Chris Santora is the founder of Sands of Time and a memorial glass artist with more than 15 years of experience creating cremation jewelry and memorial glass art. His work focuses on respectfully encasing cremation ashes within handcrafted glass designs, transforming memory into meaningful heirloom pieces. Chris creates a wide range of memorial artwork including cremation pendants, memorial glass touchstones, and cremation keepsakes, each carefully made to honor the life, memory, and legacy of loved ones while also creating meaningful memorials for beloved pets.
Memorial jewelry is made to be part of everyday life and should be easy to wear without constant concern. That’s why many families want to
Cremation jewelry can be a good gift when chosen with care, as it offers comfort while honoring a loved one’s memory. Because these pieces may
After a loss, siblings may look for ways to remember their loved one, and choosing cremation jewelry can provide both shared meaning and personal expression.
Losing more than one loved one can leave families wondering how to keep their memories close in a single piece of jewelry. A cremation pendant
Cremation jewelry is designed to hold a memory close, which makes it unlike any other piece you own. Learning how to care for cremation jewelry
Outdoor living doesn’t stop for anything, not even grief. If you spend your time on trails, at the lake, or just constantly on the move,
This interview shows how memorial glass becomes a keepsake. Chris Santora, a glassblower and founder of Sands of Time, explains each step. You will see
The urn necklace has become one of the most recognized forms of cremation jewelry because of how it’s made. Each piece follows a controlled process
Families often want a lasting way to feel close to the people they’ve lost. Ashes jewelry offers that connection by using a small amount of
