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The Austrian company MEVISTO specializes in processing hair and ashes into stones in order to create memories for eternity. Memories of your loved ones...

Veränderung spielt bei Mevisto eine tragende Rolle – nicht nur, weil wir Asche oder Haare in Edelsteine verwandeln, sondern auch, weil wir stets am Puls der Zeit sind. Wir präsentieren Ihnen unser Rebranding samt neuem Logo.

Ist ein geliebter Mensch oder ein geliebtes Tier von dieser Welt gegangen, so möchte man am liebsten die Zeit anhalten – und auf jeden Fall Erinnerungen schaffen. Im Blog gibt es Ideen für besondere Andenken.

Bei Mevisto werden die Perlen oder Edelsteine zusammen mit Gold oder Silber zu einzigartigen Schmuckstücken. Unsere Materialserie schließen wir daher mit Silber ab und verraten, was das Material auszeichnet.

Eine der schlimmsten Erfahrungen, die Eltern machen, ist es, wenn das eigene Kind viel zu früh stirbt. Im Blog geht es um Gesetze, Bestattung und Andenken an "Sternenkinder".

Einen geliebten Menschen oder ein Tier zu verlieren, ist hart. Einem trauernden Menschen beizustehen, den dieses Schicksal ereilt hat, ist für viele jedoch noch ein Stück weit schwieriger. Im Blog gibt es Tipps hierfür. 

Wir erinnern uns an die Kekse der verstorbenen Oma, aber auch tagtäglich an die wichtigsten Handgriffe, um ein Auto zu steuern. Im Blog wird erklärt, wie Erinnerungen funktionieren und warum sie so wichtig sind. 

Im Laufe des Lebens müssen viele nicht nur von geliebten Menschen Abschied nehmen, sondern auch von Tieren. Im Blog beleuchten wir das Thema Tierbestattung und zeigen, wie das Abschied-Nehmen gelingen kann. 

We blend gemstones or pearls with gold or silver to manufacture gemstones that are without equal. Our series covering materials will thus continue with gold. This blog reveals some facts about this metal.

Weihnachten ist das Fest der Liebe – doch viele verbringen Heiligabend allein. Egal, ob als Single, Alleinlebender oder weil Angehörige verstorben sind. Im Blog gibt es Tipps, um dennoch ein freudiges Fest zu feiern.

Ein Blick in die Geschichte verrät: Menschen schmücken sich bereits seit vielen Tausenden von Jahren. Im Blogbeitrag werden die wichtigsten Eckpunkte der Geschichte des Schmucks skizziert.

While assisted dying remains a taboo topic, we have to remember that we are all simply guests on this earth. This blog post explains what exactly assisted dying is and what the law stipulates regarding this topic – especially in Austria and Germany.

When the mists of fall creep and envelop the countryside, All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day cannot be far off any more. But, what are the origins of these holidays and what is there worth knowing about their history? This blog post is giving some answers.

A material that is essential for the manufacture of Mevisto’s pearls is ceramics. But, what makes ceramics so special and what distinguishes this material? This blog reveals the facts about this material.

A piece of jewelry made from the hairs or ashes of a deceased person? Is that not bizarre? Not at all! We will straighten out all misconceptions, fears, and concerns.

No matter if made of silver, gold or gemstone: Every piece of jewelry requires care. To ensure their proper care, we have compiled a list of important care instructions in our blog.

At Mevisto we have teamed up with the LINZ AG FUNERAL HOME / the metropolitan cemetery of Linz/St. Martin and can now offer free urn graves for a period of 10 years.

Boasting the same diversity as the world itself, funeral rituals vary from culture to culture. This blog will present a few examples of the world’s most atypical and peculiar burial traditions.

Even though a relationship requires constant work, we often come to take the relationship with our partner for granted. And that despite the fact that precious moments or tokens of appreciation are worth their weight in gold.

As in the days of old, most people today are still being paid homage at a grave on a cemetery. However, this type of funeral is complemented by a number of other burial traditions and options.

Animals are man’s perfect companion – and so much more: Studies have shown that pets make us happy. But, why is that? This blog post is giving some answers.

While decidedly important and appropriate, expressing your condolences to someone is not always easy. When is the right time and should I give them my condolences orally or in writing? This blog provides useful information on the topic.

At Mevisto we put special regional aspects and sustainability front and center: We produce in a self-sufficient manner and champion regionally added value. We will go into more detail in this blog.

Two of the most important materials at Mevisto are sapphires and rubies, i.e. the red variety of corundum. The blog post reveals what makes sapphires and rubies so special and why we utilize them.

Aside from holding in store many joyous occasions and experiences, life keeps surprising us with incidents that make us sad. These incidents cause us to grieve. However, there are ways to overcome this grief.

Wedding rings are emblematic of the bond that ties two people together. But, where does this tradition come from and where does it have its origin? This blog post provides facts worth knowing about the symbolism behind wedding rings.

The blow that fate struck upon our family turned my father’s life upside down. And we, the descendants, are still reeling from this experience.

Update, April 16
Only a few days ago, the world seemed to be in perfect order, but then the coronavirus hit Europe and has held the continent in its grip ever since.
For this reason, we have gathered answers to the most pressing questions concerning the organization of funeral ceremonies in these times of the coronavirus and compiled a compact list with the most important information. 

Although Einstein, our royal poodle, moved in with us when he was just a puppy, we knew there and then that he would turn out to be more than just a pet.
It was a cinch for him to wrap us around his finger with his charm and character and to become a firm part of our family.

For Carina and her small family life was like a dream come true! After realizing her first dream of founding her family with a husband and child, her life turned into sheer exultation when she learned that she was pregnant with her second child. Her daughter Ruby! Sadly, things did not turn out as planned, as Ruby was granted only a tragically short stint on this Earth...

Thomas lost his dear wife Maria in a tragic car accident a few days ago. Since that incident not a day goes by without the widowed spouse thinking of his beloved sweetheart. He squeezed all of his memories into a MEVISTO gemstone.

We currently receive countless moving testimonials of how our Pearl with Soul
has helped people handle this emotionally taxing situation, assisted them in overcoming their insecurity and
loneliness and allowed them to create emotional proximity with family members and friends.

We will keep doing our business as usual! Our employees have set up their workstations at home and are there for you around the clock when you need them.

We are delighted about the contribution we were asked to make to this interesting and modern documentary on the topic of burial culture in Austria.

Following the suspension of Felix Koller’s Captain Future, his coach and mentor Roland Englbrecht will now take his place on the national team. Instead of riding in the supporting program, MEVISTO equestrian Roland Englbrecht will now also compete in the main events.

We had the pleasure of welcoming 30 members of the Altmünster Senior Citizens Association (OÖ) at your manufactory last Friday.
Aside from a tour through the Mevisto gemstone manufactory, our guests were also given an introduction to the Innotech Group.

People with intellectual challenges have been working on joint projects with the Innotech Group for years.
As a thank-you for their cooperation, the clients of the initiative Lebenshilfe Upper Austria were presented with a “Pearl with Soul” during their visit.

As a member of the INNOTECH Group, it fills us with great pride to support the cause of the children's cancer fund OÖ Kinderkrebshilfe with a donation of EUR 3,000.

“Where there is shadow, there must be light”

The hashtags #staystrong and #fuckcancer  are used world-wide to draw attention to the fight against cancer. Preventive care, information and assistance to those affected are again the main focus of this year’s Dancer against Cancer campaign.

For everyone who missed the exciting program that aired on NDR -  here is the link to their Mediathek video library

Ready for adventure, our Ceramics Blue Ocean is available for immediate purchase at our shop.

As part of their gripping documentary on the topic of burial culture, an NDR TV crew paid a visit to our manufactory.

The INNOTECH Group with head offices in Kirchham is supporting a new project that accompanies students attending class 1a at HAK Gmunden until they graduate.

DIY - Do it Yourself!
The “Ceramics” line from MEVISTO makes it possible for you to personalize
your own piece of ceramic jewelry at home.

In cooperation with the Natural History Museum of Vienna, the tooth of a Tyrannosaurus Rex...

“You are my heartbeat, my every breath. You are everything I am and will be everything I ever want to be. You are already more dear to me than my own life. I already know today that your hands are the hands that I will never....

“You taught me innumerable things and served as the head of the family and my role model.
A role model for everything I do and work for. You taught me the meaning of hard work and of working towards something you want to accomplish and possess.....

When MEVISTO invited me to tell the story behind the MEVISTO gemstone belonging to my wife, I said yes immediately. After all, the story arises from one of these unforgettable moments...

I still look back with great horror on that winter evening when Marius came down with this horrific colic. He was lying in his stall, wheezing audibly, and his usual radiant gaze had become dull and lifeless...

What is the best way to seal a love that seems to know no bounds? Sascha asked himself this question and provided us with an up-close and personal experience...

"Manu, what are you doing? What is that..“, I cut her off: “The two of us, we are different. And that is a good thing. I love you. I love you more than anything...

I remember colorful flowers, wavy clothes and the pier on the lake. The pier where you kept picking me up...

“I wish for you to give me your protection. Also, I would like you to look after my mom and my dad and my sister Natalie, too. Please watch over them. Sometimes she bugs me and is a little mean to me, but I love her nonetheless. Please tell her that. Another Christmas wish I have is for all of us to be together. Mommy, daddy, Natalie, and I...

“A succession of beautiful moments. That's what our lives should always be. A string of the most beautiful circumstances and joyful instances. I had always been wishing for every day to bring sunshine...

It really is beautiful here. I rise with the sun in the morning and watch the fireball approach the horizon in the evening. At night, the sea of stars envelops me, and every time I see a shooting star...

“You are exploring the world. Your small world that opens like a tent...

I'm currently out walking the streets of Stockholm. I came to this city thanks to my husband Gerry.