Memorial jewelry has been popular throughout history. The Victorians made it especially popular with their Whitby Jet mourning jewelry and lockets to keep loved one's hair.
These days memorial keepsake jewelry can be for keeping a photo close to your heart, for keeping a pinch of cremation ashes in, or a lock of hair. Sometimes, just a heart, an angel, a tear or a cross can be a comforting symbol to wear.
Whether you are buying a piece for yourself, as a remembrance of a loved one, or choosing a gift for a bereaved friend, we have put together a selection of the most beautiful pieces we could find for you. There is a wide range of prices to suit all pockets. Each link on this page goes to a selection of that type of jewelry. All suppliers ship to the USA and most ship worldwide, but check before you order.
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