Why is Elton John turning body parts into jewelry for his loved ones? Everything we know

In an exclusive interview with Radar Online, sources close to Elton John have revealed that the singer got a necklace made out of his kneecaps. Recently, John had to undergo surgery where his kneecaps on both legs had to be removed and replaced. He first shared this news about his kneecaps in his new documentary, Touched by Gold, which was produced by the World Gold Council.

Elton John has teamed up with Theo Fennell to create more "ghoulish gifts" for his family. A close source shared:

"Elton has made it clear that the kneecaps were just the start... He's already talking about leaving vials of his blood for his sons and making sure his ashes are turned into jewelry so his family can wear him close forever. He calls it part of his legacy and thinks it will keep him close to their hearts – literally, if they are wearing necklaces containing pieces of his body."

In the documentary, Elton also spoke about how he asked to keep his kneecaps, which surprised his surgeon. He said:

"When I had my kneecaps removed, the left one first and then the right, I asked my surgeon if I could keep the kneecaps, which she was rather startled about."

John's surgeon also remarked that he had one of the "worst knees" she has ever worked on.

Theo Fennell describes the process of turning Elton John's kneecaps into jewelry

Theo Fennell, the designer whom Elton John worked with to create his first kneecap jewelry, revealed the process behind turning the singer's kneecaps into a necklace.

He said:

"We had to bake them to dry them out. Then they get raw like pumice stone, they're very porous, and so we had to paint them with acetate and then just polish them up."

Fennell also mentioned that there was an inscription in Latin on the necklace that reads:

"I will no longer bow to any man."

Sources share what these pieces mean for Elton John

A friend of John shared how the 78-year-old singer views the jewelry made out of his body parts. They said:

"He sees these pieces as an extension of his art... For Elton, it's not morbid. It's a way of leaving something tangible and personal behind – something his boys and David (his husband, David Furnish) can hold onto when he's gone."

Another source said:

"People might find it gruesome, but Elton says he doesn't care... He feels that if people can turn hair into keepsakes or wear lockets of ashes, then why not go further? He sees it as the ultimate statement of love."

Elton John has been a fan of gold for a long time. He believes it is symbolic for him. In the documentary, John said:

"Throughout my career, gold has always had a magic that inspires my music, my style and the way I express myself."

Another insider source revealed that the pieces were not just meant to be a style statement, but rather:

"He wants his children to remember him not just through his songs... But through something they can literally carry with them for the rest of their lives."

The decision to turn his body parts into jewelry stems from a deeply personal reason. While many may think it is strange, Elton John does not seem to care about the general population and will proceed with his plans to leave parts of himself with the people he loves.

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