Congrats to wickedworld whose pendant was worn (ahem, flaunted) at the Oscars by pet-lover Mickey Rourke. The cute face of Loki, Mickey’s beloved Chihuahua, stood out from Mickey’s flashy white suit and be-sunglassed look. The actor was nominated for this year’s Best Actor for his role in The Wrestler. Sadly, Loki passed away only days prior, and Mickey tearfully dedicated the Independent Spirit award to the pooch at a separate ceremony.
I think most pet-lovers would agree that the necklace is an endearing tribute. It’s so touching coming from someone who seems like such a tough guy. Guess he’s a softy after all!
Thanks to crochetbouquet who pointed this out in the forums. She heard about it from Anderson Cooper who mentioned it on the Regis and Kelly TV show today.
I’m so proud of wickedworld and all of Etsy sellers who work with their clients to create such meaningful pieces. If you’re interested in custom pet portraits or jewelry, check out the links below!
Pets Category on Etsy | Etsy Pets series | Pet Portraits | Custom Pet Jewelry on Etsy
190 comments
Sign in to add your owndogties says:
Wonderful pet stuff! Congrats Etsy!
3 years ago
georgiedesigns says:
Wow, wickedworld! How impressive!!
3 years ago
GoldtoneDesigns says:
Congrats Wicked! I am a HUGE fan of your shop! I love this doggie article! 4 paws up! ♥
3 years ago
zombuki says:
Wow amazing! How awesome!
3 years ago
momentintime says:
Nice!
3 years ago
4TheSparrowsNest says:
This nearly brought tears to my eyes. What an honor, Etsy artists, to have anyone commemorate the memory of their beloved pet with something we made--celebrity or no!
3 years ago
emmaray says:
So funny, when I read about his pendant I thought, pshhhhhh, he could have gotten a good one on etsy! Congrats, Wicked!
3 years ago
calebwalt says:
pretty great!
3 years ago
redyellowandblueink says:
Pets are just wonderful and so are all these shops, thanks for doin' what you do!
3 years ago
shavingkitsuppplies says:
Wow. You can't buy that kind of publicity. So happy for her! I love MR...
3 years ago
Isette says:
I was the picture earlier and immediately thought "Etsy!" Congrats Wicked!
3 years ago
Isette says:
er, was = saw :)
3 years ago
sixsisters says:
I am a big fan of Mickey and the fact that this was made for him just made me feel good all over. Especially by an etsy artist !
3 years ago
busterandboo says:
How totally cool is that!!! congrats Wicked!
3 years ago
PoleStar says:
Very cute!
3 years ago
TheBrassHussy says:
sweet! I saw on another blog about the necklace, but the blog writer didn't know that is was from an etsy seller. That is wonderful that he was able to get such a great pendant!
3 years ago
smashgirl says:
So cool, congrats to wicked!
3 years ago
crochetbouquet says:
Go Wickedworld and etsy !!
3 years ago
TheSilverHand says:
Awesome! Congratulations wicked!
3 years ago
Creativewithclay says:
WOW! That is awesome. Congratulations!
3 years ago
thepairabirds says:
Congrats Wicked! And, the related items are adorable (as well as the models wearing the items)
3 years ago
PixieSoap says:
Very cool! You must have been excited!
3 years ago
michelemaule says:
Wow!! A huge congrats to you Wicked! What a great story! :D
3 years ago
waysideviolet says:
aww, this is soooo neat!!
3 years ago
TrendyCards says:
I watched this morning that Regis & Kelly mentioned it too! And Anderson Cooper was there instead of Regis and he was kind enough to even give out her website... How cool is that? I hope Etsy gets tons of attention from this... and congrats to Wickedworld... way to go!
3 years ago
MGMart says:
That's must be a very nice feeling for Wicked! Lovely pendant! Congrats :)
3 years ago
EviesToolEmporium says:
What an honor! Congratulations and enjoy the moment!
3 years ago
ASTORY says:
Congratulations to Wicked! What a lovely commemorative necklace for a well-loved pet, as all pets should be! Nice work, wicked!
3 years ago
worksofwhimsy says:
Congrats, what great press! Now if there was only a Pets gift guide ....
3 years ago
elmenns says:
Awesome acknowledgment for Wicked and Etsy!! Go Handmade!!!
3 years ago
allthosethrees says:
Oh my god, that's amazing! Just saw this pic of Mickey in Grazia Magazine (here in the UK) - little did I know an etsy seller made the pendant! HUGE congrats to wickedworld. ;)
3 years ago
BlackStar says:
Congrats wickedworld!
3 years ago
mokopo says:
OOOOOOO! How exciting!! Congratulations!
3 years ago
Sinta says:
Congrats! That's so awesome :)
3 years ago
seababejewelry says:
Awesome! Thanks for supporting handmade Mickey!
3 years ago
slinkymalinkicat says:
How amazing! Congratulations to wickedworld!
3 years ago
HelloVictory says:
That is so sweet! I noticed that necklace on him right away. Way to go wickedoworld!
3 years ago
PeteCorrie says:
SO COOL.
3 years ago
popsiclestick says:
What a great way to spend a dreary, rainy morning - thanks so very much! Way to jump on that one!
3 years ago
AnniesWearableArt says:
i learned about it from heatherknitz and her forum thread posted at about 9 am... http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6058644 great! congrats to all
3 years ago
Shauneil says:
Pretty freakin' cool!
3 years ago
kraplap says:
pretty cool !
3 years ago
petalandpink says:
That's so great! I saw him point it out on the Carpet and wondered if it was by one of the amazing people here.
3 years ago
lynnypenny says:
That's amazing! Kudos
3 years ago
esdesigns says:
what a great way to remember a pet.
3 years ago
JeweledAmbrosia says:
Awe, that is so amazing and sweet!!
3 years ago
implexus says:
that awesome!
3 years ago
TheBearAffair says:
Just plain awesome. Congrats.
3 years ago
parallelbotany says:
I heard about this in the NewNew team forum. How cool! I had also recently read about Rourke's devotion to his dogs (even thanking them in his Golden Globes acceptance speech!), it's very sweet.
3 years ago
PamperingBeki says:
How cool is that?! Congrats to wicketworld!
3 years ago
hooliganruth says:
congratulations! that's a big deal... red carpet status. great job wickedworld! p.s. mickey rourke kicks ass.
3 years ago
isewcute says:
I think that's why people make the things they do... because the creations mean so much because they're made from the heart...not mass produced. We put a lot of love into what we do. :o)
3 years ago
atouchofvintage says:
congratulations! that's fantastic!
3 years ago
OnTheRound says:
thats so cool! congratulations wickedworld!
3 years ago
SeventhCloudStudio says:
Mickey Rourke, Anderson Cooper, and Regis and Kelly all talking about you? And such a special peice too...wickedworld, you're my hero! Congrats!
3 years ago
wireddesign says:
SHUT UP! Oh my - that is SO cool! :) Congrats!
3 years ago
IcingOnTheCupcake says:
That is so exciting! Congrats on your celebrity endorsement!!!
3 years ago
jcjewelrydesign says:
Wow, congratulations!!! This is really cool~
3 years ago
LaPetiteFleur says:
I SAW that and thought to myself that looks like an Etsy item! Great job, Wicked!
3 years ago
24Paws says:
:) Yay! Two things I love - a person showing his/her adoration for their beloved furry and a handmade item making that love shine. Congrats, Wicked!
3 years ago
SoVeryCharming says:
An Etsy item worn at the Oscars - SWEET!!! This one makes my heart melt: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15991456&ref=em
3 years ago
lisa143 says:
YOU ROCK !!!! FANTASTIC !!!!
3 years ago
novadesigns says:
I am green with envy :o) That's freakin' awesome!
3 years ago
TheMysticCircleArt says:
Congrats wicked :) You should be so proud!
3 years ago
worksandfinds says:
Congratulation, that is awesome.
3 years ago
moonofglass says:
Congrats!
3 years ago
MagicalPonyFarm says:
YAY!!!!!!!! Congrats!
3 years ago
brutusboutique says:
Congrats to you!!!!
3 years ago
DeborahVoizin says:
Wow! How cool is that!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We just never know who all is shopping on Etsy!!!
3 years ago
ThePeachTree says:
NO way!! This totally made my day :)
3 years ago
peaseblossomstudio says:
Woohoo! Good for her!
3 years ago
247MOM says:
Pretty cool. I bet Rachael Ray would like one of thoses.
3 years ago
BululuStudio says:
wow...Congrats wickedworld...that's very exciting :D
3 years ago
passitonplates says:
I just saw this! Yay! I'll be blogging about this as inspiration for how to get publicity for your handmade products...
3 years ago
baconsquarefarm says:
Great way to remember a pet, congrats to wickedworld, and yea for Etsy and handmades~!
3 years ago
lacravatteduchien says:
Yeah! I'm impressed! Well done!
3 years ago
niTeBecOmEsdAy says:
i love the dog sweater by beantownhandmade. so cute! and congrats, wickedworld, for the excellent publicity!
3 years ago
trunkofprettys says:
dogs make me happy! AWESOME story... :-)
3 years ago
thedryingrack says:
Congrats Wicked! That is awesome! ;)
3 years ago
pinkshowercurtain says:
That's so cool! I saw him talk about Loki passing at the Oscars and got all choked up. Great necklace and a great way to remember those we love. :)
3 years ago
lalala08 says:
Congrats to you wicked, and much props for the obvious enjoyment and meaning you have created for this pet's family and all the others you have created for (celebrity or not!)
3 years ago
wristcandycreations says:
Congratulations wickedworld! What a creative and beautiful way to commemorate a loved one!!
3 years ago
Midnightcreations says:
Too awesome for words, congrats to you!!! Enjoy the ride.
3 years ago
dragonhouseofyuen says:
congratulations! as soon as I saw Mickey Rourke with that pendant on - I thought to myself - I bet it came from etsy!! and I was right! Wonderful! only on etsy!
3 years ago
thepreppyprincess says:
Congrats! I was researching the same sort of jewelry for my wedding bouquet about a month ago!
3 years ago
JesseMosher says:
nice. Congratulations !
3 years ago
andreadesigns says:
awesome!
3 years ago
danbar says:
wonderful,congrats!
3 years ago
theresaschauer says:
Wicked! You Rock!
3 years ago
BreadandBadger says:
This is so awesome! My friend, Lea, does great pet portrait paintings too: http://leakarts.etsy.com
3 years ago
budpnq says:
That is just awesome! How cool that he called to personally thank you! I'd be so floored! Congratulations, wickedworld! :D
3 years ago
girlscantell says:
you know, when i was watching oscar-preshow, i just *knew* his memorial pendant was from etsy. well done! congrats, wickedworld!
3 years ago
StudioCherie says:
Way to go!
3 years ago
helgesok says:
yay, so exciting! congrats to wickedworld, and GO ETSY!
3 years ago
heidiburton says:
I saw Mickey on Jonathan Ross show, funny guy, and talking about his doggies. Really sweet that he's wearing a doggie pendant! :D Well done!
3 years ago
cheriebeadle says:
That is so awesome! I think I would faint if a famous person was spotted wearing something of mine! Fiest lives in my neighbourhood and there has been several sightings at places on my block!
3 years ago
annamatrona says:
hehehe!
3 years ago
Vanessa says:
Wow! This story is blowin up! New York Post and Gothamist... ..."I'm just some girl from Queens who crafts on the weekends. When I saw it at the Oscars and Ryan Seacrest commented on it, I thought I was going to have a heart attack," said Wassermann. "That necklace got more press than frickin' Fred Leighton million-dollar diamonds!" The Flushing gal had sent the double-sided photo charm, made out of glass and silver, to the actor's New York publicist on a whim. She was inspired to create the necklace by the loss of her own pooch - and wears a similar one every day. ... http://www.nypost.com/seven/02262009/news/regionalnews/rourkes_dog_tag_damsel_156983.htm
3 years ago
weirdwolf says:
Wow that's fantastic!
3 years ago
unemployeddesigner says:
That is so stinking Awsome - and such a thoughtful thing to have done! I'm glad to see the blessing being returned to you in such a way. It's not often that things work out in that manner! Congrats and enjoy!
3 years ago
AutumnLeavesJewelry says:
Wonderful news!!! Awesome story! Lookie at all those animals! Yay Etsy artists!!!
3 years ago
voleurdebijoux says:
Such a lovely article....big congrats to wickedworld!! :D
3 years ago
stiksel says:
How cool is that! great news. Congrats.
3 years ago
JAdamsDesigns says:
Thats so awesome! I think that I might have to get one of those with MY Chihuahua Moby!! <-------- He's right there.. LOL
3 years ago
GraphicDivine says:
Congratulations!!!!! That is so fantasticly awesome:)
3 years ago
larkspurfunnyfarm says:
I cried when I so that wonderful necklace - I have provided for years a service (spinning pet hair) for those who love their four legged family members. The first time I spun the fiber of a deceased pet I cried the whole time but now I realize I am giving their loved one's a gift that will last forever. We have created everything from jewelry, mittens, hats, pictures and once I even spun the fur from a sweet little girl's gerbil that passed. Thanks for sharing this wonderful story.
3 years ago
Leafpeople says:
Such a touching story. Congratulations wickedworld!
3 years ago
barbaralucore says:
Congratulations! I saw the Regis and Kelly show where Anderson Cooper talked about Mickey Rourke, the pendant and Wickedworld. Fantastic!
3 years ago
Squier says:
That is so cool! Congrats!
3 years ago
LycheeKiss says:
congrats, wickedworld. Mickey's pendant of Loki is so awesome!
3 years ago
thepuddingstorevint says:
I LOVE BeanTownHandmade....they create some amazing dog goodies!
3 years ago
Thepuddingstore says:
Congratulation wickedworld....!
3 years ago
mpaperarts says:
Great story...so glad to see Etsy made it to the Oscars!
3 years ago
OverTheTop says:
Wonderful story - who knew that such a generous gesture would reap so much! I read about it in The Post today. :)
3 years ago
BabyBeesBoutique says:
Congrats! You have the cutest things!!
3 years ago
odiliafu says:
Very cool!!! Congrats wickedworld!!
3 years ago
katiearms says:
So wonderful!!!
3 years ago
AWEshop says:
Oh, should we all be noticed by celebrities!! lol. Congrats wickedworld, pretty awesome.
3 years ago
BeanTownHandmade says:
Congrats Wicked! I enjoyed Mickey Rourke's interview with Barbara Walters where he talked about Loki and they did talk about his pendant on the red carpet! Amazing! Thanks for including Bean among all these fabulous artists!
3 years ago
scrapbookcompleted says:
Congrats! I never thought I would see an Etsy products get so much national attention! I'm a believer! You have a great store!
3 years ago
GemmaBeads says:
That is so AWESOME! I want to high five you and hug Mickey Rourke!
3 years ago
PuppyKissPortraits says:
Wonderful to have a focus on pet products! I love my dogs and buying things for them, and I'm always touched to represent others' beloved pets through my clay portraits. Congrats, wickedworld!
3 years ago
Thinkoutsidethebox says:
Unbelievably cool! Congrats!! I'd be so over the moon just knowing a celebrity had one of my pieces..forget about showcasing it..having it pointed out in pictures and talked about on national television...Holy sh*t...Very impressive and it sounds from all of the above comments that this is very well deserved by the shop owner!
3 years ago
PaperRoseDesigns says:
The Oscars. It doesn't get any more luxe than that. :)
3 years ago
JanPan says:
WickedWorld is a personal friend of mine and I'm so thrilled at all the publicity she's getting!! She's been marketing herself on the crafts circuit for years and it's great to see her get some recognition for her awesome designs. Check out her original gemstone necklaces!! We were both talking this morning about how etsy is not well known and we hope that all the publicity brings awareness to the site and the awesome artisans & craftspeople here. It's so cool that celebrities were dressed in all these designers and jewels and Mickey Rourke walked the red carpet with a handmade item that meant more to him than the diamonds!
3 years ago
abbydennis says:
wow! who knew?!!
3 years ago
wickedworld says:
i am blown away by all the love on this blog!!!!! i'm sitting here tearing up from all of it. thank you all so much for your kind words. you have no idea how much they mean to me. you are all incredible artists....most far better than myself. keep kicking ass everyone!!! love you all! -betina
3 years ago
Waterrose says:
Wicked that is awesome that you made that necklace for him. I saw the interview that Barbara Walters did with him just before the oscars and that dog meant a lot to him. So much that it was because of that dog that he didn't end his life. If you get a chance to see the interview, if you haven't already, you should watch it. Very interesting.
3 years ago
KellesKitchen says:
Wow, I can't imagine having to attend an event like that so close to such a loss. How wonderful that he will always have that necklace to remember Loki by, though.
3 years ago
Schmutzerland says:
This is so wonderful!!!
3 years ago
rikkicondon says:
the best.
3 years ago
andrewsreclaimed says:
Congrats, wickedworld!
3 years ago
truLuxe says:
So great! I told my mother the whole story... What a great day for you! We're all so proud!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 xxx
3 years ago
botanicalbird says:
Yay Wickedworld!! this is rockin! you go girl and I wish you all of this and more!! xoxo
3 years ago
stoopidgerl says:
That is so cool! CONGRATS!!! He was really awesome in the movie Spun. What a cool dude!
3 years ago
Stargazer02 says:
SO cool!
3 years ago
OakenstoneHandmade says:
Amazing!!!!!!!!!
3 years ago
millalove says:
I knew this was from an Etsy seller the moment I saw it on him. I just had that feeling.
3 years ago
BabbidgePatch says:
oh congrats to wickedworld on the exposed pendent! Love the pet items in the pics ~ so cute!
3 years ago
bamboobaby says:
I loved Mickey in The Wrestler. Such a wonderful and tragically funny performance. So sweet to see him wear the pendant. Cool cool cool. That's all I can say.
3 years ago
theduskyjewel says:
Congrats to wickedworld! Great job and how exciting to have Mickey Rourke wear your pendant!!
3 years ago
katrinakaye says:
Oh wow!! He must be the hottest show biz commodity in Hollywood and around the world at the moment. It doesn't get much better than that! Never mind what Brangelina's twins wear! :D Congratulations and well done for putting yourself in this positon!
3 years ago
birdhaven says:
YAY!! Congrats!!
3 years ago
t17b17 says:
How cool is that?! I have often imagined seeing my pieces on the television, Congratulations wickedworld!
3 years ago
EpicBones says:
ummm...adorable
3 years ago
SANDYSAYLE says:
So cool that Mickey wore your pendant, it obviously meant so much to him, what goes around comes around!! Good Karma!! Great recognition for Etsy artisans.
3 years ago
bamboobaby says:
Wickedworld. Hope this makes you our own little slumdog millionaire right here in etsywood.
3 years ago
LaireMarie says:
That is AWESOME! Congrats on the best form of word-of-mouth marketing!!! :D
3 years ago
ToujoursTu says:
WOW!!I noticed that while watching the Oscars-not realizing it was one of my fellow Etsians work...way to go!!!
3 years ago
OpulentOddities says:
So awesome!
3 years ago
JoyandWhimsy says:
Cool!
3 years ago
jodieflowers says:
Awesome!Congratulations!
3 years ago
urbanfusions says:
That's such a rad story!
3 years ago
fringe says:
the best story ever! congrats wicked! what a lovely thought to send him the necklace. so kind and thoughtful and he obviously cherishes it. kindness really does win out in the end. xo
3 years ago
CutieDynamite says:
Aww! I want a pendant of my pooch too!
3 years ago
CenterOfTheCircle says:
Congrats! Great job! :)
3 years ago
Nikifashion says:
COOL!
3 years ago
sweetirie says:
This is so awesome! Congrats!!
3 years ago
Bijunea says:
There is so nice to see that Etsy is everywhere. Congratulations wickedworld. =P ***
3 years ago
Lunatiger says:
That's sooooo damn cool! ^_^ Congratz!
3 years ago
FashionTouch says:
WAY TO GO!!! I am so happy and so proud for you!!!
3 years ago
colorsofserendipity says:
Oh My Gosh!!! That is so awesome :)
3 years ago
shefeltpink says:
That's amazing
3 years ago
EternalLegacy says:
That is really cool, congratulations!
3 years ago
dawnebryantdesigns says:
That is SO COOL Wickedworld. Congrats!
3 years ago
Iammie says:
lovely stuffs
3 years ago
BeautyWithin says:
That was so thoughtful and compassionate! You have a wonderful shop and I have added you to my favorites. I am an animal lover too. 7 dogs, 4 cats, and a beta. Congratulations on a job well done!
3 years ago
laurebelle says:
OK - I'm impressed! I'm off to visit wicketworld - love all the puppy stuff!!!!
3 years ago
daniellexo says:
How exciting!
3 years ago
WorksInProgress says:
so awesome!!!! :)
3 years ago
mleesanders says:
It's a wonderful, kind and loving thing you did. Therefore, it's only natural that blessing are raining upon you Betina. Keep on!
3 years ago
ManifestMagic says:
That's wonderful! Congratulations to wickedworld!
3 years ago
fraeuleinherz says:
what an amazing story!!!
3 years ago
jansonpottery says:
Good for you wicked! Congratulations!
3 years ago
atticusfinchnz says:
well done wickedworld!
3 years ago
TreeHuggerStudio says:
Bravo that is super cool.
3 years ago
leslielatto says:
wow, wow, wow! So freaking cool -- awesome! Congrats! Cheers!
3 years ago
KellysGifts says:
Way to go!
3 years ago
SayItAintSo says:
Awesome! Congradulations Wickedworld!
3 years ago
nanouke says:
Oh wow!!!! That's so cool!
3 years ago
jessgrahamstudio says:
Sweetest red carpet jewlery I've ever seen. Beats the heartless bling, eh?
3 years ago
Mattamorphis says:
I need to start doing that. Very cute. -Matt
3 years ago
LolasCraftShop says:
That is awesome! Congrats.
3 years ago
MarkItPlace says:
Get the heck out of town! ETSY ON THE RED CARPET, ROCK ON. We need more back story here. How did M.R. find Wickedworld, ie. personal friend, by chance, someone referred him.... inquiring minds want to know!!!!!! I am soooooo impressed. Etsy is taking over the world, yeah!!!
3 years ago
veryvera says:
Now I love Mickey Rourke more than ever. Anybody that loves thier pooch that much is all it in my book
3 years ago
mvegan5 says:
SO wonderful! ;0) Great choices of goodies in the collection below too, happy to see members of our fab team, Etsy for Animals, included too!
3 years ago
Tina669 says:
pretty great!
2 years ago
sofiarunner says:
Great creativity. It's difficult to create such kind of stuff or image with hands. promotional water bottles
1 year ago
sofiarunner says:
My colloquies also like the image and they have request to send your new design on info@water.us and also send to me at sofia.runner@gmail.com
1 year ago