9 Reasons why you shouldn’t turn ashes into diamonds

Each person in the world is entirely unique and vastly different from the next. Because of this, memorial diamonds aren’t everyone’s cup of tea. If you’re thinking about turning a loved one’s ashes into diamonds, but you’re not sure it’s the right choice for you, carry on reading. Here are nine compelling arguments that just might help you make up your mind.

1. You don’t want a unique piece of jewellery

A memorial diamond is truly one-of-a-kind. There’s no other diamond in the world that contains the essence of your loved one you miss so much. You can’t walk into a shop in the high street or visit an online store and buy a piece of jewellery that’s this special. Each item of memorial jewellery is truly unique.

2. You don’t want an ethically-sourced diamond

Diamonds made from ashes don’t exploit or harm any people and the money received doesn’t go toward funding anything unethical. The same can’t always be said for diamonds that are mined from the ground. Diamonds made from ashes are always ethical and trusted.

3. You don’t want to create a family heirloom

By creating a diamond from ashes, you’re making a treasured and meaningful family heirloom which can be passed down for generations. Memorial diamonds really do stand the test of time and will still be around in thousands of years. If you don’t want to create an important and significant keepsake for your descendants, you may want to consider something else.

4. You don’t want a memory of your loved one

There are many ways to commemorate a lost loved one, but few are as long-lasting and beautiful as a memorial diamond. Creating a genuine diamond from the ashes of the person you lost can be a wonderfully healing experience and provide you with the closure you need to carry on with your life. The resulting jewellery will gift you with a heartfelt memory of your loved one you can keep with you for the rest of your life.

5. You don’t care about the environment

Regular mined diamonds greatly damage the environment. They tear up the ground, destroy natural resources, and wreak havoc in small villages. Memorial diamonds are made in sophisticated laboratories that don’t damage the natural landscape or the homes of people who live nearby. Making a diamond from ashes instead of buying one really is the sustainable choice.

6. You don’t want a beautiful ring

Diamonds made from ashes can be even more stunning than diamonds mined from the ground. As they’re made by experts, they include fewer, smaller inclusions than their mined counterparts. Instead of spending huge amounts of money on a shop-bought diamond that has imperfections, it’s a good idea to create a perfect diamond from ashes that’s practically inclusion-free.

7. You don’t want to save money

The cost of having your loved one cremated and transforming their ashes into a diamond is significantly cheaper than having your loved one buried. By choosing the first option, you also get a bespoke memento — unlike the burial method, where you get no reminder of the person you lost. If you don’t want to waste money unnecessarily, a memorial diamond is the wise choice.

8. You don’t want a bespoke piece of jewellery

The diamonds you see in high street shops can’t be customised. They come as they are and you have no choice. When you make a diamond from ashes, you’re in charge and have full control over how the diamond looks. You can choose the carat weight, the colour, and the shape, allowing you to create a truly bespoke keepsake. This just isn’t an option when you buy a mined diamond.

9. You don’t want to give someone the perfect gift

A memorial diamond doesn’t have to be something for you. You can also give it as a gift to someone special to you who’s struggling to move on after losing their loved one. If your family divided up the ashes, you can use your share to create a stunning piece of diamond jewellery and give it to them to ease their pain. Giving a standard piece of jewellery just doesn’t compare.

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