There are lots of ways to remember a loved one and memorial jewellery is something that has been around for millennia.

We've more options in present day - from incorporating ashes / hair in glass or resin, to the very traditional method of plaiting hair and making that into bracelets or brooches.

I offer a simple and subtle way to carry a piece of your special one with you; I'll create an embellishment / focal piece by incorporating some of the ashes into the Art Clay Silver at the clay stage, so that when I fire the clay (at a temperature lower than that used in the crematorium) the ashes are permanently bonded within the piece. This results in piece that is subtle and durable - with a texture slightly less smooth than traditional silver, enabling you to run your finger over it and sense your loved one.

Photos show an example of some stud earrings and the process in making them. These were based on a star theme, as requested. You will, of course be able to choose your own design / theme and style of jewellery, adding gems or not, as you wish

I've detailed how I made this in my blog:

https://dawngilldesigns.wordpress.com/2026/06/15/scraphappy-june-2026-memorial-jewellery-art-clay-silver/

This is made fully to order and the price shown is the starting point for a simple necklace/pendant with a co-ordinating charm made using the filings and scraps that result from refining the pendant before I fire it - see collages for examples working to my customers chosen themes

Please contact me to discuss your wishes before placing an order as the final price will depend on the gem chosen and the style of jewellery you wish.

Please choose your postage from the options at checkout - choose 'collection' if you are local to Exeter and expect to be able to pop round and pick it up, or if we've already discussed personal delivery. Otherwise, Next Day Guaranteed is my recommended method, as Royal Mail won't cover silver items against loss or damage for any other delivery methods.

All my silver is now bought as certified recycled eco-silver, made from 100% scrap / recycled silver which has been fully refined to ensure it is of the same quality as traditional sterling, but of course without the environmental impact of mining it.

Memorial jewellery ashes incorporated within silver - made to order

Name: Memorial jewellery ashes incorporated within silver - made to order
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This is made fully to order and the price shown is an average for a selection of pieces using 5g of ACS. Please contact me to discuss your wishes

Sterling Silver will eventually oxidise or tarnish. It's a natural process that can be slowed down by regular wear and by keeping unworn items away from the atmosphere. If you leave your jewellery out on display, this oxidisation will be faster. You can polish up your items, with a soft cloth, some silver polish, or a buffing cloth such as Town Talk, which is readily available from any high street jewellers in the UK

Fine silver is 99.9% silver, and because of this the tarnish rate is much, much slower. Again, a buff should do the job for polishing it back up. If I have patinated your silver already, be gentle when buffing!

Each piece should stand up to regular wear, but , as with all jewellery, please remove it before washing, using chemicals or applying perfume etc

Apply body lotion and perfume a few minutes before putting on your jewellery to help slow down tarnish

The sterling silver used in these items was sold to me by my bullion dealer ass certified recycled.

he gemstones I use have been sold to me by reputable dealers as untreated (unless stated specifically in the listing). They are a natural, organic creation from the earth and each one will be slightly different. You can see examples of this on my Facebook page.
I select the stones that I think go together best for each project, hence my comments that each item is individual.
Returns - standard UK distance selling rules apply, which is for a return and refund (excluding delivery) of items that are unsuitable within 14 days, or of course if they arrive damaged. Exclusions from this standard legislations are for bespoke pieces and for items of a 'personal nature' which generally means items for a piercing.

So, in summary - Can I return my piece if I don't like it, or it doesn't fit?

I'm happy to have you return your item, if you do so promptly, with it's original packaging, and it's unworn in the original condition. However unless it was faulty, I can't absorb the postage - if you are returning an item that had postage included within it, for a reason other than it being faulty, there will be a restocking fee of £5 representative of an element of the postage and packing costs. If you are returning any of my other items, I will refund you for the jewellery only, not the postage paid. Please contact me before returning a piece so I can advise you which level of postage you need to use so you are insured against it being lost by Royal Mail
If you place an order, I aim to have it in the post within 2 business days, unless it's made to order, in which case the current lead in times are listed within the item description - usually within a week.

Delivery - I use Royal Mail, and charge the cost of the post for an item; Currently I have 3 bands of postage pricing; for items below £20 in value,; for items between £20 and £50 and for items between £50 and £250. If you buy multiple items, the total value will dictate the postage cost. This is so that they are insured against loss or damage in transit.

Everything fits in a large letter box, so it will fit securely through your letter box.

Postage to Australia - Jewellery is prohibited from import

Jewellery is on Australia Post's prohibited list. This means I CAN NOT sent it directly to you in Australia without describing it incorrectly on the customs form and risking your order being confiscated.
If you are ordering a gift for someone elsewhere, I will be delighted to post directly to them, or, if you are happy to take the chance of your item being held at customs we'll give it a go. Please send me a message either before placing or within your order
I apologise for the disappointment that this has caused you.
The information regarding this is on the UK Royal Mail website here -
https://www.royalmail.com/australia
How to Measure for Bangle Size

Cut a long strip of card (cereal packs are perfect for this) about a centimetre wide and stick some sellotape to one end so it overhangs a little

Hold your hand as if you were putting on a bangle. Bring all of your fingers together with your thumb and little finger touching.

Take the strip of card and wrap it round your hand at the widest point and stick it together

This will give you a dummy bangle.

Trim most of the excess card, and check that the resulting hoop of card can be moved onto your wrist and off, without it tearing. If it’s too loose, re-stick it a little more snugly. If it’s too tight, loosen it a little.

Once you are happy with the fit, remove it and cut it in two

Measure the length between the two cuts in millimetres and note it down. Be precise

This is the size of bangle you need.
Everything is made using sterling silver. Many pieces are unique and one of a kind items, some are ranges.
Bullion (ie raw precious metal) is expensive and increases in price regularly.
I've decided that rather than increase the price of all my old stock to reflect this, I will just update the new pieces to reflect the cost of the metal when I bought it. This is why you will find some spinner rings, for example at different price points.
The sterling I use is supplied by a UK manufacturer as fully recycled with a minimum fineness of 92.5% silver; the remaining element of the alloy being copper.
Copper items are 100% copper
Within my making process I use food grade citric acid, vegan polishes, Liver of Sulphur, food grade Sodium Bicarbonate, Renaissance Wax finally cleaning each item with tap water and ‘Simple’ branded face soap.
Each piece I make will stand up to regular wear, but, as with all jewellery, please keep it away from children, don’t eat it, remove it before washing, using chemicals, applying perfume etc.
Apply body lotion and perfume a few minutes before putting on your jewellery to help slow down tarnish.
The gemstones I use have been sold to me by reputable UK dealers as untreated (unless stated specifically in the listing). They are a natural, organic creation from the earth and each one will be slightly different.
It's law in the UK, that precious metals for sale, heavier than 7.78grams (silver) / 1gram (gold) must be formally assayed (ie tested, verified & hallmarked)
https://www.assayofficelondon.co.uk/media/1431/dealers_notice_2015.pdf

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AMJul 14
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
a truly meaningful piece that I will treasure forever.
From the very beginning, I felt that Dawn understood exactly what I was hoping to create. I had an idea in mind, starting from a lovely wrap-around ring that Dawn had already created and with her wonderful advice, guidance, and craftsmanship, she turned it into something even more special than I could have imagined.
Dawn beautifully incorporated two gorgeous gemstones and a delicate star into my memorial ring, creating a truly meaningful piece that I will treasure forever.
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