Since cremation, as we know it today, has only been around a few short decades, this new style of memorial jewelry has turned the idea of Victorian mourning jewelry into more of a celebration of life. Pretty and functional urn necklaces allow you to keep just a tiny bit of your loved one’s ashes with you, wherever you go. Pet cremation jewelry has become popular as well.
If you’re looking for a way to carry just a few ashes of the person or pet you’ve cherished most, or want to give one as a sympathy gift, a piece of cremation jewelry can keep memories, and loved ones, close at heart.
While it’s hard to fathom, death is just another part of the circle of life, and this stunning urn pendant is a lovely and fashion-friendly option to carry your loved one’s ashes close. This circle of life pendant comes in silver as shown as well as black. It is gift boxed and comes with a tiny filler to make adding ashes to it easy.
Keep your beloved pet’s face with you always with MignonandMignon’s Custom Pet Portrait Urn Necklace. Their face was always such a big presence in your life and not having that can be so hard. With this pendant, their face is just a glance away. They can also engrave your pet’s footprint.
For this piece, you provide an image of your pet and they will engrave it onto a teardrop urn necklace. You can also have their name engraved on the front and up to 12 characters on the back of the necklace as well.
The opening for the ashes is on the bottom of the necklace and is accessible by removing the tiny screw. You can choose from silver-plated, rose gold-plated, gold-plated, or black. A chain is included.
Plenty of men reject the idea of wearing necklaces period – especially an urn necklace – but they might find this stainless steel cremation bracelet the kind of memorial piece they’d be proud to wear every day. This bold link bracelet features a centered rectangular urn along with a tiny screwdriver to loosen the screws, and the funnel tool to easily fill the bracelet.
A sturdy lobster claw clasp keeps the bracelet secure on his wrist, and it comes in both this stainless look, yellow gold tone, rose gold tone, or black. A similar cremation bracelet moves a smaller urn toward the back near the clasp leaving the bracelet to look more like a traditional heavy gauge link bracelet.
This Memorial Ashes Ring takes a whole new approach to carrying around a loved one’s ashes. Instead of having a built-in container for ashes, the resin gemstone set in the ring is created with their ashes mixed into it. There’s no risk of spilling ashes because there are no loose ashes around.
It’s a great option for people who want jewelry with loved one’s ashes without it looking like it’s an urn. To anyone you mean, it appears to be a gorgeous resin ring.
For this one, you send the artist a 1/4 teaspoon of ashes and they create the gemstone and set it in the ring. There are over 50 different options for colors and effects to choose from for your gemstone including opalescent, glass fusions, and holographic finishes. You can also choose the metal for your ring from either sterling silver, 14k gold (yellow, white, rose), or platinum.
AnnNicolePreservations has a wide range of rings if this chevron style isn’t for you. This Flower Cobochan Ring has a larger stone with clear resin that allows you to see the ashes more clearly. For something even more subtle, they also make band rings.
You celebrate the life of someone you love, even long after they are gone. This beautiful Tree of Life urn necklace helps to remind you of the roots of your family and how deeply they run. Made of .925 sterling silver and beautifully iridescent abalone shell, this pretty pendant will never rust or discolor. The urn is both elegant and waterproof. At just slightly over an inch in size, this petite necklace comes with a tiny funnel to make filling it with ashes a bit easier.
The You are My Sunshine Sunflower Urn Ring is a clever design that no one will suspect as being cremation jewlery. This delicate sterling silver ring hides the ashes in the lovely gold-tone sunflower centered by a sparkling rhinestone. The ring itself is an open vine with leaves of silver and can be adjusted to fit almost any size finger. Inscribed on the band, the words “You are my sunshine” will make one smile and think happy thoughts of their loved one each and every time they wear it. If sunflowers hold a special meaning, this sterling silver sunflower urn necklace is another beautiful gift idea.
For a different look, the sterling silver heart urn ring features a black enameled rose atop the urn. While it’s not adjustable, it comes in traditional ring sizes from 5-10 and is inscribed inside with “Always in my heart.”
This uniquely styled pillbox urn is made of sterling silver and features a hinged lid that opens, for placing ashes and perhaps even a tiny note of loving sentiment. Adorned with a genuine emerald cut peridot, it has delicate scrollwork and beading that give it more glitter than many. The delicate bale allows it to swivel and move with you, giving it more life.
Because it is the urn pendant only, you’ll want to get a beautiful sterling silver chain to go with it. A snake chain or adjustable box chain would be perfect.
Stainless steel and waterproof, this lovely urn pendant allows you to keep a tiny bit of a loved one’s ashes enveloped in the loving wings of an angel. This pretty heart pendant has an antiqued finish that gives it depth.
The wings also encase a pear-shaped, colored cubic zirconia, and you can choose from a loved one’s birthstone or your own. The tiny vial could also be used to hold crushed flowers, a lock of hair or even the sand from a memorable beach vacation. It comes beautifully boxed and includes a tiny funnel kit to make filling the urn easy.
The popular Hold My Heart Cremation Urn Necklace has a simple heart-shaped stone held by sparkling side bars and comes in a myriad of color choices.
When someone loses a pet, they often grieve more deeply than people know. If you or someone you love has recently lost their cat and they were especially devastated by the passing, this beautiful sterling silver cat urn necklace would be a wonderful gift. The artful urn is a modernist take on the feline form and it’s polished to a high shine that won’t tarnish, even with long term wear. It comes on an 18-inch rolo chain and has the filling tools to make the task easy. This company also makes a cat in a basket necklace that looks like a sweet little kitty curled up in a basket or cat bed.
There are lots of ways to get through the loss of your cat, and this article from PetHelpful is filled with great advice on how to cope and move forward when they’re gone.
If you don’t like the idea of their ashes being hidden inside a wearable metal urn, Cosmic Lens Jewelry’s Custom Forget-Me-Not Heart may be your answer. The clear resin heart features a real dried forget-me-not flower with your loved one’s ashes mixed in with an option to add a name. If you’d rather not have ashes visible you can also have their hair or fur mixed into the resin or choose one of their designs built for locks of hair.
After purchasing, you’ll work out with the artist what you want the custom piece to look like including choosing the shape of the pendant. (A heart is only one of the options.) From there you send them the ashes or hair and they’ll create your one-of-a-kind memorial pieces.
Among the most popular styles of cremation jewelry are tiny cylinders that can hold your loved one’s ashes. This urn necklace features that cylindrical design, but it’s embellished with a gemstone to keep your loved one’s memories shining as well as close to your heart. This cylinder is larger and holds more ashes than many. The bold design would make it especially appropriate for a man but would look beautiful on a woman too.
Angel wings are a common theme in lots of cremation jewelry, but this sterling silver locket has a pair of angel wings delicately hinged that open to reveal a locket with a photo of your loved one. The wings are oxidized for a vintage look, and they’re cast so they’re dimensional and eye-catching. The urn pendant itself is heart-shaped, and the bale unscrews to allow for filling with ashes.
The locket hangs from a 20-inch highly-polished rolo chain. On the back, you can personalize the pendant with up to three lines of text or a total of 34 characters. You can also choose from a wide range of font styles to make it completely custom.
This lovely sterling silver urn pendant is a beautiful way to carry your loved one’s ashes close to your heart. It’s adorned with a lovely angel wing charm at the top, so, unless you want it to be known, no one will ever suspect that this is a piece of cremation jewelry.
Its fashionable design is high shine, and the 18-inch chain is also sterling silver with a two-inch extender in case you want to wear it longer. It will never tarnish and is strong and durable. The urn itself features a slender design that’s a reflection of “only one” and “irreplaceable”, representing your long-lasting love.
The Cube Single Stainless Steel Urn Necklace is a more contemporary design that would look good on either a man or woman. It’s just a bit over half the length, but it’s also embellished with a princess cut cubic zirconia, which gives it added sparkle and shine. The Single Cube Cremation Urn Necklace is an even simpler, but similar design, without any jeweled embellishment, making it perfect for the true minimalist.
If the classic hearts, angels, and lockets aren’t for you, remember that there are loads and loads of different shaped memorial urn necklaces in shapes you’d never expect. I’m featuring this Set of Headphones Urn Pendant that has separate spaces for ashes on each side. It comes in five colors including multichrome.
Locket necklaces have been around for centuries, and in fact, were among the first types of mourning jewelry, often containing a photo or lock of hair. This pretty sterling silver locket for ashes holds both photos and features a tiny heart-shaped urn in which a loved one’s remains can be placed. With frames for two photos, the heart closes to show an oxidized border design and the center is engraved with the words “Always in my heart.” The pendant hangs on an 18-inch sterling silver rolo chain with a sturdy lobster claw clasp.
This sweet pet urn necklace is a constant reminder of the faith and love showered upon you by your pet. A glittering rhinestone paw print on the urn is surrounded by two hanging bands. One is etched with the words Forever in my heart. The second band is etched with Always by my side. This pendant comes with a sturdy, non-tarnishing 20-inch snake chain.
Whether you’re looking for cremation jewelry featuring the popular mixed metal trend, or you want a single simple metal-colored urn necklace, this beautiful bead pendant can fit your desires. The uniquely designed hollow butterfly pattern is inlaid with a tiny diamond-filled flower.
The urn, which slides inside is engraved with “Always in my heart”. It hangs from a durable 22-inch box chain, which makes it perfect to wear with sweaters and dresses.
This two-tone angel cremation necklace is an especially touching tribute to someone special in your life. It’s among the more unusual designs of cremation jewelry we found because of its artful look.
A perfect shimmering teardrop. What better way to symbolize your love and your loss than this simple but beautiful urn necklace? Its simplicity makes it look like a lovely fashion piece but tucked inside, you’ll be holding your loved one’s ashes where you can touch and feel them next to you.
The smooth stainless steel is polished to a smooth shiny surface, so you can use this tiny urn like a worry stone, without fear of discoloration or darkening. It features a rubber gasket top to keep your ashes safely inside, and it comes with a 21-inch chain included.
The Amist Tear of Love Ash Holder Urn Necklace has a hollow heart at the base of the teardrop shape, a fitting piece of memorial jewelry for someone you’ll never get over. The Love to Treasure Teardrop Urn Necklace features golden swirls and crystal embellishments on the front, but it’s made to be personalized with your loved one’s name or other sentiments on the back.
There’s no more special sentiment than the one proclaimed on this pretty urn necklace. Memorial jewelry is about love that lasts beyond a lifetime, and this stainless steel pendant, stating “I Love You to the Moon and Back” says it all.
The delicate moon and a star charm hang on their own bale, while the heart-shaped urn can be removed, filled with ashes and slipped right back onto the pretty rolo chain that’s included. You can also wear the heart alone for a different, more simple look, if you wanted to pair it with some other chains, or you could even add more meaningful charms to give it special sentiment.
If you’re looking to carry this sentiment for a specific person in your life, you could get a moon and heart urn necklace engraved specifically to carry the ashes of your dad or your mom.
Many times your pooch is so much more than just your best pal and faithful companion. Pets become cherished members of one’s family and losing them is hard. If you want to keep your beloved dog’s memory close to your heart, this sweet pet paw charm and cylinder urn necklace is a wonderful way to do just that.
This clever vessel has a removable chain, making it easy to slip the bale of the urn onto your key chain or a charm bracelet. This Angel Wing Pet Cremation Urn Necklace features four tiny paw prints on a stainless steel cylinder that hangs from a simple link chain.
What better way to remember your beloved pup than with a cute dog bone and paw to carry his ashes? This cleverly designed urn necklace is a unique reminder of the fun times you had with your pooch and to carry a bit of him with you each and every day.
The pendant is adorned with a sweet little paw print on one end. It unscrews at the top for ashes, a bit of fur or any other fitting memorial to your pet. The included adjustable rolo chain allows you to wear this cremation jewelry piece at a variety of lengths, depending on what you’re wearing. Better yet, you can customize this piece with your pooch’s name in their memory.
If the thought of your late pet always puts a sparkle in your eye, the Pet Paw Heart Urn Necklace is adorned with glittery stones in each paw print.
Cremation jewelry lets you carry the ashes of your most beloved people and pets. These beautiful pieces keep the spirit of your loved ones alive for eternity.
