Table of Contents
- Choosing Memorial Jewellery Inclusions That Tell Their Story
- How to Send Ashes for Jewellery Safely and Securely
- Keepsake Jewellery for Grief: Choosing the Right Piece
- Frequently Asked Questions
Last Updated: October 2, 2026
Choosing Memorial Jewellery Inclusions That Tell Their Story
Memorial jewellery holds a small keepsake of someone you have lost. Learning how to honour a loved one with jewellery starts with one choice: what goes inside. At Precious Mementos By Sharna, we craft each piece around your inclusion, ashes, hair, breastmilk, fur, fabric or petals.
The inclusion should tell their story:
- Ashes, for a physical connection to someone you lost
- Hair or fur, for a gentle, familiar keepsake
- Breastmilk, to mark a feeding journey or a loss
- Fabric or petals, for a favourite shirt or a funeral flower
Each one is personal. There is no wrong choice.
How to Send Ashes for Jewellery Safely and Securely
Sending ashes for jewellery is safe when the studio controls the process from the start. Once you order, we provide a collection kit with a screw-top secure container for your inclusion. You place the ashes, hair or breastmilk inside, seal it, and post it back using the guidance provided.
A few habits keep everything secure:
- Only send a small amount, never the full urn
- Keep the container sealed until it reaches the studio
- Use tracked postage and keep the receipt
The kit arrives after ordering, not before, so your inclusion travels through one controlled, documented chain.
Keepsake Jewellery for Grief: Choosing the Right Piece
Keepsake jewellery for grief should match how you actually live. A ring suits someone who wears rings daily; if you rarely wear jewellery, a keyring or earrings may serve you better.
*EXCLUSIVE* Vintage Marquise CZ Filigree Earrings →
| Your situation | Best piece | Why it works |
|---|---|---|
| You wear rings daily | Memorial ring | Always on your hand |
| You rarely wear jewellery | Heart or rectangular keyring | Carried in a bag or pocket |
| You want something for occasions | Marquise keepsake earrings | Elegant, easy to store |
| You want a small, low-cost tribute | Stainless steel urn keyring | Simple and discreet |
The Vintage Marquise CZ Filigree Earrings (£100.00) hold ashes, breastmilk or memorial resin in a 925 sterling silver setting, handcrafted in Birmingham. For something simpler, the Stainless Steel Heart Keyring (£75.00) keeps a memory close without asking you to change how you dress.
Every piece comes with a certificate of remembrance, proving what you sent was handled with care.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is memorial jewellery and how does it work?
Memorial jewellery is a bespoke piece, such as a pendant, ring, or keyring, that holds a small inclusion from someone you have lost. The inclusion, whether ashes, hair, breastmilk, or petals, is set into a resin inlay inside the jewellery. This lets you keep a physical connection close, so the piece becomes something you can wear or carry daily rather than store away.
How do I safely send ashes or hair for memorial jewellery?
Once you order, the studio sends you a collection kit containing a screw-top secure container for your inclusion. Place a small amount of ashes, hair, or breastmilk inside, seal it tightly, and return it using the packaging provided. Only a tiny quantity is needed, so you never have to part with the full amount. The kit is designed to keep irreplaceable materials safe in transit.
How long does it take to create bespoke memorial jewellery?
Turnaround depends on the piece. Custom and exclusive designs, such as the Vintage Marquise CZ Filigree Earrings, take 8 to 10 weeks because each one is handmade to order. Simpler keepsakes may be quicker. If you need something for a funeral or anniversary, mention your date when ordering so the studio can advise on what is possible.
Grief rarely follows a tidy timeline, and choosing a tribute can feel overwhelming when you are already carrying so much. Precious Mementos By Sharna makes that choice gentler, with handcrafted pieces, a secure collection kit, a certificate of remembrance and personal guidance from first message to finished piece. Create Your Piece with Precious Mementos By Sharna and keep your loved one close.