Keepsake
Memorial keepsakes with ashes or hair
A handcrafted resin piece that holds a small portion of cremation ashes or a lock of hair, so someone you love can stay close to you.
Describe yoursHandcrafted keepsake jewelry
Keepsake jewelry made with ashes or hair, handcrafted in Cape Town
Mosh Jewelry is a Cape Town jewelry maker that handcrafts cremation ash and hair keepsake jewelry, resin nature jewelry and custom pieces for clients across South Africa.
If you have lost someone, take all the time you need. The keepsake guide on this page can help you put your wishes into words, and Chantal is a WhatsApp message away.
- Made
- By hand in Cape Town
- Keepsakes
- Ashes and hair
- Clients
- Across South Africa
Describe the piece you have in mind
Choose what feels right and your choices become a short message to Chantal. This is only a starting point: the details are settled when you talk it through together, and you only need to share what you are comfortable with.
Your message
Hi Chantal, I'd like to ask about a memorial keepsake. I'd like it to hold cremation ashes. I'm thinking of a pendant necklace. I'd like it kept simple. Could you guide me on the next steps?
Keepsake, nature and custom jewelry
Many of the people who contact Mosh Jewelry are looking for a keepsake to remember someone they have lost. Alongside memorial pieces, Chantal handcrafts resin jewelry made with real nature and welcomes custom design enquiries.
Nature
Resin nature jewelry
One-of-a-kind jewelry made with real mushrooms, butterflies and other finds from nature, locally foraged and handcrafted in Cape Town.
Describe yoursCommission
Custom jewelry design
Have something particular in mind? Custom design enquiries are welcome, and Chantal can talk through what is possible for your idea.
Describe yoursFor memorial keepsakes
Before you message: a gentle checklist
None of this is required before you reach out to Mosh Jewelry. These are simply the things that tend to help when choosing a keepsake, gathered in one place so you can think them over in your own time.
Share only what you feel ready to share. Anything you are unsure about can be talked through with Chantal.
Ask Chantal on WhatsAppWhich keepsake you would like to use
Ashes, hair, or both. If you are not sure yet, that is completely fine, and you can ask about the difference.
How much is needed
Keepsake jewelry generally uses only a small portion of ashes or a few strands of hair. Chantal can confirm what your chosen piece needs before anything is sent.
Who will wear it, and how often
A piece worn every day and one kept for special moments may suit different styles. Thinking about this helps when you choose the kind of piece.
Ring size, if you are thinking of a ring
A ring that already fits the intended finger is a useful reference when sizing is discussed.
Simple, or with a touch of nature
Mosh Jewelry also makes resin pieces with real natural elements. Note whether you would like a little of that alongside the keepsake, or prefer it kept simple.
A date that matters to you
If there is an anniversary or occasion in mind, mention it in your first message so it can be discussed openly.
How a keepsake comes together
From a first message to a finished piece, these are the stages a Mosh Jewelry keepsake moves through.
- 1
You reach out
Send a WhatsApp or use the form. Share as much or as little as you like to begin.
- 2
Choosing together
Chantal helps you settle on the right piece and talks you through how the ashes or hair can reach her.
- 3
Handcrafted in Cape Town
Your keepsake is made by hand at Mosh Jewelry in Cape Town.
- 4
Delivered to you
Mosh Jewelry works with clients across South Africa, so you do not need to be in Cape Town.
Real nature, set in resin
Alongside keepsakes, Mosh Jewelry handcrafts one-of-a-kind jewelry from real mushrooms, butterflies and other finds from nature, each piece carrying the patterns and colours of what is inside it.
The natural materials are locally and sustainably foraged, so no two pieces are quite the same.
The Emergence collection
- Portal Mushroom PendantPendant
- Celestial Butterfly EarringsEarrings
- Celestial Dragonfly EarringsEarrings
- LadyBug RingRing
- Lady Bug NecklaceNecklace
Ask about current availability and ready-to-ship pieces.
From the Mosh Jewelry workbench
A selection of handcrafted pieces made by Mosh Jewelry in Cape Town.
Meet Chantal Zimmermann
Mosh Jewelry is Chantal Zimmermann’s jewelry business in Cape Town. Every piece is handcrafted, from resin nature jewelry made with locally foraged finds to keepsakes that hold the ashes or hair of someone dearly loved.
Many of the messages that reach Mosh Jewelry on WhatsApp are about keepsakes. Choosing one while grieving is not easy, so there is no pressure to decide quickly: ask your questions, take the time you need, and share only what you feel ready to.
Custom design ideas are welcome too, whether they are a memorial piece or something entirely your own.
Write to ChantalFrequently asked questions
Common questions about keepsake, nature and custom jewelry from Mosh Jewelry.
Can Mosh Jewelry make jewelry with cremation ashes?
Yes. Mosh Jewelry specialises in keepsake jewelry made with cremation ashes, as well as keepsakes made with hair. Each piece is handcrafted in Cape Town.
Can I have a keepsake made with a loved one’s hair?
Yes, hair keepsake jewelry is one of Mosh Jewelry’s specialities. Send a message on WhatsApp or through the form to talk through which piece would suit you.
Do you work with clients outside Cape Town?
Yes. Mosh Jewelry is based in Cape Town and serves clients across South Africa.
Can I ask for a custom jewelry design?
Yes. Custom design enquiries are welcome. Describe your idea on WhatsApp or in the contact form and Chantal can discuss it with you.
What is the nature jewelry made from?
The nature pieces are handcrafted with real mushrooms, butterflies and other nature-inspired finds, locally and sustainably foraged and set in resin.
When can I reach Mosh Jewelry?
Mosh Jewelry’s hours are Mon-Thu 08:00-17:00, Fri 08:00-16:00, Sat-Sun closed. You are welcome to send a WhatsApp message or use the contact form at any time.
Contact Mosh Jewelry in Cape Town
Mosh Jewelry, the handcrafted jewelry business of Chantal Zimmermann, makes keepsake, nature and custom pieces in Cape Town for clients across South Africa.
If you are writing about a loss, there is no need to find the perfect words. A few lines are enough to begin.
WhatsApp Chantal- +27 83 441 2641
- Hours
Mon-Thu 08:00-17:00
Fri 08:00-16:00
Sat-Sun closed
- Based in
- Cape Town, serving clients across South Africa
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Keepsake, nature or custom