About Mica & Resin in Memorial Jewellery
Mica is a naturally occurring mineral widely used in art, cosmetics, and jewellery making. When ground into a very fine powder, it produces a beautiful shimmering pigment that reflects light and creates a pearlescent effect — perfect for bespoke memorial jewellery and ashes keepsakes.
In resin memorial jewellery, mica powder is mixed directly into the resin before it cures. As the resin hardens, the mica particles remain suspended inside, giving the finished piece a soft glow, metallic shine, or subtle sparkle that makes every keepsake truly unique.
Because mica particles are extremely fine, they blend smoothly into resin without making the piece cloudy or opaque, allowing light to pass through while showing off vibrant colours and reflective highlights — even when cremation ashes or pet ashes are set within the piece.
Why Mica is Popular in Resin Jewellery
- Creates a beautiful shimmering or pearlescent finish in your ashes jewellery
- Adds depth and colour without losing clarity
- Available in 31 vibrant shades to personalise your memorial keepsake
- Helps produce bold, colourful pieces with a sleek, polished look
Resin is a clear liquid material that hardens into a solid, glass-like finish when it cures. It is widely used in memorial jewellery making because it is lightweight, durable, and allows artists to preserve cremation ashes, pet ashes, fur and feathers within a beautiful, lasting keepsake. Emma only uses the finest grade UV-stabilising resin in all of her jewellery.
During the jewellery-making process, liquid resin is carefully poured into moulds and mixed with mica colours and your chosen inclusions. Over time, the resin cures and becomes a strong, glossy surface that protects and preserves whatever has been embedded within it — permanently and beautifully.
One of the biggest advantages of UV-stabilising resin is its longevity. Unlike standard resin, it will not yellow or degrade over time — meaning your ashes jewellery, pet memorial keepsake or cremation ring will remain as beautiful in twenty years as the day it was made.
Why Resin is Popular for Jewellery
- Lightweight and comfortable to wear every day
- Strong and durable — your keepsake is built to last a lifetime
- UV-stabilising formula prevents yellowing — protecting your memorial jewellery forever
- Preserves cremation ashes, pet ashes, fur and feathers safely within the piece
The Full Mica Colour Range
When ordering your ashes jewellery or memorial keepsake, simply let Emma know your preferred colour. If there is a shade not listed that you would prefer, please get in touch — Emma has hundreds of mica colours available.
Found Your Colour?
Browse Emma's collections of handcrafted ashes jewellery and memorial keepsakes. When you order, simply note your preferred mica colour and Emma will do the rest.