Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1: Is an Algordanza memorial diamond a genuine diamond?
Yes. The Algordanza memorial diamond shows the same physical, chemical and optical properties as a dug diamond. We would not be allowed to use the expression "diamond" if we could not prove that the diamond is genuine.

Question 2:  How much ashes are needed for the process and what happens to the remains?
On cremation of an adult human being there will be developed 2kg ashes on average. We need at least 500 gram of the ashes for the synthesis. The remains can be handled as follows: 
(a) All the ashes will be used for the synthesis. They will remain in the process until they are completely exhausted.
(b) The cremation ashes not used in the process will be returned to the funeral home in order to entomb it in an urn.

Question 3: Can I have more than one diamond from the same ashes?
Yes. i.e. from 500g ashes there can be created at least 4 diamonds. Accurate specifics can only be made after detailed analyses of the ashes in our laboratory.

Question 4: Is the size (weight) of the diamond dependent on the amount of the ashes used?
No. The size of the diamond is depending on the duration of the process. The longer the diamond lasts in the growing phase the bigger it can become. But as this process is becoming more instable with increasing size, we can offer you for the time being a maximum size (weight) of 1.0 carat.

Question 5: Can a memorial diamond still be synthesized even though the person has been deceased and cremated a long time ago?
Yes. The age of the ashes is not relevant for the synthesis. In countries like Germany and Austria, where there is a compulsion of burial, an accurate procedure with the cemetery administration has to be kept. Please contact us hereunto.

Question 6: Why do the diamonds have different colors?
The color is white, but may have - depending on the individual quantity of the element Boron in the carbon - a blue tint. We can not affect the coloring of the diamond.

Question 7: How long does it take till I can hold my diamond in my hands?
The synthesis takes about 3 months beginning from the date of receipt of the prepayment. As the synthesis of a diamond is a highly complex process, the procedure can take more time. We assure you that quality and precision have first priority, although the length of time of the synthesis could once be suffering therefore.

Question 8: What do you guarantee with the certificate?
With our certificate we guarantee the genuineness, weight, cut and the colour of the diamond as well as the chemical composition indicating the origin source of the diamond from the cremation ashes passed on to us.