The connection between Cremation Ashes & Egg Hourglass Timers

The connection between Cremation Ashes & Egg Hourglass Timers

At Hand on Heart Jewellery, we are always looking for new ways to celebrate your lost loved ones in beautiful ways. The Egg Timer Hourglass Ashes Necklace allows you to keep your loved one close always. Our thoughtfully designed necklace comes with the necessary equipment and instructions to fill it with a small token of cremation ashes at home. Each unique keepsake is beautifully presented in a Hand on Heart Jewellery Box and delivered to your door, ready to be loved forever. As we welcome this new design to our Cremation Ashes Jewellery Range, we explore the History of Hourglass Timers and their Significance in Memorial Jewellery.

Hourglass Cremation Necklace

The History of Hourglass Timers:
Hourglass timers, also called sand clocks or sand timers, have a long and interesting history that goes back many centuries. They were first created in ancient Greece and were one of the earliest tools used to measure time. Over time, the use of hourglass timers became popular in different civilisations and eventually made their way to medieval Europe. During the Middle Ages, hourglass timers became commonly used devices for tracking time.

Symbolism of Hourglass Timers:
The hourglass timer has a special meaning that connects to remembrance and how time passes quickly. Its shape, with two glass bulbs connected by a thin part in the middle, represents the balance between life and death. The sand flowing through the hourglass reminds us visually that time is always moving and life is temporary.

Hourglass Timers and Memorial Jewellery:
Drawing upon the symbolism of hourglass timers, memorial jewellery incorporating an hourglass design carries profound meaning. The Egg Timer Hourglass Ashes Necklace exemplifies this connection beautifully. Crafted from durable stainless steel, it not only serves as a stunning piece of jewellery but also provides a vessel for holding a small token of cremation ashes.

Creating a Lasting Tribute:
At Hand on Heart Jewellery, we understand the significance of celebrating your loved ones with beautiful, meaningful jewellery. The Egg Timer Hourglass Ashes Necklace allows you to keep your loved one close always. Our thoughtfully designed necklace comes with the necessary equipment and instructions to fill it with a small token of cremation ashes at home. Each unique keepsake is beautifully presented in a Hand on Heart Jewellery Box and delivered to your door, ready to become a piece of Memorial Jewellery you'll treasure for a lifetime. 

You can view our Egg Timer Hourglass Ashes Necklace here. 


2 comments


  • Team HoH x

    Hello Dianne, we really appreciate this suggestion. Unfortunately, we’re only able to offer our Egg Timer Necklace or a piece from our Self-Fill jewellery collection. We can only apologise if this causes any disappointment – Team HoH x


  • Dianne

    I would like to know if it’s possible to get our dogs ashes put into egg timer’s not necklaces ?


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