LONITÉ
Ashes to Diamonds From Switzerland
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Contact us to order your memorial diamonds from ashes in Lonité’s US branch office in Buffalo, NY.
Turn the cremation ashes of your loved one into memorial diamonds. Now available to order in the U.S. and Canada.
Cremation Diamonds from Ashes
1 Swiss LONITÉ can turn your loved ones' ashes or hair into memorial diamonds.
2 Our ashes to diamonds service is available at our Buffalo office in New York.
3 To order cremation diamonds from ashes in the United States, call us at +1 888-794-6093
For more information about LONITÉ cremation diamonds in the US, download our catalogue here below.
A Brilliant Diamond in Memory of a Brilliant Life
Technical Procedures
From Ashes to Cremation Diamonds: LONITÉ's Laboratory and Process
Lonite Memorial Diamonds - A Heartfelt Healing Journey
In times of loss, finding a path toward healing can be deeply personal. Our clients from around the world share how creating a memorial diamond from a loved one’s ashes became a comforting and meaningful way to honor their memory. This lasting tribute is not only a beautiful gemstone but also a profound reminder of enduring love. Join us in this journey of transformation, where remembrance turns into a cherished keepsake.
The pain passes, but the beauty remains
Cremation Diamonds Technology
A diamond is in fact crystallized carbon. Carbon (C) accounts for 18% of any animals' bodies, which makes turning ashes into cremation diamonds possible.
Natural diamonds grow in an environment of extreme pressure and high temperature deep in the earth's mantle over millions of years.
At LONITÉ, we recreate these high-pressure and high-temperatures natural environments in our laboratory over a period of 9 to 12 months (1 ct).
To turn ashes or hair into diamonds, below ashes amounts are required.
Ashes/Hair Amount
To inquire the order process in the U.S., please call us at 888-794-6093 or email us at usa@lonite.com
6 oz / 150 g
Cremation ashes
oz (ounces) / g (grams)
6.7 oz / 200 g
Cremated bones
0.2 oz / 5 g
Hair
Time - From Start to Finish
It takes an average of 10 months to turn ashes into a one-carat diamond. The actual time of each diamond is dependent upon the size ordered (normally 5-18 months).
Optional GIA or IGI certification, jewelry setting, and laser inscription services are offered at extra cost where it takes an extra 1 or 2 months for each service chosen.
Turn your loved ones' ashes into diamonds
Steps to Place an Order:
1 Fill in the Order Form.
2 Send the ashes to LONITÉ.
3 Pay 50% as a deposit.
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“Each diamond comes out unique”
LONITÉ Memorial Diamonds
Trusted Worldwide
Discover our exquisite collection of Cremation Jewelry, featuring rings, pendants, and earrings. Select from a wide array of unique designs, or create your very own custom piece, allowing you to carry your precious ash diamond with you, always.
from 0.25 carat
$1,400
Naturally Amber™
from 0.25 carat
$2,000
Greenish Yellow
from 0.25 carat
$2,000
Red
from 0.25 carat
$2,000
Black
from 0.25 carat
$2,200
Pink
from 0.25 carat
$2,200
Blue
from 0.25 carat
$2,400
Purely Colorless™
Color options for ash diamonds USA
Cremation Diamond Colors
The "Naturally Amber" color in our cremation diamonds comes from the presence of Nitrogen.
The presence of Boron in the ashes will turn the diamond into a blue color.
If our lab removes both nitrogen and boron from the ashes, cremation diamonds will become colorless.
Size demo
Carat (reference diameter)
(9.2 mm)
3.00
(4.0 mm)
0.25
0.35
(4.5 mm)
0.50
(5.1 mm)
0.60
(5.5 mm)
0.80
(6.0 mm)
1.00
(6.5 mm)
1.50
(7.3 mm)
2.00
(8.0 mm)
2.50
(8.7 mm)
Size options for ash diamonds USA
Ash Diamond Sizes
Cremation diamond sizes range from 0.25 carats to 3.00 carats.
The selected size significantly influences both the cost of ashes to cremation diamonds and the processing time for transforming ashes into diamonds.
Visit Our U.S. Office(Buffalo, NY)
Experience a one-on-one consultation in a refined setting, designed to bring your vision to life.
Visit Our U.S. Office(Los Angeles, CA)
Experience a one-on-one consultation in a refined setting, designed to bring your vision to life.
Virtual Meeting
Meet with our expert team online, wherever you are, for a personalized design consultation.
Call-Back Request
We look forward to connecting with you soon to ensure all your questions are addressed and to support you through each step of the process.
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Brilliant
Emerald
Radiant
Asscher
Princess
Heart
Oval
Pear
Cushion
Uncut
Shape options for ashes to diamonds USA
Cremation Diamond Cuts
10 different shapes are available for LONITÉ cremation diamonds from ashes.
The brilliant cut stands out as the most popular choice among all cremation diamonds due to its exceptional brilliance.
Christel Groenewald
LONITÉ UK
“I am passionate to help people in need and am touched deeply by stories of their loved ones. A memorial diamond is such a meaningful and beautiful way to honor our loved ones.”
Tracy Highway
LONITÉ U.S.
“I lost my father and that is what makes me happy that I can be there to help someone that is grieving. I hope that it makes them feel better to be able to create an amazing diamond of their loved ones to always keep close.”
Lennart Harms
LONITÉ Germany
"Customers entrust the most important carbon source materials. LONITE's service team has the responsibility to safely check, confirm that every step is correct, and then safely deliver the commemorative diamond to the customer. This is my mission. Thank you for your trust."
Kyoko M
LONITÉ Japan
“I will wholeheartedly assist you in turning the cherished memories with your loved ones, whom you will forever cherish and never forget, into reality. Please feel free to consult with us about any small matter. We will spare no effort to shape your precious memories into tangible forms.”
Yukai Su
LONITÉ Taiwan
"Customers entrust the most important carbon source materials. LONITE's service team has the responsibility to safely check, confirm that every step is correct, and then safely deliver the commemorative diamond to the customer. This is my mission. Thank you for your trust."
Peiwen Zhang
LONITÉ China
“I believe LONITÉ diamond can act as a memory for someone you have forever loved and will never forget. My goal is to help people in finding another way to honor and remember their loved one.”
Memorial Diamond Options
This page introduces the features of memorial diamonds - shapes, sizes, colors and optional services like inscription of a personal message are available.
Memorial Diamond Options
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Memorial diamonds are forever. LONITÉ™ turns loved ones' hair and cremation ashes into diamonds. The memorial diamond will keep you company forever.
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All About Memorial Diamonds
What are memorial diamonds? How are cremated ashes turned into diamonds? How long is the ashes to diamonds process? Here's all you need to know.
All About Memorial Diamonds
Ashes to Diamonds
Customers from the US, Canada, Mexico, the UK, and Australia can reach out to their nearest LONITÉ branch office to create their own custom-designed cremation jewelry. Our dedicated Customer Service team will provide all the necessary assistance and guidance throughout the process.
Ashes to Diamonds Cost Factors
The price of LONITÉ cremation diamonds includes all necessary costs for the transformation of cremation ashes into diamonds, including the expense of sending the ashes to Switzerland.
The actual cost of this transformation is determined by the SIZE and COLOR specifications.
Our cremation ashes to diamond cost encompasses both the purification and diamond creation expenses. It reflects the technical processes involved and the time required to convert human ashes into diamonds.
Cremation Jewelry Price
The cost of cremation jewelry, whether it's a memorial diamond pendant, cremation diamond ring, or earrings, is influenced not only by the size of the cremation diamond but also by the shape, metal type, and metal weight used in crafting the jewelry.
Rest assured that our jewelry prices cover all mounting and shipment expenses.
You have the option to select from our range of cremation ring, pendant, and earring designs. Alternatively, you can share your own idea, and we'll provide a personalized quotation for a bespoke piece of cremation jewelry.
Price Range - Cremation Diamonds from Ashes
A tipical LONITÉ Naturally Amber™ cremation diamonds crafted from ashes, with prices ranging from USD $1,400 for an exquisite 0.25ct to USD $28,500 for a captivating 3.0ct.
Cremation Diamonds Price Starts at $1,400 (Amber 0.25ct)
Our Customer Service Team
Our dedicated team will answer any questions you may have about cremation diamonds and guide you through the order process. Please, contact your nearest LONITÉ branch office.
Turn Cremation Ashes into Diamonds
Swiss memorial diamonds from ashes
LONITÉ™, headquartered in Switzerland, specializes in transforming human cremation ashes into diamonds. Using advanced HPHT technology within our state-of-the-art Swiss laboratory, we create cremation diamonds from 200 g (8 oz) of ashes or 10 g (0.4 oz) of human hair. These precious "cremation diamonds," also referred to as "memorial diamonds," are GIA and IGI certified, representing a heartfelt tribute born from human ashes.
Ashes into Diamonds Available Worldwide
Our ashes to diamonds service is available all over the world, including the UK, Australia, Japan, Canada, Germany, the US and more.
The process of transforming your loved one's cremation ashes into diamonds takes between 9 to 12 months (1 ct), depending on the size and colour of the cremation diamond ordered.
From Ashes to Diamonds
Options, Price and Process of Cremation Diamonds
This page provides product information with ashes to diamonds cost and price, with instructions on how to order LONITÉ cremation diamonds from ashes.
Definition
What is a Cremation or Memorial Diamond?
The human body contains 18% carbon, whilst diamonds are pure carbon.
The only difference between natural diamonds and cremation diamonds from ashes is their origin - cremation diamonds are created from cremated ashes, whereas natural diamonds are minerals that form underground over billions of years.
Inspiration: Transforming Ashes into Diamonds
Why Choose to Turn Ashes into Diamonds?
Anyone seeking a tangible connection with their beloved can find solace in wearing memorial diamonds, an elegant way to hold their cherished ones close.
1 Eternal Remembrance: Craft a lasting tribute.
2 Financial Ease: Sidestep burial expenses.
3 Seamless Mobility: Embrace convenience.
Cremation diamonds gracefully grace memorial jewelry, be it a pendant, ring, or earrings. With every glance, wearers find reassurance that their loved one's presence remains forever by their side.
Introduction: Cremation Diamonds from Human Ashes and Remains
Can human ashes be turned into diamonds?
Yes. LONITÉ creates a High-Pressure and a High-Temperature (HPHT) environment, similar to the natural underground setting, in our laboratory, to turn human cremation ashes into diamonds. One cremation diamond can take between 9 to 12 months (1 ct) to make from the order procedure until the delivery to the client. The duration will depend on the ashes into diamonds' caracteristics selected.
FAQs
How Long Does the Process to Turn Ashes into Diamonds Take?
Including the time involved for shipment and purification, the total time of turning human ashes into diamonds takes between 5 and 18 months, depending on the color, the cut and the cremation diamond size required.
How much ashes or hair do I need to provide to order a cremation diamond?
You should provide 200g of ashes or 10g of hair which are the normal amounts required to grow a cremation diamond. However, if you do not have enough cremation ashes or hair, family members can provide a supplement amount of hair that will be added to the ashes or hair already provided.
How can I prove that the cremation diamond is from hair/ashes of my loved one?
Our proof comes in the form of a technical examination and the certification methodology of the cremation diamond's original source. Scientific proof and certification can be provided based on the carbon atoms and chemical density of the cremation diamond, which must match the carbon, hair or ashes that the diamond originated from. The carbon is tracked and documented continuously throughout the ashes to diamonds process, by a LONITÉ team of microphysics and high-pressure science researchers.
What is the process used to create a LONITÉ cremation diamond?
To turn ashes or hair into diamonds, we first need to extract the carbon contained in the ashes of hair provided. The ashes are placed in a specialized crucible which is heated to over 5000F to make sure every element except carbon oxidizes, and then temperature is raised further so that the carbon can become graphite. The graphite with a metal catalyst and a diamond seed crystal are then placed into the core which goes into a specialized diamond press capable of creating extreme tension which then starts working, thus bringing the pressure to about 800,000 pounds/square inches. During the last stretch when the press is working, the temperature in the room stays about 2500F until the cremation diamond is formed.
How does carat size affect the diamond growing time?
The size of the cremation diamond is a key factor in determining the time required for the ashes-to-diamonds process. Larger diamonds demand more time, consequently leading to extended production and higher costs. Additionally, the chosen diamond color further contributes to the production timeline due to varying technical requirements.
Can you make multiple diamonds from the ashes of one person?
If you want to create several cremation diamonds from one individual, it is possible, and you will simply have to provide us with more ashes or hair than the basic amount required of 200g of ashes or 10g of hair.
Why is the cost of turning cremated ashes into diamonds so high?
The price of a cremation diamond depends on the required SIZE and COLOR. Larger diamonds necessitate extended growth cycles, leading to higher costs. The machinery employed is substantial, operating under extreme temperature and pressure conditions. The process demands utmost precision. For instance, growing a one-carat colorless diamond can take hundreds of hours.
Consequently, the technology used to transform ashes into diamonds is intricate and comes with substantial costs.
What are cremation diamonds?
Cremation diamonds are real diamonds made from human cremation ashes. Firstly, the carbon of the cremation ashes is purified. Then, it is pressed into a cremation diamond with high pressure and high temperature (HPHT) machine.
Are cremation diamonds real?
Yes, cremation diamonds are real diamonds. They are chemically, physically, and optically the same as diamonds that have been mined from underground. Cremation diamonds are all certified to be genuine diamonds.
Where to turn ashes into diamonds?
The ashes into diamonds service is available worldwide, in countries such as the UK, United States, Australia and Canada. All cremated ashes will be sent to Switzerland, where they are turned into diamonds.
How to turn ashes into diamonds in the UK?
To turn ashes into diamonds in UK, first you need to contact LONITÉ to get the Ashes Submission Kit. Secondly, you will need to send the ashes to the LONITÉ UK office in London, and finally, you will get a tracking ID after receipt of the 50% deposit. For the U.S., Canada and Australia, the process is similar.
How much are cremation diamonds?
At LONITÉ, the price of a cremation diamond starts from $1400 or £1400. The cost depends on the size of diamond ordered. The larger the size, the higher the cost.
Commencing at $1400 or £1400, our cremation diamond prices are size-dependent. As the diamond's size increases, so does the associated cost, offering you a range of choices tailored to your preferences.
How can ashes be turned into diamonds?
3 steps are needed to turn cremated ashes into diamonds: Step 1 - Extract the carbon from the cremation ashes or hair. Step 2 - Purify the cremation ashes to 99.99% purity in the LONITÉ laboratory. Step 3 - Place the carbon inside a high pressure and high temperature (HPHT) machine to crystalize.
How do you make diamonds from ashes?
By re-creating natural underground environments inisde LONITÉ laboratory, diamonds from ashes are made in High-Pressure High-Temperature (HPHT) machines. The carbon source of the diamonds are extracted and purified from the ashes or hair of the deceased.