Zina's Story
It is an honor to make these meaningful keepsakes
Why I do what I love
I have been in love with beads—making, wearing, and sharing them—since seventh grade.
My experimentation with creating my own glass beads began over ten years ago and skyrocketed when I discovered Memorial Beads.
The idea of creating beads that incorporate ashes of a loved one came to me quite by surprise. My co-worker Brenda asked if I could somehow combine her recently deceased dog Penny’s cremation ash with the glass I use to make beads.
My thoughts churned in anticipation, as I had never even seen cremation ash, much less handled it. I began to experiment with various techniques and color combinations until I was satisfied with the results, which to my delight, were amazingly beautiful. At that point there was no stopping me!
When I presented Brenda with my gift, she welled up with tears of joy. Ultimately, Brenda’s request was a gift to me.
I recently had the honor of presenting each member of my family with their own personal Memorial Bead containing the cremation ashes of my dad, Vincent Emanuele. Sharing such a meaningful keepsake was the impetus behind the idea of offering my unique Memorial Bead creations to you.
Custom Works of Art You Can Cherish
Your loved one was unique, and the bead is designed to capture your memory and carry it forward.
The personal connection that leads to a cherished Memorial Bead is the result of a thoughtful process that begins together with the artist, the loved one and you.
