caring for your cremation jewellery

Quick FAQS

Can I wear Cremation Jewellery in the shower or Pool?
Due to the precious nature of what is stored inside your cremation jewellery, we do not recommend wearing it in water.
What Happens if I get purfume or makeup on my cremation jewellery?
Wipe gently with a soft jewellery cloth to clean the jewellery immediately. We recommend removing your cremation jewellery before applying perfume, makeup, lotions. These substances contain chemicals that can react with the metal and discolour the finish. This is not a fault in the jewellery item or manufacturing process; it is a reaction caused by the jewellery coming into contact with other chemicals.
Can I use Abrasive Polish or Cream to Clean My Cremation jewellery?
Avoid abrasive cleaners, polishing creams, brushes or harsh chemical cleaners. Wipe with a jewellery cloth or take it to a jeweller to be professionally cleaned.

CARE instructions

Caring for your memorial jewellery in the correct way protects the jewellery and more importantly, the keepsake stored inside it.
Memorial Jewellery Care and Filling Guide
  • Memorial jewellery is designed to hold a very small, symbolic amount of ashes. Because these pieces are both meaningful and delicate, they should be filled carefully and looked after according to their material and finish.

  • The care instructions supplied with your jewellery provide the essential information you need. This guide offers some additional advice about filling, cleaning and storing your piece to help preserve its appearance for as long as possible.
  • Memorial jewellery is designed to hold a very small, symbolic amount of ashes. Because these pieces are both meaningful and delicate, they should be filled carefully and looked after according to their material and finish.

  • The care instructions supplied with your jewellery provide the essential information you need. This guide offers some additional advice about filling, cleaning and storing your piece to help preserve its appearance for as long as possible.

  • Filling Your Memorial Jewellery
  • Each piece is designed to hold only a very small amount of ashes. A few fine grains are usually enough.

  • Before you begin, choose a clean, flat surface and take your time. Working over a sheet of white paper can make it easier to see and collect any grains that may spill.

  • You may need
  • The small funnel provided
  • The small pin or pick provided
  • The opening tool, if one has been supplied
  • A clean sheet of white paper
  • Two-part epoxy adhesive, if you choose to permanently seal the jewellery

  • Filling your jewellery
  • Place a clean sheet of white paper on your work surface.
  • Gently twist the bail open or open the screw cap using the tool provided if required.
  • Position the funnel securely in the opening.
  • Add a very small amount of fine ash into the funnel.
  • Use the pin to carefully guide the ash through the funnel and into the jewellery.

  • Check that the opening and closure thread are clear before closing.

  • Replace the bail or screw cap and tighten carefully.

  • Do not overfill the jewellery. If too much ash is added, the closure may not sit or tighten correctly.

  • Sealing after filling

  • Memorial jewellery is not designed to be opened and closed repeatedly. To help keep the contents secure, we strongly recommend applying a very small amount of two-part epoxy adhesive to the closure thread before final tightening.

  • Keep adhesive away from the visible surface of the jewellery and follow the adhesive manufacturer’s curing instructions before the piece is worn.

  • If you are unsure about filling or sealing the jewellery yourself, please speak with the funeral home, crematorium or professional assisting with the ashes.

Understanding and Caring for Your Jewellery Finish

  • Different jewellery finishes require slightly different care. If you are unsure which finish your piece has, check the product description or information supplied with your jewellery.

  • Regardless of the finish, all memorial jewellery should be handled gently, kept away from harsh chemicals and stored separately when it is not being worn.

  • Polished Stainless Steel
  • What is it?
  • Stainless steel is a durable, corrosion-resistant metal that is polished to create a smooth, reflective finish. It is more hard-wearing than silver or plated finishes but can still develop fine surface marks through normal wear.

  • Care
  • Wipe gently with a soft jewellery cloth.
  • Keep away from perfume, lotions, cosmetics and household cleaning products.
  • Avoid abrasive cleaners, polishing creams, brushes or harsh chemical cleaners.
  • Remove before swimming, showering, sleeping or exercising.

  • Storage
  • Store separately in the pouch or bag provided to help prevent rubbing and scratching against other jewellery.
  • Fine surface marks can develop over time from contact with clothing, skin, other jewellery or hard surfaces and are a normal part of wear.

  • Plated Stainless Steel

  • What is it?
  • These pieces have a durable stainless steel base with a fine coloured plated layer applied to the surface. Depending on the design, this may include gold, rose gold, black or rainbow finishes.

  • Because the colour is a surface finish, plated stainless steel requires gentler care than plain polished stainless steel.

  • Care
  • Wipe gently with a soft, dry jewellery cloth after wearing.
  • Keep away from perfume, makeup, lotions, sweat, chlorine, salt water and cleaning products.
  • Do not use polishing creams, silver polish, jewellery dips, abrasive cloths, brushes or ultrasonic cleaners.
  • Remove before showering, swimming, sleeping, exercising or cleaning.

  • Storage of plated stainless steel jewellery
  • Store separately in the pouch or bag provided to reduce rubbing and scratching.

  • Over time, regular wear, moisture, chemicals and friction can gradually affect the plated layer. Careful wear and storage can help preserve the finish for longer.

  • Rhodium-Plated 925 Silver

  • What is it?
  • Rhodium is a bright, highly reflective precious metal from the platinum family. A fine layer of rhodium is applied over 925 silver to create a bright, polished appearance and provide an additional protective surface over the silver beneath.

  • The rhodium layer is delicate and should be treated as a plated finish.

  • Care
  • Wipe gently with a soft, dry jewellery cloth after wearing.
  • Avoid perfume, makeup, lotions, sweat, chlorine, salt water and household chemicals.
  • Do not use silver polish, polishing creams, jewellery dips, abrasive cloths, brushes or ultrasonic cleaners.
  • Remove before showering, swimming, sleeping, exercising or cleaning.

  • Storage
  • Store separately in the pouch provided. If your jewellery has been supplied in an anti-tarnish bag, use this when the piece is not being worn.

  • If the rhodium layer gradually wears over time, the 925 silver underneath may naturally tarnish. This is a normal characteristic of silver and plated jewellery.

  • 18k Gold-Plated 925 Silver
  • What is it?
  • These pieces are made from 925 silver with a fine layer of 18k gold applied to the surface. This provides the appearance and colour of gold while retaining a 925 silver base.

  • As with all plated jewellery, the gold layer can gradually wear through regular use, moisture, chemicals and friction.

  • Care
  • Wipe gently with a soft, dry jewellery cloth after wearing.
  • Avoid contact with perfume, makeup, lotions, sweat, chlorine, salt water and cleaning products.
  • Do not use silver polish, polishing creams, jewellery dips, abrasive cloths, brushes or ultrasonic cleaners.
  • Remove before showering, swimming, sleeping, exercising or cleaning.

  • Storage of plated jewellery
  • Store separately in the pouch provided. If an anti-tarnish bag has been supplied, use this when the jewellery is not being worn.
  • Careful storage and limiting exposure to moisture and chemicals can help preserve the gold-plated finish for longer.

  • About Anti-Tarnish Storage
  • Anti-tarnish bags are particularly useful for jewellery made with a 925 silver base. They help reduce exposure to air and storage conditions that can contribute to tarnishing.

  • They do not prevent normal wear and do not protect jewellery from water, perfume, sweat, chemicals or friction while it is being worn.

  • Polished stainless steel and plated stainless steel pieces do not generally require anti-tarnish storage but should still be stored separately to help reduce scratching.

  • A Few Things to Avoid

  • To help protect your memorial jewellery:
  • Do not wear it in the shower, bath, pool, spa or ocean.
  • Avoid wearing it while sleeping or exercising.
  • Apply perfume, hairspray, makeup and lotions before putting your jewellery on and allow them to dry first.
  • Do not use silver polish, chemical jewellery dips or abrasive cleaning products unless specifically recommended for your piece.
  • Avoid wearing several pendants together where they may rub against each other.
  • Avoid repeatedly opening and closing the jewellery once it has been filled.

  • Everyday Wear
  • Memorial jewellery is a meaningful keepsake and should be treated gently.

  • Like all jewellery, it may develop signs of wear over time. How quickly this occurs depends on how often the piece is worn, how it is stored and its exposure to moisture, chemicals, friction and hard surfaces.

  • Following the appropriate care and storage instructions can help preserve your jewellery and its finish for as long as possible.

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