Ash diamonds from Semper Fides: a connection to a lost friend, forever.
When a beloved animal companion is suddenly no longer our lives, we have to ask ourselves two questions with a heavy heart: How do we arrange the funeral with dignity and how do we remember this special friend? How do we honor the memory of an animal companion that meant much more to us than others can possibly know? A memorial diamond from Semper Fides is a particularly noble and unique form of remembrance, as it is made from 100 percent of your companion’s ashes, hair/fur or feathers. We have been specializing in the production of memorial diamonds from animals since 2006, making us one of the most renowned providers in our industry. The finished gemstone bears the name PUREdiamond and thus expresses the fact that it was created exclusively from the carbon of your four-legged friend.
With almost 15 years of experience in the production of diamonds, we at Semper Fides are one of the most competent providers of this special service worldwide. We create ash diamonds for interested parties in Germany, throughout Europe and also for customers from the USA, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan.
Order your gemstone in 5 steps
Make an appointment with the Semper Fides team. This is the first step on the way to your personal one-of-a-kind animal diamond. You should bring a little patience with you, because due to the very complex processes involved, it usually takes between 4 and 8 months for the memorial diamonds to grow to the desired size. Semper Fides will take your wishes into account during the consultation. To create the gemstone, we need animal hair, feathers or cremation ashes as a source of carbon. You should be able to provide us with at least 5 grams of hair or 300 grams of ash. Both materials can be mixed to obtain the carbon. You can also add human hair or objects that have grown organically and therefore contain carbon as an element of life. These can be certain necklaces or toys.
That’s why Semper Fides takes all the time it needs to answer any questions customers may have about ash diamonds. The manufacturing process is complex and usually takes around 4 to 8 months, but fortunately your path to a unique, personalized ashed diamond is a simple one.
How to order your precious keepsake:
- Make an appointment for your memorial diamond consultation. We would like to take time for you and show you all the possibilities.
- We will present your options to you during the consultation, as you can influence the size and appearance of the diamond. You can read more details below.
- We require at least 300 grams of cremation ashes. If you do not have enough, you can add human or animal hair. Basically, anything that is organically grown and therefore contains carbon is suitable. Certain toys, leashes or collars are therefore a possibility.
- Once we have received the agreed deposit, we will start creating your personal PUREdiamond.
- As a rule, we need 4 to 8 months to hand over the animal diamond as your personal unique piece. This always includes a certificate of authenticity. Semper Fides guarantees that your diamond is made from 100 percent carbon from the sources you have given us.
You have these options for customizing the ash diamond
How would you like your ash diamond to be created? We present you with your options. You don’t have to decide immediately, but can take your time to consider what best suits your ideas and budget. The following options determine the appearance and the price:
- The color of the diamond. We create the diamonds in white, blue or yellow. There may be slight color nuances in the white version. Whether a yellow or blue diamond is created depends on the processes used in the creation and whether boron or nitrogen elements influence the growth.
- The weight and size (the following mm specifications refer to the approximate size according to the brilliant cut).
Size and weight do not depend on how much source material you hand over to us for creation, but on the duration of growth. The smallest PUREdiamond that can be ordered in Germany weighs 0.25 carats and has a diameter of approx. 4.1mm. The largest weighs 1.0 carat, which corresponds to a diameter of around 6.4mm, with the middle size at 0.5 carats. We are happy to offer you other sizes after individual clarification of what is feasible. - If you would like a rough diamond, we will polish it professionally. Our specialists are also proficient in all standard cuts – ask us about the possibilities.
- Engraving or lettering. On request, we will finish the ash diamond according to your specifications.
Semper Fides works transparently with you at every stage of the order, so please feel free to contact us if you have any questions. Our understanding of transparency also means that you can visit our factory. It is located in the beautiful canton of Graubünden in Switzerland near the main town of Chur. Perhaps you would like to combine a vacation in the mountains with this interesting tour? We would be happy to book an appointment for you.
The creation of the memorial diamond is shown in a video with the time increased.
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Goldsmiths and jewelers can further refine your PUREdiamond
Perhaps you already have a concrete idea of how you would like to have the ashed diamond further enhanced after the handover. You will find numerous exciting possibilities on our website under the “Impressions” button. The stone is ideally suited to being set in a piece of jewelry. This way, you can wear it on special occasions or every day. The memorial diamond often finds its place in a ring, an amulet, a brooch, a pendant or a necklace. Bracelets or earrings can also be decorated to a high standard. Some customers have the diamond set into plaques or coins, which are then placed next to a photo of the beloved animal, for example. We will be happy to provide you with the names of goldsmiths and jewelers with whom we have been working for many years and who are known for the best quality. We are sure to find a specialist company in your region.