A Guide to Buying Cremation Jewelry
Cremation jewelry can come in almost any standard jewelry form (necklaces, pendants, earrings, bracelets, etc.) and can range widely in style and price, so it helps to know your options when browsing.
What is cremation jewelry?
Cremation jewelry is jewelry that’s either infused with or holds the remains of a loved one who has passed away. While ashes are most commonly used in cremation jewelry, someone’s hair can also be used, making cremation jewelry an option even if your loved one is going to be buried. Cremation jewelry can come in a variety of styles, types, and prices making it easy for you to find something that fits your needs. Many families purchase different types of jewelry for different family members when the cremains of a loved one are split between family members. It can be a great way to share in the remembering of someone who has passed away.
How much does cremation jewelry cost?
The cost of cremation jewelry largely depends on the type of jewelry you’re purchasing, but you can generally expect to spend around $50 on a piece of jewelry that’s meant to hold the ashes of someone. If you’re looking to purchase jewelry that has been infused with the ashes of a loved one (such as glass cremation jewelry or cremation diamonds), you should expect to spend more. Glass cremation jewelry generally starts at around $85 and cremation diamonds start at around $695. The price of a cremation diamond will also depend on the carat and type of diamond you purchase. Here’s a good guide on what to expect.
How is cremation jewelry made?
The process of making cremation jewelry will depend on the type of jewelry being made (glass cremation jewelry follows a much different process than a silver bracelet, for example). Cremation jewelry can come in the form of rings, bracelets, necklaces, lockets, or charms. Each of these can be made with many different materials like silver, gold, plastic, glass, or steel. In general, cremation jewelry is made similarly to how regular jewelry is made. The only difference is that most cremation jewelry is made to hold a small amount of cremains by either hollowing out a portion of the jewelry or infusing a part of the jewelry with those cremains. Sometimes people will choose to put an alternative (such as a locket of hair, piece of a favorite outfit, burial soil, favorite flower, etc.) in their cremation jewelry.
Can ashes be made into jewelry?
Ashes can be made into wearable jewelry. This is most popularly done with glass cremation jewelry. When the glass is blown, the provided cremains are mixed and become part of the glass pendant. If you’re interested in purchasing jewelry that can be infused with ashes, we recommend looking up glass cremation jewelry.
Are cremation diamonds real?
Ashes can also be made into diamond cremation jewelry. Cremation diamonds are real and are an alternative to other types of cremation jewelry. Cremation diamonds are made by infusing the ashes or hair of a loved one into the diamond itself which can then be worn. If you’re interested in cremation diamonds, you’ll want to find a company that specializes in them. Cremation diamonds are much more expensive than other types of cremation jewelry, due to the type of jewel involved.
What's the difference between cremation jewelry and memorial jewelry?
Cremation jewelry is designed and intended to hold the actual cremated remains (or hair) of a loved one in the jewelry itself. Memorial jewelry is a piece of jewelry you may wear in remembrance of a loved one who has passed away. This can often come in the form of rings, bracelets, necklaces, or pendants and usually has the name of the person inscribed along with a message of some kind. Memorial jewelry does not contain the ashes of a loved one, so it's a good choice if you don't have access to the ashes.
If you’re interested in keeping a loved one near you after they’ve passed away, cremation jewelry is an affordable and beautiful way to accomplish this. No matter your preference for jewelry, you’ll most likely be able to find something that fits your taste and style at a reasonable price.
