Memorial, Cremation & Fingerprint Jewelry News & Blog

Have you ever wondered why some pieces of jewelry seem to tarnish more than others? Or what that “14K-gold plated” description means on the necklace you ordered?

These are common questions, and at Thumbies, our jewelry experts love sharing their knowledge with curious customers almost as much as...

Memorial jewelry manufacturer releasing two new knife options under $100

Woodstock, IL – May 24, 2021: Thumbies® Inc., creator of one-of-a-kind jewelry and keepsakes worn or carried in memory of a loved one, announces the launch of two new products, designed in the spirit of a life celebrated...

Partnership offers opportunity for pet lovers to capture a paw or nose print honoring their furry family members, with limited-time savings

Woodstock, IL – May 4, 2021: Thumbies® Inc., creator of one-of-a-kind jewelry and keepsakes worn or carried to honor a loved one, is pleased to announce a...

Susan Dice is used to being asked how she manages to go to work every day in a job that can bring her to tears.

“Once they realize what you do, people ask, ‘Doesn’t it get depressing day in and day out?’” Dice says.

It doesn’t, she tells them. There is a great deal of satisfaction that comes...

Tom Dougherty’s interests have covered a lot of ground over the years.

He was an athlete who loved science. He earned degrees in biology, chemistry and geology but was drawn to artistic challenges that went from drawing to leather work to metal casting. He worked as a welder, a middle school...

Beginning March 1^st, Thumbies is offering personalized dog tags for a distinctive touch to gift giving – or for yourself! Styled after a traditional dog tag, these bronze tags can be worn on a chain as a pendant or carried as a keychain. 

Capture a fingerprint, handprint, footprint, pawprint, or...

Matt Schmarje was a sophomore in high school when he discovered a knack for metal finishing.

Today, he supervises a team of metal finishers at Thumbies, where he has made his career since shortly after the day 19 years ago when he met the owner’s son over an afternoon playing video games with...

As we arrive at the end of what has been a very long year, both literally and figuratively, I find myself at a different point in my life and grateful for many things that might not have even occurred to me in what feels like “way back” in 2019.

Partnership offers opportunity for pet lovers to capture a paw or nose print honoring their furry family member, with limited-time savings

Thumbies would like to take a moment to remind our customers that we are continuing to operate at full capacity during the COVID-19 pandemic.