The Journey
The Making of a
Legacy Diamond
From a single keepsake to a diamond that carries it forward — a quiet, deliberate process, described in full below.
01 — The Beginning
What We Receive
Your hair or cremation ashes arrive at our facility under a tracked, documented chain of custody.
Each keepsake is logged and kept separate — nothing is pooled or shared between commissions.
02 — Diamond Formation
Creating the Diamond
Your isolated carbon becomes the foundation of a genuine diamond, individually created for your family.
What emerges is a genuine diamond, carrying your keepsake at its core.
Carbon, carefully isolated — the seed from which your diamond will grow.
03 — Cutting & Polishing
Cut By Hand
Once grown, your rough diamond is evaluated and cut by hand to the shape you selected, then polished to its final clarity and finish.
The Full Journey
01
Receive Sample
02
Carbon Extraction
03
Diamond Formation
04
Cutting & Polishing
05
Certification
06
Delivery
Questions About the Process
What is a memorial diamond?
A memorial diamond is a genuine diamond grown from the carbon within a keepsake — hair or cremation ashes. It carries the same physical and chemical properties as any other diamond, created from something deeply personal.
How is the diamond created from the keepsake?
The carbon within your keepsake becomes the foundation of your diamond. The stone is then cut, polished, and inspected like any other diamond.
How is quality verified?
Every diamond is inspected against the 4Cs — carat, cut, clarity, and colour — before it is approved to move forward. Certification details, including which grading body is used, are confirmed during your private consultation.
What happens after I enquire?
A member of our team will reach out to guide you through the next steps — reviewing your keepsake, discussing carat, shape, and colour options, and outlining what your commission will involve. Nothing is finalised until you are ready.
Begin With a Conversation
Every Legacy Diamond commission starts with a private consultation, so your creation plan reflects exactly what you need.
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