April w/ Zirconia Gold Steel keepsake

April births take the diamond, and this keepsake stands in for it with a clear cubic zirconia set into gold-tone steel. The stone catches light much the same way without the price attached. Overall the piece measures an inch wide and 1.13 inches tall, so it reads as a detail rather than a display object.

The opening is at the top, which means it fills upright with a funnel and closes without fuss. What it holds is a token portion of ashes, far less than a cubic inch, and that matters if someone in the family is expecting it to take everything. Buyers often work through the range by birth month so each relative ends up with their own.

• Cubic zirconia stone, used as the April stand-in for diamond.
• Top opening for straightforward filling; seal with adhesive only if you want it shut for good.
• Zirconia clouds under soap film, and a rinse with a dry cloth brings the sparkle back.