Choosing Rings Made From Ashes: 5 Things to Consider
Rings made from ashes are precious pieces of jewelry that let us cherish the memories of loved ones long after they’ve passed on. While the idea of designing a ring made from ashes might seem intimidating at first, the process is thankfully easy and straightforward.
If you want to immortalize a loved one in a beautiful cremation ring, here are five things to consider to help you create the perfect memorial piece.
Diamond Color
The first thing to decide on when creating rings made from cremation ashes is the color of the diamond. At Heart In Diamond, we provide diamonds in the following colors:
- Orange-yellow
- Yellow-green
- Deep red
- Blue
- White
There are several different ways you can choose the diamond color. You can simply pick the style which appeals to you the most and that fits in well with your other jewelry. Or you can take a more personal approach and select a diamond that symbolizes the person it’s honoring.
Think about their favorite colour, the color of their eyes, their hair or the clothes they used to wear the most. These pieces of information will help you choose a special diamond as unique as the person it represents.
Diamond Carat
The next step when choosing rings made from cremation ashes is the diamond carat. The carat determines the size of the diamond: the higher the carat number, the larger the diamond.
While it shouldn’t be the determining factor, you need to take your budget into consideration when choosing the diamond carat. The larger the carat, the more expensive the diamond.
You should also think about when you’re going to wear the cremation ring. If you’re planning on wearing it every day, you should choose a small or a medium carat, as they’re less cumbersome. But if you want to keep your cremation ring for special occasions, consider a large carat that you can show off at big events.
The person the ring commemorates can also help you determine the best diamond carat size. Were they quiet, calm and collected? Then consider a smaller diamond carat. Or were they loud, laughing and the life of the party? If so, choose a larger diamond carat.
Diamond Cut
Another important factor to take into consideration when choosing rings made from ashes is the diamond cut. This refers to the shape of the diamond. At Heart In Diamond, we offer round, princess and cushion diamond cuts as standard. But if you’re interested in a different diamond cut, we can accommodate your request. Please get in touch with us to discuss it.
When picking a diamond cut, it’s important to choose something which you like that you’ll be happy to wear. But you can also use the memory of your lost loved one to help you decide. Consider a princess-cut diamond for someone who was always the princess in your life, or a bespoke heart-cut diamond for the person who stole your heart.
Ring Setting
One of the biggest elements to think about when designing rings made from cremation ashes is the ring setting. We have more than 900 different ring settings to choose from, so you’re guaranteed to find the perfect piece you’ve been searching for.
From simple, minimalist designs and clean, modern styles to complex, vintage forms and intricate, extravagant pieces, it’s easy to choose the perfect setting to represent someone special.
While it’s a wonderful idea to select a ring setting which serves as a reminder of the person you’ve lost, it’s crucial you pick a ring setting which is comfortable and visually appealing to you. Take a look at the other rings you wear on a regular basis and select a ring setting which will work seamlessly alongside them.
Metal Type
The last thing to deliberate when creating a ring made from ashes is the metal type. At Heart In Diamond, we create cremation rings in white gold, yellow gold and platinum. As with the ring setting, it’s worth choosing a metal type that you find beautiful, one that fits in well with the other rings you wear. But you can make this choice more personal, too.
You could decide according to the type of metal the person you’re honoring preferred, or select the metal type which reminds you of them the most. For example, you could choose yellow gold to commemorate someone with blond hair or platinum in memory of someone who loved the finer things in life.
Create a Unique Ring Made from Ashes
There’s a lot to think about when it’s time to turn ashes into a poignant cremation ring and there are no set of rules. As long as the ring you create looks beautiful to you and makes you think of the person it’s celebrating, you made the right choice.