Pet Memorial Jewelry Guide

I wear a small silver pendant every day. Inside it is a tiny amount of my cat's ashes. Most people don't know what it is, and that's fine—it's for me. If you're considering memorial jewelry, here's everything I learned.

Types of pet memorial jewelry

Ash jewelry (cremation jewelry)

**What it is:** Jewelry containing a small amount of your pet's cremation ashes. The ashes are sealed inside a small compartment.

**Styles available:**

**Price range:** $30-$300 for standard pieces; $500+ for custom or precious metals

**Amount of ash needed:** Very small—usually less than 1/8 teaspoon

Resin jewelry

**What it is:** Ashes, fur, or flowers are encased in clear or colored resin, creating a visible memorial.

**Styles available:**

**Price range:** $40-$250

**Pros:** You can see the memorial element; very customizable

**Cons:** Resin can yellow over time with sun exposure

Fur or hair jewelry

**What it is:** Your pet's fur or hair incorporated into jewelry—often woven, pressed, or set in resin.

**Styles available:**

**Price range:** $50-$200

**Note:** You need to save fur before cremation—it cannot be recovered afterward.

Paw print jewelry

**What it is:** An impression of your pet's actual paw print transferred to jewelry.

**Styles available:**

**Price range:** $30-$200

**How to get a paw print:**

Nose print jewelry

**What it is:** Like paw print jewelry, but using your pet's unique nose print.

**Less common but meaningful:** Just like human fingerprints, each pet's nose print is unique.

**How to get one:** Gently press your pet's nose on paper with non-toxic ink, or use clay.

Photo jewelry

**What it is:** A small photo of your pet in a locket or pendant.

**Styles available:**

**Price range:** $20-$150

Cremation diamonds: The premium option

**What it is:** Carbon from cremation ashes is processed under extreme heat and pressure to create a real diamond.

**How it works:**

**Cost:** $3,000-$20,000+ depending on size and cut

**Timeline:** 6-12 months for creation

**Is it real?** Yes—these are genuine diamonds, chemically identical to mined diamonds.

**Companies:** Several specialize in this; research reviews carefully.

How to choose memorial jewelry

**Consider your lifestyle:**

**Consider the material:**

**Consider security:**

Red flags when buying

Where to buy

**Etsy:** Huge variety, read reviews carefully, many small artisans

**Amazon:** Convenient but quality varies; stick to well-reviewed sellers

**Specialty memorial sites:** Companies focused specifically on pet memorial products

**Local jewelers:** Some create custom pieces; can be more expensive but personalized

**Cremation services:** Many offer jewelry as an add-on; often mid-range quality

Caring for memorial jewelry

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