Often, people look for unique ways to retain the memory of a deceased loved one. No doubt, there is always a strong yearning to hold the memory of a deceased loved one close to your heart. In this regard, memorial jewelry has recently gained popularity. Once considered to be a queer innovation, memorial jewelry has become the preferred method for keeping the memory of a loved one close and alive.

The availability of a variety of choices virtually ensures that there is a piece of jewelry for individuals with different personalities. So, you can easily select a keepsake that suits your personality and taste. Indeed, a plethora of choices are available to you, ranging from the urn pendants and cremation rings to cremation bracelets, necklaces and key chains.

A few of these pieces are created to fill up the pendant with a part of your loved one’s cremated ashes. However, other pieces feature a chamber attached to hold the remains of your beloved. It is not always necessary to place the ashes of your loved ones inside the chamber. Other memorable items include crushed and dried flowers, earth from the burial site of a loved one or a few strands of hair. Generally, bracelets and necklaces are suitable for this kind of choice.

Portrait pendant is another choice for memorial jewelry. Here, a laser is utilized to etch a copied portrait over the surface of pendant. Moreover, the portrait is transferred permanently to a pendant usually provided by a relative, family member or close friend of the deceased person.

The latest addition to the range of memorial jewelry is a cremation diamond. These diamonds can be created through a small portion of the cremated remains or a few strands of hair. In the beginning of the process, carbon is extracted. Thereafter, the carbon is subject to extreme heat and pressure.

A few pieces of memorial jewelry can be specifically designed for display in your home. Moreover, there are glass domes especially made for this purpose. These domes can be utilized for the display of jewelry in a beautiful and a tasteful manner. Often, storage boxes are available with jewelry. They can be utilized for the purpose of storage or display when the jewelry is not worn.

Apart from all these, memorial bracelets are also available with the name of the deceased loved one engraved on them. Majority of people wear these bracelets as a remembrance of a loved one who lost his/her life during a war or military action. Generally, the design of these bracelets resembles a cuff. They could be made from steel or any other metal.

A very special kind of memorial jewelry is made of ancient stone from the Holy Land.

Historical Stone from the Holy Land

As early as 2000 years BC, the Israelites mined this same stone to be used in building several historical sites that are familiar to people around the world, such as the City of Jerusalem, King Solomon’s Temple, and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, which is said to be built over the spot where Jesus Christ was laid to rest.

The stone used in making this exquisite memorial jewelry is mined from quarries near the holy cities of Bethlehem and Jerusalem and shipped to the United States from the Holy Land port of Haifa, in Israel. In the U.S, expert craftsmen cut, polish and hand craft the stone into simple but beautiful keepsake pendants.

Stone Memorial Jewelry Has Broad Appeal

Stone from the Holy Land is an excellent medium for memorial jewelry, and for a number of reasons. The Holy Land is a sacred place to followers of three of the world’s great religions – Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Furthermore, several passages from sacred texts refer to God as a “rock” or “cornerstone.” These stone memorial keepsakes serve as an exquisite memorial to a loved one – strong and eternal. And memorial jewelry made of stone from the Holy Land is a reminder of God’s eternal love and the everything the wearer treasures about her faith, including hope for an afterlife, where loved ones will be united once again. Finally, stone memorial jewelry has a handsome appearance and natural feel that appeal to both men and women.

Stone Memorial Keepsakes in A Variety of Designs

The variety of stone memorial jewelry designs is limited only by the imagination and creativity of the artisans who craft each memorial keepsake. For example, you might choose a simple stone pillar engraved with the words “I am with you,” or “Shalom” – a Hebrew word for “peace” – words that are meant to bring comfort to the bereaved and serve as a reminder that he is not alone in his sorrow.

Other stone memorial jewelry designs include religious symbols, such as the hands of God, different types of crosses and angels, or a dove representing the Holy Spirit. There is also a butterfly stone memorial pendant, perhaps intended to symbolize the freedom of the soul.