Memorial Ashes Jewellery: A Great Way To Remember a Loved One

Losing a loved one is always difficult. Many people say that finding closure after saying goodbye is one of the best ways to move on. But closure means something different for every person.

Some people find the memorial service and cremation is closure enough to be able to start healing, while others find that it isn’t until the anniversary of their death that they begin to feel any sense of closure.

Finding the right way to memorialise a loved one can help with the healing process. A memorial garden would give you a place to sit and think about your loved one. While a memorial bench in a natural beauty spot would give you a place to enjoy some quiet reflection. But some people prefer a memorial they can keep with them at all times. Memorial ashes jewellery could be just the item needed to help an individual find closure.

What is memorial ashes jewellery?

Ashes jewellery is bespoke jewellery that is designed to contain the ashes of a person or animal. The jewellery only contains a small number of ashes, usually less than a teaspoon. The ashes are contained in a permanently sealed container in the jewellery. From the outside, it looks like any other piece of jewellery, only the wearer will ever need to know what is contained inside.

How is memorial jewellery made?

Memorial jewellery is typically made from precious metals including gold, silver and platinum. The piece is made with a hollow compartment within, and then the ashes are added before permanently sealing the compartment. The compartment can then be engraved with a special symbol or a message.

Another way to make memorial jewellery is with glass gems. Glass is melted and then the ashes are added to the molten material. This is then shaped, hardened and polished into a gem that can be placed on a precious metal setting. One benefit of this type of jewellery is that it can be customised with your favourite colours.

Who can benefit from ashes jewellery?

Ashes jewellery is the ideal gift for someone going through a bereavement. If you know someone who is suffering after the loss of a parent, grandparent or partner, ashes jewellery might bring them some comfort. Ashes jewellery made with precious stones like diamonds could also be used as an engagement ring. This would also be a beautiful and touching family heirloom to pass down to the next generation. Anyone who is grieving a loss can benefit from well-made cremation jewellery.

What type of memorial jewellery is available?

Memorial jewellery comes in many different forms. It is suitable for men or women and can be bold and bright or sleek and discreet. You could choose from pendant necklaces, earrings, rings, cufflinks, bracelets or charms. The choice of jewellery makes it the ideal gift for someone trying to find closure after losing a loved one. They will be able to wear it every day to feel some comfort or save it for special occasions.

What materials cannot be used for memorial ashes jewellery?

While it may be a cheaper option, resin should not be used for memorial jewellery. Resin is a type of plastic polymer that starts out as a liquid and then hardens. This allows for ashes to be set inside the resin. 

Unfortunately, resin will break down over time and is therefore not suitable for memorial jewellery. Everyday wear and exposure to sun and water would lead to the resin breaking apart, which would make the memorial jewellery useless. Instead, memorial jewellery should only be made with metals such as gold, silver or platinum.