When it comes to memorial jewellery, many people don’t realise that ashes can be set in different materials. While resin is often used, I choose to work with glass — and here’s why I believe it makes the most meaningful, lasting choice for your jewellery.
1. ✨ Luminosity and Depth
Glass naturally catches the light in a way resin cannot. It has a luminous quality, almost like looking into a gemstone, giving the ashes a beautiful depth and glow.
2. 🔥 Permanence
When ashes are fused into glass in the kiln, they become part of the material itself. Resin, on the other hand, is a type of plastic that may yellow, scratch, or deteriorate over time. Glass is stable, permanent, and built to last.
3. 🌿 A Natural Material
Glass is made from natural elements, while resin is a synthetic product. For me, using glass feels more respectful and in tune with the idea of creating something meaningful and enduring.
4. 🛠 Handcrafted Uniqueness
Every glass jewel I create is slightly different. The way the ashes react in the kiln creates a one-of-a-kind pattern, meaning no two pieces are ever the same. Resin often looks uniform and can be poured into standard moulds, but glass offers true individuality.
5. 💎 Timeless Beauty
Glass has been used in jewellery for thousands of years. Its clarity and beauty don’t fade — instead, it becomes a timeless keepsake you can treasure forever.
Choosing glass over resin means choosing a material that honours your loved one with lasting beauty, strength, and light. Every piece of ashes-in-glass jewellery I make is handcrafted with care, so you can carry your memories with you always.