Cremation Jewelry : Definition And Types - Titan Casket

01, Sep. 2025

 

Cremation Jewelry : Definition And Types - Titan Casket

Dealing with the loss of a loved one can be a devastating experience and can affect your quality of life deeply. If you are having a hard time moving on, you should consider opting for cremation jewelry as a way of staying close to your loved one while accepting your circumstances. Although there are many makes available, heart shaped jewelry is the most popular shape in cremation jewelry.

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You can choose a type of cremation jewelry and purchase it from among several online retailers. Some of the more well known online stores for cremation jewelry are Jewelry Keepsakes, Eterneva, Everdear, and lastly Etsy for if you are seeking unique cremation jewelry made by local artisans. Most of these platforms do also post testimonials from previous customers so that you can be certain about the experience you can expect.

What Is Cremation Jewelry?

Cremation jewelry is when the ashes of a loved one are built into a piece of jewelry such as a pendant. The purpose of cremation jewelry is to allow you to feel connected to the person you have lost by keeping a part of them on your person. Cremation jewelry has gained popularity in recent times as a novel and unique way of accepting the death of a loved one. Most cremation jewelry is made out of stainless steel, or gold and silver for higher end models.

Types Of Cremation Jewelry

Cremation jewelry for ashes comes in many forms that you can choose from but here are some of the most popular choices.

Vial Urn

A vial urn is literally a tiny urn that you can wear as a pendant on your neck, and it is also known as an ashes vial. These small keepsakes are an aesthetically pleasing option that offer comfort as well as convenience. With a vial urn in cremation jewelry, you never have to feel like you are too far away from your loved one again.

Cremation Bracelets Or Lockets

A cremation bracelet is when a bracelet is built with a small urn or cavity in it. You can fill this cavity with the ashes of your loved ones. A cremation locket is similar to a cremation bracelet but it is worn as a pendant just like a vial urn. You do not necessarily need to put ashes in the compartment in this kind of jewelry - some people put a strand of hair instead, or they put a small photograph in the locket.

These cremation bracelets and lockets are usually made out of either steel, sterling silver, or gold. You can also choose to customize them, for example, you can opt for gold plating if you do not want the jewelry to be made entirely of gold. You will likely find many heart shaped locket options, but you can always choose something more unique instead.

Diamonds

Thanks to the advancement of technology, we now live in an age where you can actually get diamonds made from the ashes of your loved ones. You read that right - memorial diamonds are made out of carbon that is extracted from the ashes of your loved one, or even from their hair. Memorial diamonds have soared in popularity in the last two decades, not just for humans but even for their deceased pets.

Keychains

If you do not wear jewelry such as necklaces or bracelets, then you can choose to get a keychain instead. In cremation jewelry, you can buy a keychain with a small cavity in it which can be filled with the ashes of your loved one who has passed. This is a great option for people who prefer to only carry functional items and are not in the habit of ornamental jewelry.

Others

The list above is not exhaustive, and there are many other ways in which you can use cremation jewelry as a keepsake. There are cremation rings, which are more discreet with a hollowed out interior that can carry your loved one’s remains. If you want something different, you can choose from jewelry made of crystal resin or glass from the online retailer Spirit Pieces.

Cremation Jewelry: A discreet cremation urn, or conversation piece?

by Wendy Jacobson

The age-old practice of memorializing a loved one by wearing a piece of jewelry continually evolves. Tribal people of the Andaman Islands (between India and Myanmar) wore necklaces made of a fiber that tied together human bone rib or finger bones. Often the necklace was decorated with human teeth. Friends and relatives wore these “chau-ga-ta” necklaces to memorialize the deceased.

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In western culture, Queen Victoria is well known for popularizing mourning jewelry. She was devastated by the loss of Albert, her husband. As a way to cope, she went into an extended period of mourning and resigned herself to wearing black mourning clothes and black jewelry, and mandated that only black mourning jewelry be worn in court.

Over many years, various ways of memorializing a loved one have taken shape. With the increase in cremation, cremation jewelry has become a fashionable way to keep a deceased loved one close in a discreet manner, or in a not-so-discreet way. Today you can find jewelry in an assortment of styles to be used in a variety of ways.

Each cremation necklace, or cremation bracelet, holds a small portion of ashes that is securely sealed. While displaying a traditional cremation urn in a home remains popular, wearing a piece of cremation jewelry in honor of a loved one is becoming vogue.

Selecting the right piece of cremation jewelry

Some people choose cremation jewelry as a way to share a small amount of ashes of a loved one with family members or friends. Either way, it’s a poignant way to remember the deceased. When thinking about cremation jewelry, consider:

  • material
  • style
  • theme

Cremation jewelry is available in gold, sterling silver, stainless steel, white bronze, brass or titanium. Styles include cremation necklaces, bracelets, lockets for ashes, and key chains. Themes are even more varied and include religious, nature, hobby, and animal designs.

This variety provides a way to comfortably wear cremation jewelry without attracting attention to it and subsequently to what the piece holds. Each piece can easily blend in with other jewelry. For instance, the Diamond Cross Cremation Necklace  is elegant, yet understated, and a discreet way to hold ashes.

On the other hand, a beautiful cremation necklace can draw attention and act as a conversation starter about your loss. The Silver Hummingbird Cremation Pendant is one such piece. Its uniqueness surely could attract attention and invite conversation regarding your loved one. Your friend or acquaintance might actually be surprised to learn that it is in fact a piece of cremation jewelry that you are wearing.

The handsome Stainless Steel Urn Jewelry Pendant exemplifies a tasteful piece that is designed to be unisex. It can be a perfect choice for a man who wants to wear a simple yet elegant piece. A cremation pendant key chain - such as the Stainless Steel Urn Cremation Pendant - is an option for those who wear no jewelry at all. In fact, you can purchase many cremation pendants and put them on key chains.

Pet cremation jewelry

While dogs and other animals might not wear cremation jewelry, pet owners often store some of the pet’s ashes in a cremation pendant or necklace. It is a meaningful way to keep the memories of a faithful pet companion close to your heart. The Running Horse and the Crystal Bone cremation necklaces are a few examples. The cremation ash is added through an opening secured with a twist top. 

OneWorld Memorials provides instructions on how to fill a piece of cremation jewelry with ashes. Many pieces are designed with threaded screws to access an ash chamber. When required, a small tool and funnel are provided. Engraving is offered on select items, and is indicated in the product description.

Below are some of the most popular cremation jewelry pendants on the OneWorld Memorials' site.

Wendy Jacobson is a freelance writer living in Minneapolis with her husband, two kids and dog. She helped market her mother’s book, “Hands Off My Hope: Life Lessons on my Journey with Breast Cancer” at the request of her mom, who died two weeks after publishing it in . She also is the editor of Minneapolis Happening, a digital lifestyle magazine about what’s happening in Minneapolis and the surrounding area.

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