Real memorial diamonds can be made from the carbon in cremation ashes and hair. They are created through a fantastic process using extremely high heat and huge pressures over a period of time. Both ashes and hair contain a small amount of carbon which can be turned into diamond. The resultant diamonds are real, made in a few colours which in nature are very expensive and rare (canary yellow and blue).
One such company is Phoenix Memorial Diamonds, a privately owned company producing only memorial diamonds, they are based in Macclesfield in the UK – Basically they extract pure carbon from either ashes or hair, compress it and heat it under extreme conditions. The carbon then forms a pure diamond crystal which is cut and polished as mined diamonds have for centuries. ‘Phoenix’ always recommend the ‘Brilliant Cut’ which has 58 facets; this cut gives the very best sparkle. ‘Phoenix’ do not adulterate the raw crystal to change the colour. The two natural colours are Canary yellow and shades of blue. You should expect to pay £2975 for a 1/2 carat Canary with blue costing much more.
Call 0870 881 0612 or go to Phoenix Diamonds
The second company we have found that also make real diamond is Life Gem an American based company operating widely in the UK. They are more expensive with 1/2 carets starting at £4995. The company makes the diamonds in the United States and uses a slightly different process again it is all done with heat and pressure. Several ounces of the cremation ash are heated to a very high temperature which then leaves only the carbon. This is then heated under very high temperatures until it turns to graphite. The graphite is placed in a core with a metal catalyst and a diamond seed crystal. This is put under a very temperature and pressure over a period of a few weeks until a rough diamond crystal has grown. This is then cut to produce the sparkle. Website: Life Gem
We feel able to recommend Phoenix Memorial Diamonds and to celebrate this ‘Phoenix’ are giving an exclusive offer to visitors of Scattering Ashes.
A One Hundred Pound Voucher redeemable against purchase of any of their Memorial Diamonds. To receive the voucher, simply fill in the contact form with your details including your address and we will pop a voucher in the post.
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