Best Cremation Jewelry Companies: How to Compare Makers

There is no single best cremation jewelry company, because makers specialize in different things. Some sell pendants you fill yourself, some make glass or resin pieces from a small amount of ashes, and some grow memorial diamonds. In September 2026, listed prices ranged from about $50 for a ready-to-fill pendant to several thousand dollars for a diamond. This guide compares what each maker says publicly and shows you what to check before you pay.

How did we compare these companies?

We haven't tested or ranked these makers. Everything below comes from each company's own website in September 2026, and prices, timelines and policies change. Check the current terms on each site before you order. The makers named here are examples, not endorsements, and many others exist.

If you're still deciding which kind of piece you want, start with our guide to the types of cremation jewelry.

How do the companies compare?

Which companies sell ready-to-fill and sealed jewelry?

Jewelry Keepsakes describes itself as a family-owned business in Montana and says it is BBB accredited. It sells pendants, rings, bracelets and engraved pieces in sterling silver, 14K gold and stainless steel, and offers a one-year warranty. It says regular pieces are filled by you with a kit and aren't waterproof, while permanently sealed pieces are filled and welded by the company. Its return policy is 30 days for most items, but custom, engraved, filled, permanently sealed and ash-resin pieces are not returnable, and solid 14K gold is returnable only if in stock, with a 15% restocking fee.

OneWorld Memorials sells urns, jewelry and keepsakes, with heart pendants from about $119.95. It lists free ground shipping on orders of $100 or more.

These suit families who want a modest piece quickly and don't want to send ashes away. Our guides to urn necklaces and urn bracelets cover styles.

Which companies make glass and resin pieces?

Spirit Pieces makes glass orbs, suncatchers, paperweights and pendants. It asks for about half a teaspoon of ashes per piece and quotes about six weeks. Its terms include a 30-day money-back guarantee for breakage with photos, no refunds for looks, and a requirement that the collection kit be returned within 18 months of your order being accepted.

Ashes Into Glass makes glass jewelry, includes engraving at no charge, asks for one teaspoon of ashes and quotes four to six weeks. It says its jewelry has a lifetime guarantee against manufacturing faults.

Close By Me Jewelry describes a patented process that bonds ashes into a resin center stone set in .925 sterling silver or 14K gold. Its care advice says to avoid harsh chemicals, prolonged sunlight and abrasives.

Because these pieces are made to order, read the refund terms carefully. Our guide to turning ashes into glass explains the process.

Which companies make memorial diamonds?

All four below make lab-grown diamonds from ashes or hair.

• Eterneva lists prices from $3,499 for 0.25 carat, including chain-of-custody documentation, photo and video updates, engraving and gemologist grading.
• LifeGem says it needs 4 ounces (100 grams) of ashes or a lock of hair, although its FAQ also says it can work with as little as a tablespoon of ashes. It typically takes about six months and gives each order a 16-digit tracking number. It says pet diamonds cost the same as human ones.
• Algordanza lists 4,240 euros for a 0.4 carat raw diamond. It describes itself as a Swiss company and says each diamond comes with a certificate documenting authenticity, size, cut and color.
• Heart In Diamond lists prices from $1,770 and offers independent gemological certification as an optional extra. Jewelry settings cost extra.

For pets, see memorial diamonds from pet ashes and pet memorial jewelry.

How do you choose a cremation jewelry company?

1. Pick the type first. Hidden in a chamber, visible in glass or resin, or a diamond. Budget often decides.
2. Compare the total cost. Add shipping, engraving, settings (Heart In Diamond charges separately) and any fee for returning leftover ashes.
3. Read return and cancellation terms. They differ widely and custom work is often final.
4. Ask how ashes are handled. Spirit Pieces describes double-labeled bags and a confirmation when the kit is logged. Ask every company what it does.
5. Ask what you receive with a diamond. Request the paperwork in advance.
6. Check for a real way to reach them. A phone number or email address that answers questions is a good sign.
7. Look for outside reviews. Search the company name with "complaints" and check the Better Business Bureau as well as the company's own testimonials.

How do you send ashes safely?

If a company asks you to mail ashes, the US Postal Service requires Priority Mail Express and its USPS Cremated Remains box, and since March 1, 2025 that box is mandatory, according to CANA. Our guide to shipping cremated remains explains the steps. Keep the tracking number, and ask the company to confirm when your kit arrives.

What to do next

1. Choose the type and set a budget.
2. Shortlist two or three companies and read their current terms.
3. Ask how ashes are tracked, and what happens to any you don't use.
4. Only then place the order or send the ashes.