This stylish leather bracelet will be made to order to your exact requirements. A popular design choice for both men and women, it is a comforting physical reminder that your loved one is always with you.
Each bead will be hand crafted with crystal resin in a colour of your choice along with a small amount of cremation ashes. The stainless steel beads are available in steel, black or gold colour and I have a choice of bracelet styles, available available. Choose your preferred colour combinations for a truely unique memorial item that not only represents your loved ones, but also your own unique style.
*NEW OPTIONS* I now have the following options available for your bracelet band. Braided Leather - If you don't plan to wear your jewellery every day, not as hardy as solid or synthetic leather. Solid Leather - A premium leather band, very hardwearing and fine for everyday wear with proper care. Braided Super fibre leather - Looks and feels very much like real braided leather but my more durable and water resistant. Vegan friendly. Braided leather with stainless steel - As above but with a modern twist. Braided steel - Black PVD coated stainless steel braided around a flexible rubber base.
The bracelet has a strong stainless steel rocker clasp. We appreciate how important it is to keep your memorial beads safe and we have designed this bracelet so that the beads cannot slide off over the clasp. The bracelet will be made to the measurements you provide, please ensure that you have checked the size as this cannot be altered after the bracelet has been custom made. I recommend ordering 1-2cm larger than the actual wrist size for a comfortable fit. The charge to make a new bracelet in a different size with your existing beads will be £35.
The bracelet can be ordered online with up to 5 stainless steel ashes beads added (please contact me if you need more than 5 beads), each with a small amount ashes from your loved ones. please feel free to use the order notes section to expalin any particular requirements you have for example different colour beads or if you would like multiple beads to be fitted in a specific order. Please note that this item is only available with ashes, it is not suitable for hair or pet fur.
These beads are not available to purchase without a bracelet.
You may send your ashes directly to me in a small sealed bag (the address will be supplied in your order confirmation email) or order a colection kit which will include a small bag to put your ashes in and a return envelope. Choose a standard length or have your bracelet made to measure at no extra charge. Please be aware that once the bracelet is made it cannot be altered. If you wish to have more beads added in the future you will need to have a new bacelet made, however I can add the old beads to the new bracelet at no extra charge if you send them to me with your inclusions (please note that the old bracelet will be destroyed in this process).
Leather Bracelet Care Guide
We want your leather bracelet to last you many years, however if you have not owned a leather bracelet before you may not be familiar with how to care for one. Here are some care tips for keeping it in good condition.
1. Do not allow the bracelet to get wet. The most common cause of damage to leather bracelets is water damage. Always remove your bracelet for showering, swimming, washing up, bathing the kids or the dog etc. Signs of water damage include the bracelet becoming sticky/tacky to touch, eventually the braided strands will become weak and break. 2. Clean your bracelet after each wear and condition it every 2-3 months. The bracelet should be wiped clean with a dry or very slightly damp cloth, to remove any dirt, sweat and skin oils that could damage it. Do not allow the bracelet to become wet and if you do use a damp cloth make sure the band is fully air dried before putting it back on, never use heat to dry leather. Every 2-3 months use a specialist leather cleaner and conditioner to keep your bracelet in the best possible condition.
3. Avoid heat and humid conditions. When you remove your bracelet to shower, leave it in another room away from the steam of the hot water. Never wear the bracelet in a steam room or sauna and avoid any direct sunlight or other UV light (e.g. a sunbed) or heat, it is advisable to leave the bracelet at home if you are going on a sunshine holiday, or even on hot days in the UK.
4. Avoid contact with chemicals. Remove your bracelet before applying perfumes and after shaves, moisturisers or sunscreen products and do not put it back on until the skin is fully dry. Do not attempt to clean the bracelet with anything other than specialist leather cleaner.
5. Remove your bracelet when you do any form of rigorous exercise or heavy lifting, and take it off when you go to bed. This minimises the affects of skin oils and sweat on the leather.
6. Give it a break, I understand that you’ll want to wear it every single day, but leather can really benefit from being given a breather. Regularly leave it off for a few days at a time to allow the leather a chance to dry out. You’ll be surprised how much this can lengthen the lifespan of a leather product. 7. Store it carefully. Pop it back in it’s pouch and store in in cool, dry place.
Leather Bracelet Suggested Cleaning & Conditioning Routine:
After Each Wear (Light Clean)
Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth to remove sweat, skin oils, and dust.
Avoid using water unless absolutely necessary.
Monthly (Light Refresh)
Lightly dampen a cloth with distilled water (not tap water) — just enough to feel barely moist.
Wipe the bracelet gently, avoiding soaking.
Immediately pat dry with another soft cloth.
Every 2–3 Months (Deep Care)
Use a pH-balanced leather cleaner sparingly (apply to a cloth, not directly to leather).
Gently wipe the surface to remove deeper dirt.
Apply a small amount of leather conditioner to a clean cloth.
Rub lightly in circular motions to restore flexibility and prevent cracks.
Leave for 10–15 minutes, then buff with a dry cloth.
Important:
Never use baby wipes, alcohol, bleach, or regular soap — they can strip natural oils and damage the leather.
Keep leather away from water, perfumes, and excessive sunlight.
FAQs
I generally ask for around a teaspoon of ashes, although that is way more than I actually need. It gives me a good amount to be able to pick out the very best ashes for your jewellery.
You can choose whether to receive an ashes collection kit or whether to send them yourself. My ashes collection kit contains a small bag to put your ashes into, and a larger one to ensure extra protection in the post. It also includes an envelope to return the ashes in with prepaid 2nd class postage.
If you are sending the ashes yourself, I recommend packaging them in a small grip seal bag, ideally double bagged in case of any leaking. Please use a plastic or bubble envelope as paper can easily rip.
You can send using standard post, or a tracked service, however I prefer deliveries that do not require a signature as missed deliveries can cause a delay in processing your order.
My address will be provided in the confirmation email after you order. Please not not send any inclusions until after you have ordered and received your order number.
Collection kits are posted out every 2-3 days with standard 2nd class post, please allow around a week for delivery. if you need your item in a hurry, I recommend sending your inclusions in your own packaging..
Most customers send their ashes via Royal Mail, however if you would prefer to deliver them by hand, you are welcome to do so as long as the ashes are well labelled. You can pop them through my letterbox at any time.
All orders will be posted out by Royal Mail. I do not offer a collection service as I often work irregular and changeable hours. If you are local to the SESKU area, I am happy to arrange delivery by hand.
Any leftover ashes will be returned to you unless you request for me to store them.
If you think you might like to order more jewellery in the future and do not want to keep sending your ashes backwards and forwards in the post, I am happy to store up to a teaspoon worth of ashes for you. All ashes are stored in well labelled bags attached to your original order details. If you wish to use ashes in future please make sure you keep a note of the order number.
I will always try to set ashes in the style that you see in my product photos. I will make them as visible as possible unless requested otherwise. If you would prefer the ashes to be more discreet or completely hidden, I can do that, just let me know. Do keep in mind that ashes are unique and will all look different, for the most visible ashes try to send me more coarse ashes rather than fine, dusty ones.
See the main product description for more details regarding suitability of specific items. Most items can be set with ashes. hair or fur, exceptions are items with very small or fiddly fill areas such as tiny Italian charms, and channel beads.
I ask customers to please allow up to 4 weeks for standard delivery, if I can get your order out sooner I will do, but there are no guarantees with this service.
If you need to guarantee that you receive your item for a specific date, please select one of the priority turnaround options available. The selected turnaround time will begin from the date that I receive your inclusions, and not from the date you place the order.
Standard postage is using Royal Mail's tracked48 service which is usually delivered within 2-3 days for being posted. You can upgrade to tracked24 or Special Delivery at checkout. If you wish to upgrade after ordering, please contact me.
If you need your order quickly, you may prefer to send your inclusions yourself rather than waiting to receive a collection kit.
Lasting Touch is an online business and I do not keep product samples available to view. Most of the items you see on my website and social media pages are of customer orders, so I no longer have them. If you want to see additional photos of a particular item, I can send you some by email, please just ask.
This will vary from product to product, please see the detailed product description for more information.
We have a range of colours for you to choose from, pease scroll through the images above to see examples. Pearlescent Colours - These are solid colours with a beautiful shimmer,ideal if you want very highly visible ashes. I also highly recommend choosing a pearlescent colour if you are sending hair or pet fur as this is the best base colour for that option. Crystal Colours - These are solid base colours but with added pieces of coloured crushed crystal to give the ashes stone added texture and sparkle. Opal Colours - These are extra special! We use synthetic opal to keep the colours we can offer constent, opal colours are bright and sparkly with a bit of irridescence, the luxury choice.
If non of the standard colour options suit your requirements, I can custom mix a pearlescent colour to suit your needs. Please note that I do not guarantee to match 'birthstone' colours as these can vary greatly and natural gemstones will never look the same as resin created stones. I may be able to produce a colour that is similar to a particular birthstone, but it will not be an exact match.
