How Cremation Jewelry is Made

 

Cremation jewelry comes in many forms. Maybe you’ve heard something about this or know someone who wears a pendant that contains part of a loved one’s cremated remains (commonly called ashes). Have you wondered how that works? Generally, there are two types of cremation jewelry: those that hold remains, and those that are made with remains.

The first kind of jewelry is essentially an ornate container for a small number of ashes. Using a funnel, a little portion of the remains is poured into a tiny “urn” before the top is attached and sealed. Pendants are the most common form here, but they are not always teardrop or heart-shaped. For example, I also have seen a three-dimensional cross with an empty space inside to hold ashes.

The second type is where small amounts of remains are incorporated into the jewelry materials. The most common examples of this are ashes that are mixed with glass, porcelain, liquid metals, or other materials and then transformed into jewelry. The possibilities are endless (more about that it an upcoming blog!), and some can be engraved with a special message. This method usually takes longer – up to several months – and is more expensive.

Why Do People Wear Cremation Jewelry?

Some people are comforted by having a small piece of a loved one so close to them. Some prefer to keep the meaning of the jewelry to themselves. Others are more open about wearing cremation jewelry and use it as an opportunity to share memories and stories about the person who was so special to them.

At the cremation, our business is all about affordable direct cremation, but we are happy to share our knowledge of other aspects of the industry, including resources for cremation jewelry and other ways to memorialize loved ones. Please feel free to ask one of our professional team members when you contact us at 877-353-3626. We have team members available 24×7 to answer your questions and assist you with making arrangements.

Cremation Diamonds

If you are looking for cremation diamonds, they are different from custom made jwelry as they are made entirely from a person’s ashes. The making of a cremation diamond is a complex process. The ashes are put into a metal container, heated to five thousand fahrenheit and every bit of ash is oxidized at this temperature. The ashes which have been converted to graphite are put inside a diamond seed crystal. Then, this is places in a press,  where heat of about 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit is applied.

At this high temperature, the graphite turns into crystal The graphite is then set aside to turn into a crystal, which takes a few weeks. The crystal is cut and polished to your specifications and anchored inside a setting of your choice. Cremation crystals are also made in a similar process, and can be offered in several colors and settings.

 

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