Tumblr user 'sends severed toe to make pendant'

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Necklace will get the personal touch

A Tumblr user sent one of her toes to another user to be made into a pendant. According to the recipient, the amputated digit will be placed in a "new pretty jar" after she replaces the preserving fluid and made into something to wear. A spokesperson for Tumblr said: "We're happy to see how these two have connected over their shared passion."

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