3 reasons for transforming the hairs or ashes of the deceased into a piece of memorial jewelry
Crafting memorial jewelry from the hairs or ashes of a beloved human being or pet - that is the mission to which we have been dedicating our work at Mevisto since 2013. To this end, we not only devised a special manufacturing process but also decided to base our gemstone product on the integration of special regional aspects and sustainability. First and foremost, though, we put our heart and soul and all of our energy into everything we do, as we pursue one goal with our products and our vision: We want to help people in mourning. Moreover, we create something of lasting value in a world that is increasingly dominated by fleeting and short-lived moments, concepts and products. But, people who consider buying a piece of Mevisto jewelry for the first time or who have already become customers sometimes ask themselves the question below or face the situation where the question is put to them by family members, friends and acquaintances: A piece of jewelry made from the hairs or ashes of a deceased person – isn’t that creepy, absurd, and pointless? It is not uncommon that outsiders dismiss these products as strange or that those interested in them are plagued with uncertainty. We would like to take this opportunity to straighten out these misconceptions, concerns and fears and to present three reasons as to why you might want to wear a piece of memorial jewelry made form ashes or hair.
Grief and grief recovery are uniquely personal
No two grieving processes are ever alike. This should come as no surprise given the uniqueness of every human being. This singularity makes grieving uniquely personal. And, grief has many faces. These can include the typical feeling of sadness with heartbreaking sobbing or thoughts of somber melancholy, but may also extend to rage, disappointment or feelings of guilt. Consequently, the journey of grief recovery, i.e. the process of actively dealing with the death of a loved one and overcoming this painful loss, is deeply personal as well. Some prefer talking and engaging in an exchange with friends and family, while others need time to arrange their thoughts first before they can embark on the journey. And then there are those who seek professional help and a fourth group who need to surround themselves with people they trust. In this vein, the pieces of our Mevisto jewelry line may also offer a unique way for some to get a better handle on their grief while affording them a memento of a dearly departed person or pet. Others, however, may find that this option means very little to them. And there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. One view that is wrong, however, is that the deceased are not able to make their peace with it. This opinion is uttered towards those interested in this option over and over again by outsiders. Yet, it does not matter whether you honor the deceased at the cemetery or commemorate them with a gemstone as the way you express your grief merely reflects your personal preferences and cultural customs. By the way: You will find a multitude of different burial and memorial rituals all across the globe. If you have set your mind on commissioning a gemstone made from the hairs or ashes of a departed pet, do not let anybody confuse you with remarks to the effect that no cat or dog is worth going to such lengths. Ultimately, the decision is yours. And yours alone. So, do not let anybody influence this decision and ask yourself instead: Am I open to this approach to grief coping? Could such a piece of memorial jewelry from ashes or hair help me feel better? And, is it my wish to carry a departed loved one with me at all times? If your answer is yes, we will be delighted to accompany you on your journey to find the piece of jewelry that fits your personal needs best.
3 reasons for a piece of Mevisto jewelry
Not fully convinced yet? Then let us give you three more reasons for considering a piece of memorial jewelry from ashes or hairs.
1.) Jewelry with a soul
No one person is like the other. And every piece of Mevisto jewelry is just a unique. This is because it holds inside the character of the respective person or pet. The reason is that we extract the elements we use to manufacture our sapphires and rubies from ashes and hair. Even the colors vary from one gemstone to the next and result from the distinctive properties of the elements. This jewelry thus allows you to keep close the essence of the person or pet of your heart.
2.) Grief recovery untethered from place and time
A grave requires care and always remains in one specific physical location. In a time that requires us to become increasingly mobile and frequently change our place of residence or that simply denies us the time to constantly tend to a grave, Mevisto memorial jewelry made from ashes or hair can offer a perfect alternative. It allows you to carry your dearly departed with you all the time.
3.) No either or
Would you still prefer to also set up at a specific location an urn that is filled with the ashes of a deceased loved one or pet? No problem! Because we only require a small portion of the ashes / only a few hairs to make our personalized rubies and sapphires. You can therefore also arrange for any other type of cremation burial, such as keeping an urn at the cemetery.