Ashes into Jewellery in 2024: All you need to know

The trend of turning cremation ashes into beautiful memorial jewellery has been increasingly popular over the past few years. In 2024, it looks bigger than ever before, and it is such a lovely way to celebrate the life of a loved one. It is really easy to order, and companies like Ashes with Art make the whole process really simple, from ordering to wearing the final version. It only takes around 10 – 20 working days from when they receive the ashes, and it is a speedy turnaround. Everyone involved in the customer service side realises that they are dealing with customers who are recently bereaved, and they are all really kind to those who get in touch.

Understanding The Process

Turing cremation ashes into a viable piece of jewellery has quite a complicated process, which involves placing some of the ashes inside a compartment in a gemstone and laser-sealing it closed again. This allows you to see the pattern of the ash inside the gemstone but also keeps the ashes safe from any harm. Each piece of jewellery made in this way is unique, and the craftspeople who work on them do so individually by hand, using traditional tools, so nobody quite has the same as you do.

A Keepsake for All of the Family

When deciding on which jewellery to get made from the ashes of your dearly departed, remember that it doesn’t take a lot to make some jewellery. This means that there should be enough to make some keepsake jewellery for every member of the family who wants to participate. This can be a great way to bring the family together at a time of grief and bereavement and can help start the healing process.

There are many different choices of items, and all of the family members should be able to decide upon an option they like. All in all, there are 150 different permutations of items, precious metals, and gemstones to choose from. This means that even the family members who are traditionally the hardest to satisfy should like something.

There are five different precious metals to choose from for the chain, and from the three gold options, you can select various carat values, which will be reflected in the cost. All of the chains are sent away to be stamped with the unique maker’s mark that identifies Ashes with Art as the creator of the piece.

Different family members will be interested in getting the kind of keepsake that works for them. Some will opt for rings, others necklaces and some bracelets or even cufflinks or earrings. It is all down to individual taste and what sounds like the best idea for them and their lifestyle. Some family members who were particularly close to the deceased may want to get necklaces and have their ashes close to their hearts in order to find comfort in their proximity, whereas others may wear theirs less regularly.

Family Heirloom Potential

One feature of the ashes jewellery is the potential for it to become family heirlooms that are passed down from generation to generation. Many people are interested in genealogy, and the memorial jewellery will make an excellent addition to the materials available to future generations.

Being able to hand these down through the generations will bring history alive for many of the people who receive them. Imagine, in a few generations, people being handed the necklace that their great-great-grandmother wore to remember their great-great-grandfather after he passed away before her.

Memorial Glass Art

As well as beautiful necklaces and jewellery, there is also stunning glass art that is made by infusing the glass with the ashes from the cremation. There are stunning seascapes picked out in vibrant shades of blue, and each is made entirely to order. The glass artists are creating lovely tributes to those who have passed away and offering beautiful art pieces that can be the centrepiece of any room.

Another glass art option is individual butterflies infused with ashes. These come in various beautiful and vibrant colours; you can choose which works best for you. It may be that you would like your loved one’s favourite colour to help you remember them. These glass butterflies are stunning and can be wall-mounted. They each come with their own presentation box, a bracket for wall-mounting and instructions on how to do so. You can buy one or a whole flutter of butterflies for a stunning art installation in your home.

There is also memorial glass art aimed at those who have lost a beloved pet. The rainbow bridge glass art is a representation of the mythical bridge that pets cross when they die and where they await their owners so they can head into eternity together.