Ultimate cremation rings guide: How to choose your perfect cremation ring

Turning ashes into cremation rings is one of the best ways to express the deep connection and powerful love you once shared with someone close to you. But with so many different kinds of diamonds, various settings and precious metal types to choose from, selecting a truly meaningful ring can seem overwhelming, especially when you’re dealing with such a great loss.

To help make the design process easier for you, we’ve put together the ultimate cremation rings guide, supporting you while you make all the important choices which will determine what your one-of-a-kind keepsake looks like. 

Diamond

The first step in creating your cremation ring is to decide on the type of diamond. At Heart In Diamond, we create diamonds in the following colors, cuts and carats:

Colors

  • Orange-yellow
  • Yellow-green
  • Deep red
  • Blue
  • White

Cuts

Carats

  • 0.03 - 0.09
  • 0.10 - 0.19
  • 0.25
  • 0.5
  • 0.75
  • 1
  • 1.25
  • 1.5
  • 2

There are two main avenues to explore when designing cremation diamonds. You can either choose a diamond which you find visually appealing, or select a diamond which represents the person you want to remember. If you choose the second option, some things to take into consideration include: eye color, hair color and personality.

If you’re planning on wearing your ashes ring every day, make sure you choose a diamond that suits your style and way of life. For example, if you use your hands a lot in your job, it’s wise to consider a small or medium-size diamond which won’t prove cumbersome at work.

Metal

When you’ve designed your cremation diamond, it’s time to choose a complementary metal. Again, you can choose the type of metal so it symbolizes the person you want to honor. But always make sure it’s a type of metal which you find beautiful and one that fits in with any other rings you wear so you can enjoy maximum use out of it.

At Heart In Diamond, we offer our cremation jewelry in:

  • 14k white gold
  • 18k white gold
  • 14k yellow gold
  • 18k yellow gold
  • Platinum

The higher the gold karat number, the stronger and more long-lasting the metal will be. However, platinum is stronger and more durable than either kind of gold. And while platinum does scratch more easily than gold, the scratches can easily be polished out.

Setting

Next, it’s time to choose your ashes’ ring setting. We have more than 900 different ring styles to choose between, ranging from modern, minimalist and unusual to classic, vintage and extravagant.

With so many different styles to choose from, you’re guaranteed to find the perfect design which not only is a suitable representation of the person you want to remember, but a beautiful addition to your jewelry collection, too.

Engraving

One of the most important and intimate aspects of cremation rings is the ability to add an engraving to the diamond. You can use this opportunity to add some initials to the diamond or anything meaningful which you want to remember. 

Engraving is an entirely optional step, but many people find this makes an already special keepsake even more unique and significant.

Location

The last step in creating cremation rings is to decide where you want to wear it. The obvious location for a cremation ring is on your finger, but you’ve still got to choose which hand and which finger to wear it on. If the ring is to commemorate a spouse, consider removing your wedding band and replacing it with the new piece of cremation jewelry.

If you don’t want to wear your ashes ring on your finger, there is another option: you can place the ring on a chain and wear it around your neck. This way, you can keep them close to your heart.

Cremation rings are very important and meaningful pieces of jewelry which you’ll treasure for many years. Spending time designing the perfect memorial piece which truly commemorates and represents your loved one will help you work your way through the grieving process and come out the other end stronger.

When you receive your beautiful cremation ring in person, you’ll be so glad you took such a thoughtful approach to the design process. Now you have a gorgeous and significant piece of jewelry to wear forever.