For millennia, art has been created and jewelry has been made to help us remember death, to remember those that have died, and to treasure loved ones and cherish life while we can.
Memento Mori. Remember you must die.
 
I would love to create a beautiful piece just for you.
Your jewel will be meticulously crafted with intention, using your own precious memento: cremation remains of a loved one,
beloved hair, fur, or whiskers, or teeth/pet bones, as long as they are tiny enough.
 
You can choose to feature your memento solo or adorn it with my special mix of carefully curated flowers and botanicals. They are some of my favorites for protection, including torilis arvensis and atropa belladonna.
 
*Botanicals for Protection will allow less of the background color to show through
 
Torilis Arvensis is a tiny, delicate yet beautiful flower native to Texas. It is largely considered a "weed" and develops large, brutal stickers.
Atropa Belladonna corresponds beautifully with death, the spiritual, and strong protection.
 
Choose a jewel color to complement your memento. Light items, like ashes, bone or pale fur, contrast nicely against dark backgrounds. Dark items like black hair stand out against pale background colors. For a much more subtle jewel, pair light with light and dark with dark.
 
This sterling silver ring design features a smooth bezel and twisted band. Choose your ring size, color, and other jewel options below.
If you have special requests or questions about design, please write into the order notes.
 
Once your order is placed, you will receive an additional email with shipping instructions for you memento. (As of now I must send this email manually, so please allow 1-2 business days)
 
Please allow 4-6 weeks for creation and shipping time after I receive your memento. Any unused portions will be shipped back to you with your finished piece.
 
*All resin will yellow, at least slightly over time, no matter what brands or marketing might say. To combat this, I use a high-quality hard resin for artists and a special 'blueing' technique. For this reason, any very pale or white shades will have a slight blue tint.
 
*As art is imperfect, there may be a tiny air bubble or few in your jewel, or other slight imperfections, though I work as hard as possible to prevent these.
 
*I do not buy pre-made rings or parts. My silver is handforged by me, giving each piece a unique handmade look and feel.
 
*The Jewel is 10mm and may measure up to ~12mm in it's setting.