Honoring Motherhood was born.

For the past 5 years, I’ve had the privilege of creating breastmilk jewelry and memorial keepsakes for more than 9,000 women.

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5+

years of experience creating one of a kind keepsakes

9000+

women have trusted us to honor their story

153,000+

Mothers part of our instagram community
What people are saying

“I Love My Necklace!"

"The finished product surpassedall of my expectations. None ofmy other jewelry means as muchas this necklace does, except maybe​my wedding ring."

– Mikiele

“I Love My Necklace!"

"I wish I could give a trillion-star review.She captured the memory of my dad,my angel baby, and my little one all inone special piece. I love her work andcan never thank her enough."

– Amanda

“I Love My Necklace!"

"I started crying,​I love it so so much!!!!"

– Christy

The Family

Adam, Smay’s husband is the reason this company exists… “Honoring Motherhood” started because of a father.

He saw the dedication and love Smay put into making it through the challenging hurdles of breastfeeding their first child, Oscar.

As a way to honor her efforts, he researched and gifted her everything needed to create her own breastmilk jewelry.

Smay created her first keepsake in early 2020, quickly falling in love with the sentimental aspect and the artistry required.

By August of that year she launched her shop to help other mother’s turn their most cherished memories into something physical they could hold onto for a lifetime.

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