Yes. You can turn a person’s ashes into diamonds. Carbon is used to create all diamonds, both lab-grown and natural. Therefore, carbon can be extracted from cremated ashes and used to make a memorial diamond. Heart In Diamond offers laboratory-grown memorial diamonds and optional jewelry settings; current US choices and prices are listed on this site.
How to start the process of having ashes turned into a diamond
If you want to have cremated ashes, hair, or a mixture of ashes and hair turned into an authentic diamond - the first step is to research your options. If you choose the renowned Heart In Diamond company, you have the choice to work with sensitive and compassionate consultants that can help guide you through the decision-making process and go over your choices for color, cut, setting, etc. Our US team can explain the options and confirm how to send your material.
One of the huge benefits customers love about purchasing cremated diamonds is that you can buy a real diamond with a clear conscious. These diamonds are grown in a laboratory rather than mined. Their production still uses resources and energy, so a specific environmental comparison would need evidence.
Sending in your loved one’s ashes to become a diamond
Once you have decided on the diamond/setting option you want, it’s time to send in the sample. Some clients choose to combine hair from living family members, or only use ashes. For a US order, we request 100 grams of ashes or 2 grams of hair. If you have less, ask us to review your sample before sending it.
Once you have collected the sample, you would send it in to the company’s laboratory. If you go with Heart In Diamond, you can relax knowing that your diamond-growing process will commence once it’s received. Diamond production takes around 90 days from receipt of your material. Jewelry settings and other optional services can add time. In order to track your progress, you will receive a number assigned to your diamond that you can look up and see exactly where your diamond is at any time during the creation process.
Carbon is turned into a diamond at the laboratory
When your sample arrives at the lab, an analysis is completed and the carbon is then extracted and added to a diamond-growing foundation. A 100 percent unique diamond is grown from this foundation when it is placed into the high-pressure high-temperature (HPHT) machine that mimics the conditions found deep within the Earth.
After the diamond growing process is completed, specialists will polish and cut the diamond to meet the exact same standards used for natural diamonds. Then, your real diamond goes through the grading process using the 4 Cs: color, clarity, cut, and carat.
Receiving your memorial diamond
When possible, consultants will deliver your cremation diamond or diamond jewelry personally to your door. If not, you will receive it from an authorized courier under full-insurance as to not worry about loss or damage.
Your diamond comes with a Heart In Diamond certificate of authenticity. A report from an independent gemological laboratory can be ordered separately.
Memorial diamonds provide comfort while mourning and forever
Some people choose to wear their diamond in a ring or pendant; others keep it loose or share it with family.
Friends and family members will comment on and ask about your new diamond jewelry, offering you ample opportunity to celebrate their memory and work through the difficult grieving process. Furthermore, your cremation diamond will quickly become a treasured family heirloom that will certainly be passed on generation to generation.