How it's Made

Opals & Ashes talented designers have created a collection of cremation jewellery that embraces both beauty and eternal elegance. Our rings and pendants are both comfortable and easy to wear, making them ideal for daily use.

Our skilled craftsmen lovingly create these designs in sterling silver and gold with the greatest
care and respect.

We pride ourselves on our finished results and the reactions we have had from our many customers.

Opals and Ashes Spiral Heart Ring 3D Render, Showing the design of the ring

At Opals & Ashes, all designs start with a piece of paper and a pencil. The designs are then created on the computer using state of the art software.

This allows us the flexibility to develop new ideas without having to make the physical designs. This is perfect for when we are asked to design bespoke jewellery. Pieces can be viewed, approved, or easily changed before being made.

How it's made. Filling the sprue off a freshly cast Opals & Ashes Spiral Heart Ring

These models are then printed in wax and sent to our casting house where they go through the process of lost wax casting.

These hollow moulds are filled with precious metals and are ready for the next stages.

How it's made. Infilling and Opals & Ashes Spiral Heart Ring with Pacific Blue Opals and our customers loved ones' ashes

In our Manchester workshop we hand finish each piece, then carefully blend the ashes with your choice of coloured opals and resin.

The final and most rewarding stage is giving the jewellery a deep polish.

The creation is now complete.