Memorial Jewellery — Crafted With Care
Keep them close. Hand-made memorial pieces created with ashes, hair, or meaningful materials — hallmarked in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter.
Handled with dignity
Your inclusions are treated with utmost respect and tracked at every step.
Made to last
Solid precious metals, fully hallmarked. Optional 12-month workshop warranty.
Private & confidential
We never share details. Unused ashes/hair are carefully returned to you.
What Can We Incorporate?
Choose the element that feels right for you — we’ll guide you on safe quantities and options.
Cremation ashes
Encased securely within the setting or a sealed chamber. Subtle, invisible, and protected.
Hair or fur
A lock of hair (human or pet) set within the piece or a hidden locket-style chamber.
Other mementos
Tiny fabric, handwriting engraving, or meaningful stones. Tell us your idea — we’ll advise safely.
How the Process Works
Talk with us (free): A 20–30 minute phone/ video call to discuss ideas, budget, and timelines.
- Design & quote: We will confirm your design and send a quote to you for your approval.
- Sending your keepsake: We will guide you on the best way to send your inclusions to us.
- Crafting: Your piece is handmade (typically 8-12 weeks), then hallmarked in Birmingham.
- Return & care: We return any unused ashes/hair with your finished piece.
Memorial Prices
Silver: from £295
Gold: from £495
Final price depends on design, metal, band width, and any gemstones.
Recent Memorial Pieces
Memorial FAQs
A very small amount. Typically ~1 teaspoon of ashes, or a small lock of hair tied with thread. We return any unused material with your finished piece.
Inclusions are sealed within the design (e.g., chamber or encapsulation) during fabrication. The seal is permanent and not visible when worn.
After we receive your keepsake, crafting usually takes 8-12 weeks depending on complexity. If you have a special date, tell us and we’ll advise feasibility.
Many memorial rings can be resized; we’ll confirm based on your design. We also offer ring sizers and a sizing guide before making your piece.
We catalogue and securely store your inclusions during crafting, then return all unused material with your finished jewellery.
Ready When You Are
We’ll guide you gently through each step.
Prefer email? mail@hellcatjewellery.com