Turn hair into diamonds for the perfect gift for Mom

No matter what the occasion is, it’s always difficult to find the perfect gift for Mom. Whether you’re shopping for Mother’s Day, Christmas, her birthday, or another occasion, nothing that you see online or in-store is quite right. This is something we’ve all experienced at least once and it can be really tough.

Your mom is one of the most important people in your life and she deserves a gift that reflects that sentiment. But flowers, chocolate, and cards just don’t seem to cut it. Jewelry seems like a good choice but can be a bit impersonal and ordinary.

One way you can make the gift of jewelry truly unique and meaningful is to make it personal. Instead of having a piece of jewelry engraved, take things one step further and have the jewelry made out of your hair.

Making diamonds from hair

At Heart In Diamond, we really can make diamonds out of hair. All diamonds, both mined and lab-grown, are made from carbon. Approximately 45% of hair is made of carbon — this makes it the perfect foundation for growing a diamond.

After we’ve received your hair sample, we’ll carefully extract the pure carbon. We’ll then pair it with a diamond growing seed and place it inside a sophisticated machine that mimics the conditions deep within the Earth. The carbon stays in the machine for 10-17 weeks, during which high levels of pressure and heat are applied to it.

At the end of the process, a rough diamond containing your personal carbon is created!

Get everyone involved

You may want to stick with making the diamond from your hair alone if you’re an only child. Alternatively, you could combine your hair with some hair from your mom and dad to make a family diamond to give as a gift. If you’re trying to keep the gift a secret, try and sneak some hair from her hairbrush or comb until you’ve got enough to use for a diamond.

Consider including the hair or fur from your mom’s pet if she’s got one. Pets are part of the family and you only need a small sample so they can be part of the diamond.

If you’re part of a large family, you and your siblings can all go in together and make a unique piece of jewelry from your mom. You’ll be able to split the cost between each of you and combine all your hair samples into one diamond that contains a small part of every one of you.

Different jewelry options

We offer more than 1,600 different jewelry settings at Heart in Diamond. Our rings, earrings, and pendants come in a huge number of styles and designs and are available in white gold, yellow gold, and platinum. With such an incredible range of options to choose from, you’re guaranteed to find something your mom will absolutely love and cherish forever.

If your mom doesn’t wear jewelry, there are still options available to you. You can use the hair to make individual diamonds and present them to her in a pouch. She can keep them somewhere special, such as her bedside table, so she always has her family close.

You can even have the diamonds inlaid into something that has a special meaning to your mom. You could add them into a photo frame that surrounds a family picture or a home ornament that she’s particularly fond of. As long as the decision is personal and meaningful, she’s sure to love it.

How it works

To make diamonds from hair, you first need to choose what kind of diamonds you’re going to make. You need to pick the carat weight, shape, and color. When you’ve decided that, it’s time to choose the best jewelry setting for your mom. If you’re not having the diamond placed in a setting, you can skip this stage.

When you’ve got all this information ready, you need to place your order to begin the process. Shortly after, you’ll receive your Heart In Diamond kit. You need to collect a total of ½ cup (that’s around 0.7oz) of hair for each diamond. When you’ve collected the hair, return it to us along with the Heart in Diamond kit.

When we receive everything you’ve sent us, we’ll start your order and you can track it online. In 70-120 days, depending on the type of diamond you choose, you’ll receive your beautifully packaged diamond and can give it to your mom.

Ready to get started?

Are you ready to make a one-of-a-kind gift for your mom you know she’ll love and treasure forever? We’re ready and waiting to help you. Check out our guide on how to order and get started on making her special gift. Whether you’re planning on keeping it a secret or telling her about what she can expect, you won’t believe the look on her face when she opens the delicate jewelry box and sees the unique treasure hiding within!