Cremains: 9 Things You Should Know I talk about cremains or ashes in relation to memorials and memorial jewelry often, but what exactly are cremains? What do they look like? Are they safe? I’ve done my best to answer all your questions below. What are cremains? Cremains, also known as cremated remains, or ashes are…
January Birth Month: Facts, Legends & Lore The Magic of a January Birthday There’s something undeniably special about a January birthday. As the world shakes off the glitter of the holidays and steps into a fresh new year, January arrivals begin their journey with the promise of renewal and endless possibilities. It’s a time when…
Memorial Ash-Encased Glass Jewelry: Everything You Need to Know About These Beloved Cremation Keepsakes. Losing a loved one is a challenging and overwhelming period. We, humans, are incredibly vulnerable during this time and experience intense emotions like grief, sorrow, and hopelessness. As soon as we’ve made it through this incredibly hard part though, the healing…
Memorial Pet Tattoos to Inspire You Getting a tattoo is a personal and emotional experience, and a memorial pet tattoo can be a beautiful and meaningful way to honor and share the memory of a beloved companion. There are a kajillion tattoo options to choose from so I’m hoping this will help you narrow your…
Top Free Pet Memorial Websites Pet memorial websites have been steadily growing in popularity over the years. A pet memorial website or virtual memorial is a website where you can create a tribute to a pet that has passed. It is a place where friends and family can share memories, photos, and other personal reflections…
What to Expect When Ordering Your Glass Memorial “What do I need to do to order a glass memorial from you”? – That is the question I get asked the most, and with good reason. It can seem like a rather daunting task, how much ashes do I need, what do I put the ashes…
Natural, Lab-Created, or Synthetic Stones – What’s the Difference? Knowledge is power! Knowing the difference between synthetic stones, lab-created stones, natural stones, and what exactly the difference of each type is, gives you, the buyer, a bit more power and hopefully, more bang for your buying buck. Highlighting the importance of transparency through providing upfront…
Tarnish. Patina. Oxidation. Oh My! One person’s tarnish is another person’s patina! Some personal preference is involved here so please don’t read this thinking that this is the be-all-end-all on this topic. Some people prefer tarnished silver and who am I to rain on their parade? So, if that’s your preference, keep rocking it. For…
Caring for your Jewelry You did it! You’ve purchased a fabulous thing from Silver Creek Glass & Jewelry, now you’ll want to maintain it so you’ll be able to enjoy it for years to come. Caring for your jewelry is easy. I’ll discuss some things you’ll want to avoid while wearing your jewelry, next, I’ll…