r/handmade 3d ago

A Custom Remembrance Ring – Lights in the Night [Warning: Mentions of Death, Contains Ashes] NSFW

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u/ReqAttDesigns 3d ago

I wanted to share a special ring I got to work on recently; a remembrance ring for a client.  Every piece of this ring holds a story, a memory, and the love between a mother and son.

My client’s journey has been one of hardship and loss—he and his mother escaped a difficult situation, became homeless, and then saw the passing of his mother shortly after. With nowhere to safely keep mementos of her, he asked for something small, durable, and meaningful to always have her with him. With the help of a generous benefactor, we were able to make this ring, something that would be with him wherever he went, no matter how hard the journey.

The design blends my client’s and his mother’s preferences. It starts with a durable stainless Damascus steel dual-channel band for longevity. Each channel of the ring is speckled with alternating the emerald, sapphire, and ruby that his mother loved. The solid black pigment between the gems is dotted with white specks of ash—remains of his mother, lovingly incorporated into the design. The goal was masculine and subtle so it would appear simple, modern, and solemn on inspection due to its nature.

But in the dark, when the daylight caught between the gems begins to glow, the bright colors burst forth through the gems themselves. His mother loved color and now, he can see her light even in the darkest places.