Capture the spirit of a departed loved one – have his or her ashes enclosed in a piece of pretty or stylish jewellery so you can discreetly keep them close.

Wearing memorial jewellery is an age-old practice which brings a great deal of comfort to those mourning someone special. Today the bereaved are able to actually wear some of the cremated remains of the deceased concealed in a pendant or bracelet.

Choose an enamelled butterfly, a pair of angel wings, a sparkling star, dramatic heart, or a simple rectangle or cross to contain the ashes, or have them sealed in a capsule on a bracelet.

These pieces also make a wonderfully meaningful gift for a parent or sibling who has lost a partner or child.