Quick answer
Cremation jewelry holds or incorporates a small amount of ashes, usually a pinch to a teaspoon, sealed in glass, resin or metal. The Memorial Market lists pieces from independent jewelers and glass artists; most are made to order after you mail the ashes, so allow time. Domestic shipments of ashes must go by USPS Priority Mail Express in the Postal Service’s Cremated Remains box.
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Jewelry is often how a family shares: one urn at home, and a pendant or ring for each sibling or grandchild. Styles here range from swirling glass hearts and galaxy pendants to plain sterling cuffs and rings.
Everything below is from the live catalog, with current prices.
Cremation jewelry in the catalog
Pendants, rings, bracelets, beads and more from the live catalog.
How it is made
Glass artists fuse a little ash into molten glass. Resin pieces set ashes in a clear casting. Sterling pieces may have a sealed chamber or ash set under a stone. Each method looks different, so look closely at the photos.
What you send, and how
Makers will tell you how much ash they need, usually far less than a full urn holds. Ship it with USPS Priority Mail Express in the Cremated Remains box, which has been required for all ashes, including keepsakes and jewelry shipments, since March 2025.
Timing
Most jewelry is made by hand to order. If you want pieces for a service or anniversary, check each listing for turnaround and order early.
Frequently asked questions
How much ash goes into cremation jewelry?
Usually a very small amount, often a pinch to a teaspoon. Each maker says what they need.
How do I get the ashes to the jeweler?
By USPS Priority Mail Express in the Postal Service’s Cremated Remains box. The requirement applies to ashes in any form, including keepsakes and jewelry.
Sources: USPS Publication 139, How to Package and Ship Cremated Remains · Federal Register, USPS Cremated Remains Packaging Requirements (Feb. 19, 2025)
Can several family members each have a piece?
Yes. That is one of the most common reasons families choose jewelry. Ask the maker for a matching set or order several pieces.
Is cremation jewelry available for pets?
Yes. Several pendants and rings are made for pet ashes; see the pet memorials page.
General information, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the carrier, landowner or managing agency.