Semper Fides diamond made from from hair: a unique keepsake

Carbon is the substance of life and is found in all substances that are organically grown. This includes human and animal hair. We produce diamonds from these hairs according to your wishes as a reminder and symbol of your bond.

Hair as a source of carbon has the advantage that it can also be used to create a unique memento during the four-legged friend’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 expertise as experts in our field and as people and animal lovers.

Since 2006, we have specialized in the production of diamonds from animal body elements, making us one of the most experienced providers of this special service. Feel free to contact us about the many possibilities for customizing diamonds made from hair.

We create your diamond from animal hair 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 us. We would like to provide you with undisturbed, 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.
We need at least 5 grams of hair or feathers from your beloved animal for the hair diamond. We will discuss the details of how you can send us the carbon carrier.
After receiving a deposit, we start with the first analyses in our laboratory, then extract carbon from the source, convert the carbon into graphite and finally place it in a growth cell, where it increases in size 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 design options you choose during the consultation. Don’t rush into anything, take your time to think about how your hair diamond should be designed. In the end, it’s also a question of budget. The following factors influence the price and are also your options for designing the gemstone.

You decide on,

what size the hair diamond should be. The smallest brilliant-cut version weighs 0.25 carats. This corresponds to a diameter of approx. 4.1mm. The medium size is 0.50 carats with a diameter of around 5.2mm. The largest PUREdiamond weighs 1.00 carats and is a real eye-catcher with a diameter of approx. 6.4mm.
which basic color 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 coloration 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 as a brilliant or emerald cut. All common cuts are possible at Semper Fides. We only entrust the delicate craft of cutting to partners with whom we have been working together 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 fur or feathers is enough to grow the diamond from animal hair. If you are unable to provide this amount, please send us human hair. This combination creates a PUREdiamond as a symbol 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 a depth of 3,900 meters, 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 depths of 200 kilometers, for example in volcanic environments of volcanic ash at extremely high pressure and enormously high temperatures. It takes millions of years for the precious stones 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.

Visit our laboratory

We recreate this geological process in our manufactory. State-of-the-art equipment and apparatus help us with preparatory analyses, extracting the carbon from the hair, producing graphite and growing it into diamonds. We create the extreme conditions of 60,000 bar of pressure and 1400 degrees of temperature with our equipment. Are you interested in seeing this process up close? You are welcome to visit our factory, which is located near Chur in Switzerland. Simply make an appointment with our team.

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.