Lock of Hair Keepsake Ideas: 7 Beautiful Ways to Cherish a Loved One’s Memory
Here at Tree of Opals we make eternal keepsakes with creative ideas outside the box. When the person you love most in the world has passed away, if you’re able to keep a precious lock of hair then there are ways to showcase it.
The Tangiable bond
Hair is a tangible bond to the person or pet who is no longer with us. It’s something we can see and feel. This post will explore the different ways to preserve the precious curl and keep it safe, from traditional methods to modern, wearable art.
Here at Tree of Opals I’ve spent ten years specialising in transforming them into long-lasting jewellery.
Wearable Lock of Hair Keepsake Ideas
Lock of Hair and Fur Memorial Jewellery isn’t a new idea. Humans have been keeping strands of hair since the dawn of time, but because it’s an organic material, we can only guess how long for. At Tree of Opals we encapsulate hair in the world’s highest quality UV resin to make Hair memorial jewellery. The resin is added to solid silver, gold filled or solid gold settings.
- Keepsake Rings: Worn daily, a constant touch-point and we can make any size or style
2. Memorial Necklaces: Kept close to the heart. Click here to explore our full collection of Custom Hair Necklaces
3. Charm Beads: Perfect for existing charm bracelets like Pandora, see our beads here.
Traditional & Display Keepsake Ideas
Cherishing Mementos: Other Creative Hair Keepsake Ideas and fur memorials. Hair sending page
4. Keepsake Shadow Box/Frame: Arrange the curl artistically against a velvet or silk backing. Can be combined with a photo.
5. Victorian Hair Locket (The History): There is a long tradition of intricate hair weaving (braiding it into a shape) and storing it in a small, ornate locket or clear locket brooch. If you enjoy working with hair you could choose a vintage locket like this
6. Baby’s First Curl Keepsake Jar: This is a lovely idea for baby’s first curl or a small lock of your pet’s fur
7. Personalised Memory Box: Store the lock safely inside an engraved box along with other trinkets or a little letter
Conclusion
If you order keepsake jewellery from Tree of Opals, we’ll send you a kit. You can see our inclusions sending page here to find out how to post or bring the hair in once the kit arrives. Keepsake jewellery is the best and most secure way to keep your loved one’s hair. If you’re ready for a timeless, wearable keepsake, let Tree of Opals transform your cherished lock into a bespoke piece of hair keepsake jewellery that will last a lifetime.
Would you like to see a price list for our memorial jewellery, or get started on designing your perfect keepsake? Click here to visit our lock of hair jewellery pieces.
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