Catholic Engineers

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11/21/2025

Catholics are reacting with horror to new companies that incorporate IVF embryos in their jewelry. One such service, which allows you to design a wearable keepsake of your unused embryos—from rings to earrings to bracelets and more—claims to have a “deep respect for life” by “encapsulat[ing] the essence of life in stunning, handcrafted jewelry.” Ironic.

On the face of it, this may seem like a nice alternative to simply discarding unused embryos in the waste bin. In reality, this company is profiting off children and using embryos as if they were nothing more than designable commodities.

"But what’s the big deal with discarding embryos in the first place?" you might wonder.

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