Cremation Urn Jewelry Cremation urn jewelry pieces look like ordinary pendants, rings and bracelets with one big difference - each piece has a hollow space inside for the sacred ashes of your loved one. Urn Compartment Styles Screw Compartment Some of our items have urn compartments that are accessible via a small screw. Items with Phillips or flathead screws will not receive a screwdriver, typically a small precision screwdriver available at most retailers can be used. Items with square screws (Robby/Robertson bit) will receive a small screwdriver to open. Screws will also feature a small black rubber gasket for a water-tight seal. Twist-off Top Select pendants will feature twist-off top accessible urn compartments. These items should be held at the fixed point of the bail and then twisted counter-clockwise to loosen. Initial openings may be stiff, in which case a soft cloth may be wrapped around the top and a set of pliers may be used to gently open. Twist-tops will feature a small rubber gasket for a water-tight seal. Filling Kit Included All of our cremation pieces will include a filling kit. Filling kit contents may vary slightly depending on the piece. All kits will include a foldable paper card funnel and a toothpick. The toothpick helps to press the ashes into the chamber. Some will include a square screwdriver necessary for opening the urn chamber and some stainless steel pieces may include super glue for permanent sealing of the urn jewelry. Precious Metal Care Instructions Sterling Silver Sterling silver may tarnish over time. If possible, store your sterling silver jewelry in a tarnish prevention cloth or bag. The treated cloth slows down the tarnishing process and keeps the jewelry from rubbing against other jewelry that might scratch it. Try to keep your sterling silver jewelry in a cool, dry place. Polishing cloths are an excellent choice for cleaning your sterling silver jewelry. You might read recommendations to use toothpaste to clean sterling silver, but avoid doing that – toothpaste is too abrasive. 14K Gold-Plating Over Sterling Silver Gold-Plated jewelry is made by covering sterling silver with a layer of 14K gold and may eventually wear away. To clean, lightly wipe your gold-plated jewelry with a damp cotton cloth. This will help eliminate any dirt or dust from accumulating on the surface and wearing away the gold layer. Polish cream should not be used on gold-plated items. 14K Gold & Platinum Light tarnish on gold can be removed by using soapy water & a soft bristle brush (a soft toothbrush and some dishwashing liquid works well). After gentle scrubbing, dry the piece with a soft, lint-free cloth to make it shine. You can also use a specially treated cloth or other cleaning jewelry products. If your gold jewelry does not contain gemstones you can clean it with an ultrasonic machine. General Care Instructions Always avoid chlorine when wearing your jewelry. Never clean your jewelry with bleach or other household chemicals. Don’t swim or go in a hot tub while wearing jewelry as the water may be treated with chemicals. Showering with jewelry is not recommended due to unknown contaminates in water, shampoos, and soaps. Allow perfumes & body lotions to fully absorb into skin before putting on jewelry. Be careful not to use abrasive surfaces to polish or scrub jewelry.