Question 1

Is the ALGORDANZA memorial diamond a real diamond?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the ALGORDANZA memorial diamond is a real diamond. It has the same chemical, physical and optical properties as natural diamond. In our manufactory in Domat/Ems we simulate the natural development conditions. This is how your ALGORDANZA memorial diamond always grows in an individual and unique way.

According to the ISO International Standard 18323 (2015), the memorial diamond grown at ALGORDANZA corresponds to a “laboratory-grown diamond”.

Question 2

Does ALGORDANZA offer pet memorial diamonds?

Accepted Answer

We believe that losing a beloved animal companion can be just as heartbreaking as losing a family member. Therefore we have partnered with Semper Fides who are animal lovers like us, but have more experience with the loss of a precious pet.

Semper Fides specializes in the production of memorial diamonds made from animal ashes or hair, fur and feathers and works closely with ALGORDANZA in the field of research and development.

Algordanza is happy to take your inquiries about having pet cremation diamonds made, we will connect you with our friends at Semper Fides.

Question 3

How much does this unique form of commemoration cost?

Accepted Answer

Our service starts at 3,500 CHF in Switzerland for a 0.30 ct rough diamond. The price is determined by the carbon source, size and cut of your memorial diamond.

Question 4

Does the size of the diamond depend on the amount of carbon source passed?

Accepted Answer

No, the size of the diamond depends on how long it stays in the controlled environment. The longer the diamond is left in the growth phase, the larger it grows.

Question 5

How much ashes are needed to create an ALGORDANZA Pur memorial diamond?

Accepted Answer

When an adult is cremated, up to 4 kg of ashes can be produced. For diamond burial, it is not the volume of the ash that matters, but its carbon content. As a rule, 500 grams of ashes are sufficient to ensure the creation of a memorial diamond. For legal reasons, the ashes are divided in Switzerland.

Question 6

What happens to the remaining ashes if I choose an ALGORDANZA Pur diamond?

Accepted Answer

If no burial site is desired, the entire ash volume can be left in the manufacturing process until the ash is completely transformed. Or the remaining ashes that are not to be used for production can either be returned to the funeral home in order to arrange an urn burial in the home town, buried in Switzerland or handed over personally in Domat/Ems.

Question 7

What happens if there is not enough carbon in the cremation ashes for a memorial diamond?

Accepted Answer

In special situations, such as the cremation of small children or cremation with a significant excess of oxygen, there may be insufficient carbon in the cremation ashes to successfully grow one or more memorial diamonds. In these cases, after the carbon analysis, we contact the funeral home or the bereaved and find a mutual solution. In these cases, the “Two Sources” option is a good choice.

Question 8

Can carbon still be present in the ashes after a cremation?

Accepted Answer

During the cremation process of the body and coffin, the carbon undergoes a metamorphosis.

The German law stipulates, among other things, a minimum temperature of 650°C in the main combustion chamber, in which the coffin is located. In the downstream chamber, in which the discharged gases are cleaned, a significantly higher temperature of > 850°C prevents the emission of harmful gases. During combustion, much of the carbon escapes as gaseous carbon dioxide. The weight fraction of carbon remaining in the main combustion chamber is generally between 0.5% and 2.5% of the dry incineration ash. This can be proven technologically in appropriately equipped laboratories. At the ALGORDANZA, this carbon is isolated from the ashes using wet chemical methods or pyrolysis and serves as the basis for the subsequent diamond synthesis.

Question 9

What is in the cremation ashes?

Accepted Answer

Cremation ashes contain a large number of different chemical elements, metal compounds and also salts.

For both technical and legal reasons, cremation must always take place in a coffin. Therefore, the cremation ashes also contain parts of the coffin, the clothing, the coffin goods as well as any existing implants. A division of the cremation ashes and thus the carbon contained in them according to their origin is not technically possible. It is therefore possible that carbon atoms, for example from the coffin, build themselves into the diamond crystal lattice.

Question 10

How much hair is needed to create an ALGORDANZA hair memorial diamond?

Accepted Answer

At least 5g of hair is required to transform one or more hair memorial diamonds.

Question 11

What personal items can I use for my ALGORDANZA Two Sources/Origin?

Accepted Answer

Personal letters, diaries or photos can be used for the additional carbon source of an ALGORDANZA Origin. The personal item should be directly related to the deceased.

Question 12

What does Algordanza guarantee with its certificate?

Accepted Answer

With our certificate we confirm the authenticity, size, cut and color of the diamond, as well as the guaranteed production of the diamond from the carbon source given to us.

Question 13

Can multiple diamonds be made from one carbon source?

Accepted Answer

Yes, multiple memorial diamonds can be made from a carbon source requested by us. Precise information about the possible number of pieces depends on the amount of ashes, hair or the personal item handed over to us and its carbon content. We will be happy to provide you with detailed information after the analysis in our laboratory.

Question 14

How long will it take before I can hold my memorial diamond in my hands?

Accepted Answer

The production takes about 4-8 months from receipt of the urn and receipt of payment. However, the creation of a diamond is a highly complicated process and in some cases, particularly larger memorial diamonds, can take longer. You can rest assured that quality and precision are our top priorities, even if the production time sometimes takes a little longer..

Question 15

Why do ALGORDANZA memorial diamonds have different shades of blue?

Accepted Answer

Each ALGORDANZA memorial diamond shines in an individual shade of blue. This reflects the uniqueness of the deceased. The blue color is caused by the element boron, which is found in the cremation ashes and is bound in the diamond lattice of the carbon. The more boron is included in the crystal lattice, the darker the shade of blue shines. When the boron content is low, the color of the diamond becomes light or white. The growth environment we use prevents the incorporation of atmospheric nitrogen atoms into the diamond crystal lattice, which would result in a yellowish tinge to the memorial diamond.

Question 16

Why do Algordanza memorial diamonds sometimes have inclusions?

Accepted Answer

The respectful handling of the cremation ashes left to us and the memorial diamonds that have grown from them is our top priority. The carbon extracted from the cremation ashes is a very complex process and the basis for the growth of your memorial diamond. Many steps of purification and graphitization stand between the cremation ashes and the carbon extracted from them. Sometimes, in addition to the carbon, very small trace elements from the cremation ashes enter the crystal lattice and are therefore also found in the diamond as inclusions. We regard this as a special proof of the individual origin and the personal character of the individual memorial diamond. It’s by no means a flaw. The majority of Algordanza memorial diamonds are at least VS1 quality. However, we cannot guarantee a specific level of quality due to the special origin of the carbon.

Question 17

Is it possible to create a memorial diamond even if the death was a long time ago?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The age of the ashes or hair is not critical to the manufacturing process.

Question 18

Does ALGORDANZA also make memorial diamonds from animal hair or ashes?

Accepted Answer

No, the ALGORDANZA memorial diamonds are created solely from the cremation ashes or the hair of a deceased person. For cremation ashes and hair from animals, contact Semper Fides GmbH in Germany.

Question 19

Is there a difference between an Origin, Two-source or an ALGORDANZA Pure diamond?

Accepted Answer

No. Only the carbon source is different, but this does not affect the characteristics or quality of your memorial diamond.

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