Resin Cremation Jewelry Explained: Pros, Cons & What to Expect
What is Cremation Jewelry?
Cremation, memorial, or ashes jewelry is a beautiful and meaningful way to keep a loved one close. These pieces incorporate a small portion of ashes into wearable art—whether it's a necklace, ring, bracelet, or other keepsake.
There are two main techniques for creating ashes jewelry:
1) Resin – where the ashes are suspended in colored or clear resin.
2) Sealed under gemstones – where the ashes are hidden and secured beneath a stone using tiny screws.
In today’s post, we’re diving into the pros and cons of resin ashes jewelry to help you decide if it’s the right option for you or someone you love.
Stay tuned!
Pros:
Perhaps the best part about using resin to create ashes jewelry is that the ashes remain visible. Many people look for this feature when purchasing cremation jewelry, as it helps them feel more connected to their loved one.
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- When buying a piece made with resin, you're primarily paying for the craftsmanship rather than the material itself. Typically, in a ring, most of the cost goes toward the center stone. However, because resin is very affordable, you won’t be paying as much as you would for traditional jewelry. There's also something meaningful in the idea that the most invaluable part of the ring—a loved one’s ashes—takes the place of a costly gemstone.
- Resin is also extremely versatile, as it can be shaped and sized in almost any way. You're not limited to the classic cuts of gemstones and diamonds; instead, you can get as creative as you'd like!
- Not only is resin durable and difficult to break, but it's also easily repairable. While scratching or damaging resin is uncommon, any wear can usually be restored with a simple repair, making it look brand new again.
Cons:
- Resin can only have a flat surface; therefore, it cannot take the shape of a faceted gemstone.
- Because the texture of ashes is inconsistent, they can sometimes slightly protrude and create tiny bubbles on the surface. This is sometimes unavoidable, as the texture of ashes cannot be altered. However, these imperfections are only noticeable when looking at the jewelry very closely.
- Although we always strive to fulfill our customers' requests, the resin’s color may occasionally differ from what you initially expected. Ashes tend to be light gray, and when mixed with resin, they have a subtle effect on the resin’s color. Lighter colors are less impacted, while darker hues may appear slightly lighter. We always send customers color swatches before starting the creation process, but it’s important to be prepared for a slight variation in color.
Cremation Jewelry, Where To Start?
Our process is easy, fast, and an enjoyable distraction in these hard times. Let's go over the steps, so you can know what to expect!
1) We specialize in fully personalized designs, so we can recreate any style or design you’d like! Simply send us an inquiry by send us inquiry by clicking here and provide a brief description of the piece you want. Attaching pictures of styles you like is always helpful.
2) Once we understand your vision, we will create a 3D design of your ring or pendant and send you renderings before production begins. This way, you can request any adjustments until you absolutely LOVE the design!
3) After you approve the final design, we’ll start fabrication and ship your piece to you. The entire process typically takes 2–3 weeks from start to finish.
Additional Benefits and Payment Plans
At Fine and Flux, we always work within your budget and needs. By sharing your comfort zone with us, we’ll provide a selection of materials and design options tailored just for you.
We also offer 0% interest-free payment plans, allowing you to pay in up to 3 installments without any extra charges. If you’re interested in this option, simply let us know when you reach out—we’ll make it happen!
All our jewelry comes with free ring sizers, complimentary engravings, and free shipping. You can also explore our standard non-resin ashes jewelry by clicking here.
If you're interested in cremation jewelry or would like to learn more about our personalization options, feel free to email us at info@fineandflux.com —we’d be happy to help!
You can also browse our collection of previous cremation jewelry designs to get inspired.