Ashes Chamber Rose Pendant, 1.5 x 0.5 Inch Stainless Steel Urn Necklace

Sealed stainless steel chamber. The pendant opens to a small interior chamber and closes with a watertight seal, so ashes, soil, hair, or a rolled petition stay dry and undisturbed through daily wear.

Rose as the symbol of enduring love. In Cunningham's herbal correspondences the rose belongs to Venus and the element of Water, the planet and element of love. A rose worn over the heart says the bond is one of love, and that the love continues.

Compact and discreet for daily wear. At 1.5 by 0.5 inches it sits comfortably on a chain or cord and reads as a pretty rose pendant to anyone who does not know. You get to decide who knows what it holds.

• Dimensions: approximately 1.5 x 0.5 inches (pendant body)
• Material: stainless steel
• Closure: watertight seal on the inner chamber
• Design: rose
• Weight: about 1.6 oz

A rose urn necklace is used for remembrance and for honoring a bond of love in ancestor work. Roses are the traditional flower of the dead across much of Europe and the Americas: laid on graves, planted at headstones, carried at funerals. In Hoodoo and Espiritismo, the beloved dead are kept close through small keepsakes, offerings of water and light, and regular conversation, and a pendant holding a pinch of ashes belongs in that practice. In Cunningham's correspondences the rose is ruled by Venus and Water, the planet and element of love, which is exactly what this pendant is for.

You can use this pendant as a portable ancestor altar. Fill it with intention, speak the person's name, and from then on every touch of the pendant is a small act of remembrance. Many practitioners keep it on the altar beside a photograph and a glass of fresh water when it is not being worn.

Love is the oldest offering there is. This pendant lets you keep giving it.

1. Cleanse the pendant before its first use. Stainless steel is happy with smoke, moonlight, or a wipe of Florida Water; skip salt water and long soaks to protect the seal.
2. Open the chamber and place a small amount of ashes, hair, or grave dirt inside, using a folded paper funnel. A single dried rose petal tucked in with the ashes is a lovely touch. Close it firmly and check the seal.
3. Hold the closed pendant and speak to the person by name. Tell them what the pendant is for. A simple blessing works: "You are loved. You are remembered."
4. Wear it daily, or keep it on your ancestor altar with a photograph, a white candle, a fresh rose, and a glass of water, and put it on when you want them close.
5. Refresh the relationship on their birthday, the anniversary of their passing, and at Samhain: light the candle, touch the pendant, and say what you need to say.

You knew them. Let that knowledge guide the details, and do not worry about doing it perfectly.

• Sterling Curb Chain, 24 Inches: a longer chain that lets the rose rest right over the heart.
• Pink Rose Petals, 1 oz: dried petals to tuck into the chamber with the ashes and to scatter on the ancestor altar.
• Honoring Your Ancestors by Mallorie Vaudoise: a clear, practical guide to building an ancestor practice around a small altar and a piece of remembrance jewelry.
• Kananga Water Cologne: traditionally set out for the dead in Hoodoo and Espiritismo; a splash in the altar water pairs naturally with an urn necklace.
• White 7-Day Jar Candle: a long-burning altar light for the week of an anniversary, kept beside the pendant.

What can I put inside a rose urn necklace besides ashes?

You can put almost anything small and meaningful inside a rose urn necklace: a lock of hair, dried petals from the funeral flowers, a pinch of soil from a grave or a favorite garden, or a tiny rolled note. The chamber is small, so a pinch is plenty. A single dried rose petal beside the ashes suits this design well.

How do I fill this ashes pendant without making a mess?

Fill the ashes pendant over a clean sheet of paper, using a small funnel folded from a second sheet or the tip of a toothpick to guide the material in. Tap gently to settle it, leave a little headroom, and close the seal firmly. Anything that spills onto the paper can be folded and returned to the urn.

Is stainless steel cremation jewelry safe to wear every day?

Stainless steel cremation jewelry is made for daily wear. It resists tarnish and holds up to skin contact, sweat, and the occasional bump far better than plated metals. To protect the seal, take it off before swimming or bathing and wipe it dry if it gets wet. With that care it will last for years.

Why a rose for remembrance?

A rose suits remembrance because it has stood for love in folk practice for centuries, and in Cunningham's correspondences it belongs to Venus and Water, the planet and element of the heart. Roses are also the traditional flower laid on graves and carried at funerals, so the pendant continues a gesture people already know.

How do I cleanse and consecrate an urn necklace?

Cleanse an urn necklace with incense smoke, a night in moonlight, or a light wipe of Florida Water before filling it. Once filled, consecrate it by holding it, naming the person, and stating its purpose out loud. Avoid salt soaks and long submersion, which can work at the seal over time.

What is the difference between this and the Celtic heart or angel wings ashes pendants?

The difference is the symbol, not the function. All three ashes chamber pendants are the same stainless steel construction with the same sealed chamber and the same 1.5 by 0.5 inch size. The rose speaks to love and beauty, the Celtic heart to enduring bonds, and the angel wings to guardianship and messengers.