Chris Santora is the founder of Sands of Time and an experienced cremation glass artist who has spent more than 15 years creating deeply personal memorials for people and beloved pets. His work respectfully preserves a small amount of cremation ash within handcrafted glass, transforming memory into a lasting piece that can be held, worn, or displayed.
This collection brings together Chris’s distinctive memorial designs, including jewelry, hand-held keepsakes, and decorative glass artwork created to honor a life, relationship, and legacy.
Discover other memorial forms and artistic approaches as you consider what feels most meaningful for the person or pet you are honoring.
Many types of jewelry hold ashes, but not all are designed for long-term security or daily wear. Some designs store ashes in a small compartment,
Accuracy matters when preparing ashes for cremation jewelry. The amount you send directly affects the quality, clarity, and final result of the piece. Most designs
The best necklace styles for holding ashes depend on who you are remembering, how you want to wear the piece, and whether you want something
Choosing how to honor a pet after they pass is deeply personal. Some families gravitate toward a paw print, while others are drawn to a
No two families remember a loved one the same way, and the right tribute is deeply personal. Personalized memorial ideas for families can range from
Finding cremation jewelry you can wear every day is harder than it looks. The wrong piece tarnishes, scratches, or has to come off in the
Options matter when you buy cremation jewelry because glass and metal offer different qualities based on how each piece is formed and how it holds
There’s comfort in keeping a loved one near in a form you can see each morning and hold when you miss them most. That’s the
Families often need a way to give every relative a tangible piece of someone they loved. You can share ashes through multiple keepsakes without dividing
