The ring takes only a tiny pinch of ashes or snip of hair to make. You can send the ashes or hair to me in a sealed bag yourself or I can send a collection kit which will include a return envelope.
The ring can be set with the same or different ashes/hair in each heart. If you would like two different colours please use the comments section to let me know what you want.
Any unused ashes or hair will be returned to you along with your finished piece, storage for future orders is also available on request.
Choose from any of the colours listed. Please note that each piece is unique, there may be slight variations in the colours and it is impossible to guarantee an extact colour or pattern. The image shows opal light pink and opal mint green. If you would like a different colour to those listed, I can usually make it specially for you. Please contact me before ordering.
Each piece is presented in one of our lovely gift boxes.
This item is available on our faster turnaround service subject to your size being in stock.
Sizes that show the 'add to cart' button are in stock, if you receive a message about placing the item on back order, this means that the size is not in stock but can be custom made in your size for you. If you choose a faster turnaround this will apply from the date we receive your ring in stock. Please be aware that if your size is not in stock it may take up to 6 weeks to be custom made.
How much ashes do you need? 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.
How do I send the ashes to you? You can choose whether to receive and ashes collection kit (UK only) 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.
Where do I send the ashes to? My address will be provided in the confirmation email after you order. Can I deliver the ashes by hand? 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. If you wish to hand the ashes to me in person, please make an appointment. My work is also my home and just because I am here, does not necessarily mean that i am available for customers. Can I collect my finished item? Collections are available by appointment only. It is actually much more convenient for me to post your order out via Royal Mail.
What happens to any leftover ashes? 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.
Can you set hair or pet fur instead of ashes? This memorial ring can have hair or pet fur instead of ashes. Please be aware that not all hair will show up in resin, see the colour options tab for more details.
How long does it take? Please see the delivery tab for more information on how long our ashes jewellery takes to make.
Can I come and choose my jewellery in person? 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.
If your size is in stock the standard service is approx 10-14 days, however this item can also be ordered on one of my faster turnaround services. If your size is showing as out of stock, please contact me to find out the expected turnaround time.
A name can be engraved on the inside of this ring. Please keep in mind that due to limitesd space, if you require more than one name the text may be made smaller and therefore may be harder to read.
Colour options
Please choose from one of the colour options in the drop down menu. Ashes will work with any of the colour options. For hair or pet fur I recommend choosing from the pearl options for the best effect. Please be aware that very fine, light coloured or grey hair does not always show up very well in the resin, it may be difficult to see it in the finished piece. Dark hair generally works best. I have added my most popular colours to the chart, however I do have more colours available if you don't see exactly what you are looking for. Please scroll through the images to see some examples of the different colours. If you don't see the particular colour that you want, you can select to have a custom colour mixed.
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. There is a small additional charge for opal colours, just due to the cost of the material. I use a high quality synthetic opal to ensure that I get consistent colours and effects. Opal is a stunning material that produces an iridescent shine, you will often see flecks of greens and blue in all of the opal colours, even if you choose pink or purple for example. this is the natural effect of opal.
All of the mica powders that I use are also 100% ethically sourced.
