Semper Fides diamond made from from hair: a unique keepsake
Carbon is the substance of life, it is found in all substances that are organically grown. This includes human and animal hair. At Semper Fides, we use this hair to produce diamonds according to your wishes as a keepsake and symbol of love. Our PUREdiamond offer is aimed at people who would like to receive such a precious keepsake of attachment for a deceased or living animal. Feel free to contact us about the many options for customizing the diamond made of hair.
Since 2006, Semper Fides has specialized in the creation of diamonds from the ashes, hair or feathers of animals. This makes us one of the most experienced providers of this special service in our field.
Hair as a source of carbon has the advantage that it can also be used to create a unique keepsake during the your animal companion’s lifetime. As pet owners and animal lovers, our team knows that in addition to experience and knowledge, empathy is also important in this area. Take advantage of our knowledge as experts in our field and as animal lovers.
We realize your wishes in these 5 steps
The creation of a diamond made from hair is a very complex process in terms of chemical and physical aspects, which we will come to in a moment. You may now be more interested in how you can order a diamond from hair. This is done in 5 simple steps.
- Get in touch with Semper Fides. We would like to provide you with individual and detailed advice. It therefore makes sense to make an appointment for the information meeting by telephone or e-mail first. That way we can prepare ourselves and have time for you.
- During the consultation, we clarify your wishes for the diamond and help you fill out the order form.
- For the hair diamond, we need at least 5 grams of hair or fur from your beloved animal companion. We will discuss the details of how you can send us the material needed.
- After receiving a deposit, we start with the first analyses in our laboratory, extract carbon from the source, convert the carbon into graphite and place it in a growth cell, where it grows in controlled environment day by day.
- As a rule, we need 4 to 8 months to complete a diamond. We present you with the PUREdiamond as your personal keepsake together with a certificate documenting the most important work steps. We guarantee that the diamond is made from 100% of your pet’s hair or fur.
You have a wide range of customization options
The price is determined by the individual options you choose during the consultation. Take your time to think about how your hair diamond should look. In the end, it’s also a question of budget. The following factors influence the price and are also your options for the gemstone.
You decide on,
- what size the hair diamond should be. The smallest brilliant-cut version weighs 0.25 carats, which corresponds to a diameter of approximately 4.1 mm. The medium size is 0.50 carats with a diameter of around 5.2 mm. The largest PUREdiamond weighs 1.00 carats and is a real eye-catcher with a diameter of approx. 6.4 mm.
- which basic colour the hair diamond should have. We can produce yellow, blue and white for you, although slight color nuances may occur with the white PUREdiamond. We would be happy to send you photos to help you decide. The colouration is created by incorporating a few individual elements into the diamond crystal lattice. A yellow diamond is created by the inclusion of nitrogen atoms in the crystal lattice. A blue diamond is created by the incorporation of boron atoms.
- whether you want to hold the gemstone in your hands as a polished rough diamond or cut. At Semper Fides, all standard cuts are possible, and we only entrust the delicate craft of cutting to our best craftsmen or partners with whom we have been working for many years.
- whether we refine the hair diamond with an engraving.
Diamond made from animal hair: 5 grams is enough for individual creation
At least 5 grams of animal hair from the fur is sufficient for the growth of the diamond from animal hair. If you are unable to provide this amount, please send us human hair. This combination is used to create a PUREdiamond friendship diamond as a sign of your bond with your four-legged friend. In principle, all materials that are organically grown and contain carbon can be used, including certain toys or collars.
Diamonds are formed at depths in the earth that are inaccessible to humans. At 3900 meters deep, the TauTona mine in South Africa is the deepest in the world and no one has ever mined further than this. In the history of the earth, diamonds are formed at a depth of 200 kilometers, for example in the volcanic environment of volcanic ash at extremely high pressure and enormously high temperatures. It takes millions of years for the gemstones to reach layers of the earth from which we can mine them. This is another reason why diamonds are considered the most precious of gemstones.
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Goldsmiths and jewelers process the diamond further
We have been working with renowned goldsmiths and jewelers for many years. They come into play when you receive your hair diamond from us. Would you like to keep this keepsake with you at all times? Or do you want it to be an attractive eye-catcher in a beautiful place in your home? Most customers choose to have the PUREdiamond set in a piece of jewelry.
For example, you have these finishing options:
- Pendant, earring or brooch
- Ring or bracelet
- Necklace or choker.
You can also decide to have the diamond worked into a coin or plaque or to embellish a nameplate with it. Your goldsmith or jeweler is sure to have further suggestions for use from their wealth of experience.