May 5, 2026
Choosing how to honor a pet after they pass is deeply personal. Some families gravitate toward a paw print, while
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Choosing how to honor a pet after they pass is deeply personal. Some families gravitate toward a paw print, while others are drawn to a specific symbol like the rainbow bridge. At Sands of Time, we offer a range of custom memorial pieces for pets, each crafted by skilled artists and designed to reflect what made your companion unique. Here are seven of our most meaningful options.
Many people associate the rainbow bridge with a beloved pet that has passed away. Because of how widely that symbol resonates, we built an entire rainbow bridge collection around it.
The collection includes glass paperweights featuring different rainbow designs. Each one is a lasting tribute that sits on a shelf or desk and keeps your pet’s memory present in your daily life.
Key Takeaway: The rainbow bridge collection offers multiple designs, so families can find a version that feels right for them and the pet they lost.
Many of our pendants feature paw prints, available in both cat and dog variations. These are wearable pieces that keep your pet close, whether you are at home or out in the world.
Paw print pendants are among our most requested designs because they are simple, recognizable, and tied directly to the physical memory of your animal.
Paw print pendants are available as a standard design, but we also work with an artist who can recreate your specific pet’s paw from a photo. You send in an image of your pet’s paw, and the artist designs a pendant in that exact shape.
The finished piece is unlike anything off the shelf. It is made from the real outline of your pet’s paw, which makes it a one-of-a-kind keepsake you can wear as a necklace or keep at home.
Pro Tip: A single clear photo of your pet’s paw is all the artist needs. If you have one saved, hold onto it before you reach out.
Comfort stones are holdable pieces designed to be carried in a pocket or kept nearby. Many of ours feature paw print designs and serve as a tangible reminder of your pet on the days you miss them most.
They are a practical choice for people who want something small and personal rather than a display piece.
Looking for the right custom memorial piece for your pet? Contact Sands of Time today for a free consultation. We will help you find the artist and design that fits what you have in mind.
Several of our paperweights can be personalized with a short inscription. Our artists use a titanium or diamond tip pen to write directly on the glass, giving the text a handcrafted quality that printed labels cannot replicate.
A name, a date, or a brief phrase works well for this. If there is a short inscription you want included, we can accommodate that on select pieces.
Some of our ring jewelers offer inscriptions on the inside of the band, depending on the artist. You can have a name and a date placed on the interior, so the tribute stays private and close without being visible to others.
This is a meaningful option for people who want to carry their pet’s memory with them every day in a subtle way.
Key Takeaway: Inscription options vary by artist and piece. Reaching out to our team is the best way to find out what is available for the specific item you have in mind.
The Oceanside Collection is a line of glass wall art pieces available in square and rectangular sizes. What makes this collection distinct is that it is built from materials you send in.
You can include a small amount of sand, a few seashells, or other trinkets from a place that was meaningful to your pet. If your pet loved being near the ocean, the sea, or a favorite fishing spot, our artists build those materials directly into the piece. We can also add a photograph of your pet to the final artwork.
Pro Tip: Small seashells and a tablespoon of sand are enough to work with. You do not need a large quantity of materials for the artist to create something meaningful.
Our most popular request is for memorials made in birthstone colors. Many families choose to honor a pet according to the birthstone tied to the month they were born, whether that is amethyst, peridot, or another shade. We work with several artists who offer both paperweights and teardrop pendants in those specific colors, so the piece can be tailored to the season of your pet’s life.
A birthstone color connects the memorial to a specific chapter of your pet’s life. It honors not just that they lived, but when they lived and what that time of year meant to you. Every person has a different idea of what they want their piece to be, which is why we keep our offerings as diverse as possible.
Key Takeaway: Birthstone memorials are our most requested category. If you know your pet’s birth month, our team can match it to the right color and artist.
Every family comes to this decision differently. Some know right away what they want. Others need a conversation to figure out which format, material, or design fits best.
Our team is here to help with both. We will listen to what your pet meant to you and connect you with the artist and piece that honors that bond the right way. Contact Sands of Time today to explore our full range of custom memorial pieces for pets and find the one that is right for you.
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