How it began
Hi, I’m Shelley, the person behind Little A Jewellery.
The idea for Little A came from a very personal place. After losing two of our much-loved family pets, it felt strange having their ashes sitting in a box on a shelf. I wanted something more comforting and meaningful, something tangible that would let me keep them close to me every day.
That’s what led me to start creating memorial jewellery.
Over time, it’s grown into something even more special. While many pieces are made to remember loved ones we’ve lost, I’ve also started creating jewellery that celebrates the beautiful milestones in life too. Like breastfeeding journeys, baby’s first teeth (yes, really!) or other tiny moments that mean the world to us.
I make pieces that can hold special inclusions like ashes, hair, fur, breast milk or other meaningful elements, turning them into something beautiful you can wear and treasure. Every piece is handmade with care, patience and a lot of respect for the memories it represents.
I know how important it can be to feel close to the ones we’ve loved and lost, and to celebrate the moments that shape our lives. My hope is that each piece I create brings comfort, meaning, and a way to keep those memories close.
My Jewellery & Materials
Each piece of jewellery begins with a high-quality blank sourced from two trusted UK-based jewellers. I carefully select these pieces for their quality, durability, and suitability for memorial and keepsake jewellery.
Once the blank arrives with me, the real process begins. This is where I carefully customise each piece by hand using resin and the special inclusions you provide — such as ashes, hair, fur, breast milk, or other meaningful elements. Every piece is individually crafted with patience and care to make sure it’s both beautiful and long lasting.
Because each item is made by hand and needs time to cure properly, my usual turnaround time is around 3–4 weeks from when I receive your inclusions.