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Jewellery Made with Ashes in Birmingham

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Cremation jewellery offers a quiet, everyday way to keep a loved one’s memory close, worn rather than displayed. Unlike memorial diamonds, which transform ashes into a gemstone, this jewellery typically holds a small amount of ashes directly, either sealed inside a small chamber within the piece, or fused into glass or resin to create a unique swirled design.

Rings, pendants and lockets are the most popular choices, though bracelets and cufflinks are also available from many makers. Pieces are usually crafted in sterling silver, gold or platinum, and many can be personalised with engraving, a fingerprint, or a small portrait.

Below you’ll find UK jewellers and keepsake makers offering these services, each with their own range of styles and materials to choose from.
Phoenix by Vaughtons

Phoenix by Vaughtons

Launched by Vaughtons, a 200-year-old Birmingham Jewellery Quarter manufacturer that has made Olympic medals and an FA Cup trophy. Phoenix encapsulates ashes within vitreous enamel (fired glass) rather than resin, handmade by the same artisans behind the parent company’s historic work. Three years in development before launch. Read more…
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Forget Me Not Memorial Jewellery (Birmingham)

Price Range: £100 to £250
Forget Me Not work from Northampton Street in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, making capsule pendants and lockets designed to hold a small portion of ashes. The capsules come in several shapes including ovals, hearts, drops and rounds, so you are choosing a style rather than taking whatever is standard. They also make fingerprint pieces and take on bespoke commissions. Every piece Read more…

How much ash is needed for a piece of jewellery? Only a small pinch, most pieces need no more than a teaspoon or two of ashes, so there’s plenty left for other memorial options if you’d like.

Is the jewellery sealed and safe to wear? Yes, chambers are designed to be securely sealed, and glass or resin pieces have the ashes fused permanently into the material itself.

Can jewellery be engraved or personalised? Most makers offer engraving, and some can incorporate a fingerprint, handwriting, or a small photo alongside the ashes.

Can several family members each have a piece? Yes, a small amount of ashes goes a long way, and many families order matching or complementary pieces for several relatives.
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