If you’ve started looking into cremation jewelry cost, you’ve probably noticed the same thing every family notices: prices can feel wildly different for items that look similar in photos. A simple cremation pendant for ashes might be under $50, while a custom ring or a memorial diamond can climb into the thousands. That spread can be confusing, especially if you’re trying to make a decision that’s both practical and emotionally right.
The easiest way to make sense of memorial jewelry pricing is to separate “fillable” pieces (where you place a tiny amount of ashes into a sealed chamber) from “made-with-ashes” pieces (where an artist incorporates ashes into glass, resin, or a lab-grown diamond). Those are different products, with different labor, different materials, and different costs.
This guide breaks down typical price ranges by type—necklaces, bracelets, rings, glass pieces, and memorial diamonds—plus what drives price differences and how to choose a reputable maker. If you’d like to browse while you read, Funeral.com’s cremation jewelry collection is organized by type and style, with focused sections for cremation necklaces, cremation bracelets, and cremation charms & pendants. If you’re honoring a companion animal, pet cremation jewelry keeps the designs pet-specific while following the same cost logic.
Quick Price Ranges: What Families Commonly See
Instead of one “average,” most families do better with ranges that reflect how different these products really are. The examples below include real published prices from reputable sellers and real product prices from Funeral.com so you can anchor your expectations before you shop.
| Type | Typical starting point | Common upper range | Why it moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fillable cremation necklaces / pendants | Often $30–$50 for simple stainless or plated pieces | Often $150–$200+ for larger, hinged, photo, or more complex designs | Metal type, complexity (hinge/photo), chain quality, engraving, closure design |
| Fillable cremation bracelets | Often around $100+ | Often $150+ for leather/steel styles or heavier builds | Bracelet hardware, leather/metal construction, wear-and-tear design, engraving |
| Cremation rings | Mass-produced options can be lower; artisan rings often start around $100 | Often $400+ for handcrafted work; higher with solid gold and custom settings | Metal (stainless vs sterling vs solid gold), setting method, resizing/custom work |
| Memory glass and ashes-infused jewelry | Often a few hundred dollars for a single pendant | Higher for larger glass pieces or additional settings/metal upgrades | Handmade glass work, size, color complexity, settings, insured shipping |
| Memorial diamonds (ashes to diamonds) | Commonly multi-thousand dollars; some providers list entry tiers under $2,500 | Can reach tens of thousands depending on carat and options | Carat size, color/collection, cut, settings, number of stones, financing |
Necklaces and Pendants: What “Affordable” Usually Looks Like
For many families, necklaces are the most common starting point because they’re private, wearable, and relatively simple to maintain. Most ashes necklace price variation comes from two things: the metal and the mechanism.
On Funeral.com, for example, you can see entry-level pricing for a fillable pendant like the Textured Rectangle Pendant, 14K Gold-Plated Cremation Necklace listed at $30.95, while more complex hinged/photo designs like the Bronze Round Hinged Photo Glass, 14K Gold-Plated Cremation Necklace are listed at $173.65. Both are “cremation necklaces,” but the second includes a hinged glass photo compartment and a larger build, which is exactly the kind of feature that pushes price up.
If you’re shopping with budget in mind, a useful mental model is: simple, fillable chamber pendants tend to be the most affordable format; “features” like photo inserts, hinges, larger chambers, and heavier builds raise cost because they add materials and moving parts. If you want to compare styles without scrolling endlessly, start with cremation necklaces and cremation charms & pendants, then narrow by metal and whether you want engraving.
If you’re deciding between stainless steel, sterling, and higher-end options, Funeral.com’s buying guide Best Urn Necklaces and Cremation Jewelry is a practical companion because it focuses on what actually affects wear: skin sensitivity, tarnish, chain strength, and closure security.
Bracelets: Usually Pricier Than Necklaces for a Practical Reason
Bracelets tend to live a harder life than necklaces. They hit countertops, desks, door handles, and sink edges. That usually means bracelet designs need sturdier hardware and more protective construction, and those practical realities show up in pricing.
On Funeral.com, cremation bracelets in the current collection are commonly listed in the ~$119–$147 range—for example, the cremation bracelets collection includes multiple charm-style bracelets listed at $119.15 and leather/steel styles listed at $147.15. If you want a bracelet because you like the feel of something on the wrist, those numbers are a realistic anchor for what “mid-range, wearable, fillable bracelets” often look like.
If you’re choosing between a bracelet and a necklace purely on budget, necklaces usually win. If you’re choosing based on comfort and daily wear, bracelets can still be worth it—just treat durability as part of the cost, not an afterthought.
Rings: The Most Variable Category (Because “Ring” Isn’t One Product)
Cremation ring cost varies more than necklaces and bracelets because rings can be built three different ways: a sealed compartment ring (tiny chamber and screw), a resin inlay ring (ashes mixed into resin), or an under-stone/“memorial stone” setting that protects the memorial element under a harder surface. Funeral.com’s guide Cremation Rings and Ashes Jewelry: Resin vs Stone Settings explains those construction differences and why pricing behaves so differently across the same “ring” category.
For a concrete market benchmark, Spirit Pieces (a memorial art and ashes jewelry maker) describes a broad range: it notes that very low-end stainless items can be around $20, while their handmade resin/glass pendants and cremation rings are around $100, and their more complex glass-and-silver wire-wrapped memorial jewelry can reach around $400. Even if you don’t buy from that maker, this gives you a realistic sense of what drives ring pricing: “fillable and simple” tends to be the entry tier; “handmade and custom” is where price climbs.
Two practical cost notes matter specifically for rings. First, resizing is often part of the long-term cost. Some makers include one resize, others do not. Second, rings are the format most likely to push you into “custom” because fit and comfort matter more on a hand than on a chain. When you’re comparing quotes, ask whether resizing, engraving, refurbishing, or future repairs are included or priced separately.
Memory Glass and Ashes-Infused Jewelry: Paying for Handcraft (and a Different Kind of Meaning)
Memory glass jewelry cost often lands in the “few hundred dollars” range because you’re paying for artisan work: the piece is made with your loved one’s ashes incorporated into glass or resin, rather than simply filled by you at home.
Memory Glass, for example, lists a “Pendant with Cremation Ashes” at $250.00 and also lists larger glass pieces (like orbs and votive holders) in the $400–$435 range. If you’re comparing “fillable jewelry” to “ashes-infused glass,” this is a useful anchor: you’re not paying for a compartment and a chain, you’re paying for the creation process and the visual artistry.
If you want a Funeral.com explainer focused on what families should expect (including what affects cost and what questions to ask), the Journal article Ashes Memorial Jewelry: How It’s Made, How Much Ashes You Need, and How to Fill Jewelry walks through the difference between “fillable” and “infused” keepsakes in a very practical way. And if you’re honoring a pet specifically, Ashes in Glass for Pets adds pet-focused considerations families often miss, like whether you want to keep ashes at home versus sending them away to an artist.
Memorial Diamonds: A Different Price Universe
Memorial diamonds cost is almost always a multi-thousand-dollar decision, and the range is large because carat size and options change everything. If you’re searching Eterneva cost, Eterneva publishes a broad starting-to-premium range on its memorial diamond pricing page: $3,500 to $75,000.
LifeGem publishes a carat-based price table that shows smaller diamond tiers starting at $1,999 for a .10–.19 carat range, with higher tiers rising significantly (for example, $5,599 for .50–.69 and $12,999 for 1.0 carat and up, with larger tiers listed higher). The key takeaway is that diamonds aren’t priced “by ashes.” They’re priced by carat, cut, color/collection, and the overall production and setting process.
If you want a Funeral.com guide that frames this option in plain language—what you’re paying for, what to ask, and how to compare providers—see Cremation Diamonds and Gemstones: How They’re Made, Costs, and Key Questions to Ask. Many families find it emotionally easier to approach diamonds as a “layer” in the memorial plan rather than as the only plan: keep most ashes in an urn or keepsake first, then decide later whether a diamond still feels right.
What Actually Drives Memorial Jewelry Price
Across every category, memorial jewelry pricing usually moves for the same reasons.
Metal choice. Stainless steel is often more budget-friendly and durable for daily wear. Sterling silver tends to cost more and may require more maintenance. Solid gold (versus gold-plated) is a premium jump because you’re paying for the metal itself as much as the work.
How the ashes are used. Fillable chamber jewelry is usually less expensive because it is manufactured as jewelry with a small compartment, and you do the filling. Ashes-infused pieces and diamonds are more expensive because the memorial material is part of the production process and the maker is doing custom work with your specific order.
Engineering and closure design. Hinges, photo compartments, larger chambers, special gaskets, and more complex sealing systems cost more to manufacture, and they often feel more “finished” because the mechanism is part of the design.
Customization. Engraving, rush production, additional pieces for family members, premium chains, and upgraded settings all move the total. Even when the base piece is affordable, customization can quietly double the cost if you’re not watching it.
How to Choose a Reputable Maker (Without Becoming an Expert Overnight)
Because cremation jewelry is emotionally irreplaceable, “reputable” matters as much as price. The simplest way to protect yourself is to insist on clarity.
- Ask how the ashes are contained: threaded chamber, gasket, resin inlay, under-stone setting, or glass infusion.
- Ask what the maker recommends for water exposure and daily wear, and whether they consider the piece “waterproof” or simply “secure for normal wear.”
- Ask what’s included: chain quality, fill kit, instructions, and whether a thread sealant or adhesive is recommended after filling.
- Ask what happens if something goes wrong: repair options, warranties, and whether they can replace closures or gaskets.
- If you are sending ashes out, ask about the process for labeling, tracking, returning unused material, and insured shipping.
If you want a “what to look for” guide written specifically for families shopping online, Funeral.com’s Cremation Urn Necklaces for Ashes guide is built around practical questions and common red flags. And once you own a piece, the care guidance matters too—because maintenance protects your investment. See Cremation Jewelry Care Guide and Do You Need Glue for Cremation Jewelry? if you’re unsure about sealing and long-term security.
Budget-Friendly Ways to Keep It Meaningful
Families who want to stay cost-conscious usually do best with a “two-part plan.” Choose a primary urn (or keep the crematory’s temporary container for now), then choose one piece of jewelry that feels wearable and stable. That approach prevents a common overspend: buying multiple premium memorial items quickly and then realizing you only wear one.
If you’re trying to stay in the most affordable tier, fillable stainless or plated pendants are usually the entry point, and you can still make them deeply personal with engraving. If you want multiple people to have something, adding a second or third simple pendant is often less expensive (and less logistically intense) than trying to divide ashes for multiple custom pieces.
If your family wants a “home base” memorial alongside jewelry, pairing jewelry with a small urn or keepsake can create emotional stability. You can browse cremation urns for ashes for a primary memorial and keepsake urns for shareable portions. For many families, that combination reduces pressure: the ashes remain protected in one place, and the jewelry carries only a symbolic amount.
A Calm Takeaway
When you look at memorial jewelry price ranges, you’re not seeing randomness—you’re seeing different products with different construction and labor. Fillable necklaces and bracelets tend to be the most affordable path, with examples on Funeral.com ranging from about $30 for a simple fillable pendant to around $170+ for more complex hinged/photo designs. Memory glass and ashes-infused pieces often land in the few-hundred-dollar tier because the memorial material is part of the creation process. Memorial diamonds are typically a multi-thousand-dollar choice, with providers like Eterneva listing $3,500 to $75,000 and LifeGem listing entry tiers from $1,999 depending on carat range and options.
If you focus on what you’ll actually wear, how you want the ashes handled (fillable vs made-with-ashes), and whether you want a primary urn plan alongside jewelry, you can choose something meaningful without getting pulled into the most expensive version of remembrance by default.
