There is no color added to the ashes during the setting process; the setting of your piece will reflect the hues naturally present in your loved one's ashes. For the setting, I take the ashes and combine them with a clear, high-grade jewelry resin that brings out their natural color and solidifies them. The finished setting resembles glass or stone and is permanently bonded to the piece of jewelry. Settings tend to range in color from light beige to a dark grey (which can occasionally appear black) but throughout time I have come across various hues such as brown, pink, green, and burgundy, although these are extremely rare. If you notice a lot of black flecks in the ashes, they will most likely be very dark when they are set; likewise, if you see a lot of larger, lighter pieces, these tend to lighten the setting.