Ancient Celtic Steel Keepsake

Interlaced knotwork covers the face of this stainless steel pendant, the Celtic pattern cut deep enough to catch light along its edges. It measures five-eighths of an inch across and three-quarters of an inch tall, small enough that it reads as jewelry first. The fill opening sits at the center of the back.

Capacity is about a quarter of a cubic inch. That is a token amount of ashes rather than a full set, so most families keep the remainder in a main urn and divide a spoonful or two among pieces like this. Steel takes daily wear without tarnishing.

• Comes with a chain; a small funnel makes the filling easier
• The opening sits in the middle of the back, so the pendant comes off the chain to fill
• The knotwork channels hold dust, and a soft toothbrush clears them faster than a cloth