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Rachel Thomas creates keepsake jewelry to remember special moments and those who have passed | Community Voices

Rachel Thomas is a fourth-generation jeweler.
Photo courtesy of Rachel Thomas
Rachel Thomas is a fourth-generation jeweler.

Rachel Thomas is a fourth-generation jeweler and owner of Rachel Lauer Thomas Jewelry. She spoke to Community Voices about how she takes personal items like breastmilk, ashes, flowers and hair, and turns them into keepsake jewelry.

Beatrice is the Community Voices Editor for NPR Illinois. Reach Bea at communityvoices@nprillinois.org.