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Send us a small amount of your chosen inclusion or a combination of materials such as ashes, flowers, hair, fur or fabric. Anything unused will be returned to you.
Receive your handcrafted memorial jewelry within 6–8 weeks.
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Turning your dog’s ashes into jewelry can create a small, wearable reminder of a companion who was part of everyday life. But before ordering, there are a few practical things many pet owners would benefit from knowing: only a very small amount of ashes is usually needed, private cremation matters if you want the ashes to be exclusively your dog’s, custom memorial jewelry can take several weeks, and prices vary considerably depending on how the ashes are incorporated.
Perhaps most importantly, there is usually no reason to send all of your dog’s ashes. Keeping the majority safely at home gives you more options in the future and can provide peace of mind while the jewelry is being created.
Before turning dog ashes into jewelry, these are some of the most useful things to understand:
We , ask customers to send a small amount of ashes, fur, hair, flowers, fabric or other inclusions and states that unused material is returned. Its current turnaround is approximately six to eight weeks.
For most dog ashes jewelry, surprisingly little is required.
Many small fillable or infused designs use roughly a quarter teaspoon or less, although the exact amount varies by design and maker. Funeral.com similarly notes that cremation jewelry typically uses only a small symbolic portion rather than the entirety of a pet’s remains.
Our ashes-to-jewelry process explains that approximately a teaspoon may be requested as a working amount for its process, while only the material required for the jewelry is ultimately used.
Cremation diamonds are the major exception. Eterneva currently says its process requires approximately ½ cup, or 100 grams, of ashes, or about five grams of hair.
If you want the jewelry made specifically from your dog’s ashes, private cremation is the clearest option.
With private cremation, the pet is cremated individually and the ashes are returned to the owner. With communal cremation, several pets are cremated together and individual ashes generally are not returned.
That makes this one of the few decisions that may need to be made before your dog is cremated. If you already have your dog’s ashes and are unsure which type of cremation was performed, ask your veterinarian or crematory.
There are three broad categories.
Fillable cremation jewelry contains a small compartment that holds ashes. These pendants and rings are generally among the more affordable options.
Infused jewelry incorporates ashes directly into resin, glass or another decorative material. These pieces involve more artisan work and may therefore cost more than basic fillable jewelry. Funeral.com notes that price generally increases with customization, precious metals and more complex craftsmanship.
Cremation diamonds are a completely different process and are substantially more expensive. Eterneva’s current pricing starts around $2,999 and increases according to the diamond selected.
Custom ashes jewelry commonly takes around six weeks, although individual makers and designs vary. Wes currently list a six-to-eight-week handcrafted turnaround after receiving the required inclusions.
Cremation diamonds require considerably longer. Eterneva describes a process lasting approximately seven to ten months.
Remember to allow additional time for sending the ashes and receiving the completed jewelry.
And there is no requirement to order immediately after losing your dog. Waiting until you feel comfortable choosing a design is perfectly reasonable.
The most important rule is simple: do not send more ashes than necessary.
Follow the jeweler’s instructions precisely for measuring and packaging. Generally, cremated remains should be placed in a securely sealed inner container with appropriate protective outer packaging, and a trackable shipping method provides additional reassurance.
Keep the majority of the ashes safely stored at home and consider taking a photo or making a note of exactly what you sent.
Before sending anything, decide what you want the finished piece to feel like.
Consider whether you want a dog ashes necklace, ring or bracelet; whether the ashes should be visible or concealed; your preferred metal; and personalization such as your dog’s name, paw print, dates or birthstone.
Also ask the maker what happens to unused ashes and what their repair or remake policy is. Keeping most of your dog’s ashes gives you the option of creating another keepsake later if the original is lost or damaged.
And ashes are not the only possibility. Many memorial jewelry makers can incorporate dog fur instead of or alongside ashes, which can be particularly meaningful for families who choose burial rather than cremation.
Ask your memorial jeweler how much ash they need, whether unused material will be returned, how the ashes are incorporated and sealed, how long the process realistically takes, what shipping method they recommend, and what happens if the jewelry is damaged or lost.
You may also want to ask whether fur can be used instead of ashes and, if your dog has not yet been cremated, confirm with your crematory that you are choosing private cremation.
Usually only a small amount—often around ¼ teaspoon or less for many fillable or infused designs. Some makers may ask you to send slightly more as a working amount. Cremation diamonds require substantially more.
Private cremation is recommended if you specifically want your dog’s individual ashes returned for memorial jewelry. Communal cremation typically does not return individual remains.
Handmade ashes jewelry often takes around six weeks; We currently quote approximately six to eight weeks. Cremation diamonds may take seven to ten months.
Yes. Many memorial jewelry designs can incorporate a small amount of fur, making this an option even if your dog was buried or has not yet passed.
Turning your dog’s ashes into jewelry usually requires only a tiny portion of their cremated remains. Choose private cremation if having only your dog’s ashes is important, understand the difference between fillable, infused and diamond memorial jewelry, keep most of the ashes safely at home, and take your time choosing a design.
A little planning beforehand can make the finished keepsake something you feel comfortable wearing for years to come.
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