Cremation Jewelry
After cremating the deceased ashes are usually kept in a regular size cremation urn. Some time you feel very lonely and want a special closeness with the departed individual. Cremation jewelry is created keeping in mind about these things only. They can hold a small portion of the cremated remains or the ashes. These Jewelry pieces can be worn around your body like a pendant in your necklace hence they are capable of accompanying you wherever you go. The tradition of cremation jewelry goes back to the middle ages, when Memento Mori jewelry was created by encasing a lock of hair in gold, silver, or other precious materials
In general terms cremation jewelry is designed to have a small compartment that holds the cremated ashes of a loved one in very small quantity. Not much but just a very small portion. The ash holding compartment is often sealed by means of a slotted screw or a plug. These cremation jewelries are available in many styles and types. Cremation jewelry is available in metals as 14 karat gold, sterling silver, titanium, brass, pewter and bronze. Beside that they are available in wood, crystal glass and semi precious stones also. The shapes and styles available are limitless, but few of the more popular ones are Heart shaped cremation jewelry, in the shape of crosses, dolphins, turtles, leaves, doves, etc. Laser engraved cremation jewelry featuring a picture of your loved one, in the shape of a small urn and cremation jewelry for pets
Cremation Jewelry pendants allow wearers to discretely take a small portion of ashes, a lock of hair or other remembrance with them wherever they go thus virtually taking the deceased individual along with you. Generally the cremation jewelry is shipped in a gift box with a funnel, glue and complete instructions on how to fill the jewelry. Cremation Jewelry Pendants are versatile in the sense that they may be used to hold ashes, a lock of hair or even dried ceremonial flowers. These jewelry pendants are small enough, so they require only a tiny amount of cremated remains.
These Cremation Jewelry Pendants offer a variety of shapes, sizes, and styles to accommodate your personal tastes while representing the life of a loved one who has passed away.
Jewelry designs may include design of a tear drop too. However the choices of the designs are unlimited. When you are not wearing your Cremation Jewelry Pendant, you may display them in a Keepsake Glass Dome.
These are blown glass domes that have a hook which allows you to hang your pendant and keep it safe while still displaying it. Keepsake Glass Domes have bases that are made of pewter or brass with a gold overlay. Many items have the option of engraving the individual’s name, initials and life dates on to them.
If you want to get your cremation jewelry engraved then you should always keep in mind that engraving can delay the piece of selected jewelry for 1 to4 days. Usually the engraving charges are extra. The engraved items can not be returned to the dealer unless they made a mistake The Cremation Jewelry made with silver and gold are really pieces of art as they are made individually hand crafted. Regular metal jewelry is generally die cast ones. If you desire you may order for a custom designed jewelry exclusive made for you but these pieces intend to cost you more. The price range of the Cremation jewelry starts from less than a hundred dollars and goes up as per the complexity of the design and your choice of metal.