Our Journal
Stories that connect us.
A tree of life handcrafted from the hair of a loved one carries one of the oldest symbols of continuity, and makes it something you can hold. Discover the possibilities.
Read moreAfter your memorial piece is complete, the materials you entrusted to us do not disappear. We store all remaining inclusions indefinitely, so a second piece or a replacement is always within reach.
Read moreA visit to an extraordinary exhibition in Leipzig exploring how funeral culture and the rituals of remembrance have changed through the centuries, with memorial jewellery from Moments among the exhibits.
Read moreLosing a beloved pet leaves a wound that words can barely reach. Memorial jewellery made from their ashes or fur keeps your companion close, woven into something you can hold and wear every day.
Read moreEverything you need to know about preparing and sending your memorial materials, whether hair, ashes, textiles or other keepsakes, so your order reaches us safely and becomes a piece made just for you.
Read moreFew pieces of jewellery carry as much history and personal meaning as the signet ring. At Moments, we bring this tradition into the present by setting the ashes, hair, or fabric of a loved one into a handcrafted ring that is yours alone.
Read moreWhen words fall short, a handcrafted piece of memorial jewellery holds what grief cannot say, keeping the memory of those you love close every single day.
Read moreNovember is often a month of quiet reflection, and for those who have lost someone dear, it can be especially tender. The November birthstone, yellow topaz, carries a warmth that speaks to grief and remembrance in equal measure.
Read moreWith its luminous green and its quiet symbolism of renewal, peridot has long been a companion for those navigating grief, carrying the promise that life gently continues.
Read moreThe ruby, birthstone of July, carries within it a deep symbolism of love that does not end, offering quiet strength and comfort to those who grieve.
Read moreTo create the most beautiful keepsake jewellery, we need your help. Here are three reliable methods for drying flowers before sending them to us, so that every petal reaches us in perfect condition.
Read moreMore than jewellery, the Engelsrufer carries a quiet magic: a small bead rolls within its pendant, sounding a tone only angels can hear, calling them close whenever you need them.
Read moreA spirit animal can be a guide, a protector, a quiet presence beside you in grief. Discover how we bring that meaning into handcrafted memorial jewellery made from the hair of a loved one.
Read moreFew symbols carry as much meaning in loss as the lotus, a flower that closes at dusk, sinks beneath the water, and returns in full beauty with the morning sun, a quiet promise of continuity and life renewed.
Read moreGrief moves in waves, just as the moon shifts through its phases night after night. Understanding those rhythms can offer unexpected comfort during the hardest seasons of loss.
Read moreA meeting with Birgit Rutz, founder of Hope's Angel Foundation, and a glimpse into the profound work this association does for parents who have lost a child too soon.
Read moreA small, beautifully crafted keepsake placed in the grave with a personal message, the Himmelsbote offers a tender way to say what words alone could never hold.
Read moreA fingerprint is unlike any other, and engraving two together into a single piece of jewellery is a quiet, powerful way to honour the connection you share with someone you love.
Read morePortrait artist Stephanie Bahrke creates handmade memorial portraits that keep the presence of a loved one alive, offering a deeply personal alternative to a photograph at a funeral or in the home.
Read moreAnna-Lena, the voice behind the Instagram account geliebtes.Sternenkind, shares her story for the first time, a story of loss, love, and the quiet strength that grief can carry.
Read moreHow KEEPMOMENTS came to create a dedicated collection for bereaved parents, and the ways we preserve the memory of babies who lived only briefly, in handcrafted pieces held close.
Read moreA personal keepsake story: how one family preserved their grandfather's Federal Cross of Merit, Germany's highest civilian honour, inside a handcrafted palm stone, giving a dusty medal an entirely new life and meaning.
Read moreWalking into your loved one's home for the first time after their death is one of grief's hardest tasks. Here is a gentle guide to clearing their wardrobe, and a thought on preserving a small piece of fabric forever.
Read moreA bracelet holding fragments of his blue work dungarees, a strand of his grey hair, and his ashes, worn with quiet pride by the granddaughter who was always at his side.
Read moreA small bead holds the fringe of a beloved blue stool and, with it, every game of board games, every holiday, every moment of a childhood shaped by two extraordinary people.
Read moreA unique set of three beads holds the memory of children's hair, and one tiny thread from a woollen hat worn by a daughter who lived for just eight days.
Read moreA beloved childhood doll, worn soft with years of devotion, lives on in a handcrafted memorial bead. A tender way to carry a cherished memory into adulthood.
Read moreA wedding dress carries its own kind of magic. When one woman chose to donate hers, it became something far greater, tender farewell garments for babies who never came home.
Read moreJanine carries one child by the hand and one in her heart. The story of Luke, a twin born too soon, and the memorial bracelet made from moss and bark gathered at his woodland resting place.
Read moreA Scottish cottage, a blue door with peeling paint, and flowers from a bridal bouquet: one woman's story of turning the most cherished moments of her honeymoon into a handcrafted memory bead she wears every day.
Read moreA deeply personal story of fifteen years with a remarkable dog, and the ring that now holds those memories close, every single day.
Read moreWhen years of trust, singing, and shared creativity come to a close, a handcrafted necklace carries every child's first attempt at writing their own name, a farewell gift that a beloved teacher will carry close always.
Read moreWhen our beloved dachshund Tofik passed away, the flat grew very quiet. This is the story of how two small engraved pieces carry him forward, one for Joasia and one for her partner.
Read moreAfter twenty-seven years together, she found a way to keep him close, through his hair, hidden in a photo album by his own hand, and the words of his love letters, engraved into a piece she wears every day.
Read moreWe believe in the quiet power that memorial jewellery carries. At Moments, we transform the most precious memories of a loved one into handcrafted pieces you can hold close every single day.
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