How Much Do Memorial Diamonds Cost?
The death of a loved one is a difficult thing to face. We experience emotional stress because we have to go on with our lives without that person anymore.
The rise of funeral costs is another problem people in mourning often face. We still have to worry on other important things such as the funeral arrangements (whether memorial or burial), funeral costs, and other important things. Most people would often feel like they cannot grieve in peace because there are so many things to be done.
Unfortunately, there has been a 28.6% increase in the median adult funeral costs from 2004 up to 2014, according to statistics from the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA). The Bureau of Labor Statistics has also released a report stating that the price index for funerals has also increased to almost twice as much as prices of commodities.
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WHICH IS BETTER? MEMORIAL VS BURIAL
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We have two choices when it comes to the disposal of our loved one’s bodies – memorial or burial. Even though burial is the traditional option and has been done for thousands of years, memorial is not left behind.
There are different factors that made people choose memorial over burial. There are religions that have allowed memorial to be performed, even though it was previously not accepted. Some also see memorial as a more convenient way to dispose of the remains of their loved ones because they can bring the memorial ashes wherever they go. They normally prefer this compared to visiting the cemetery only on selected days such as All Saint’s day or death anniversaries.
Another important reason would be the costs incurred for the funeral. Memorial costs are cheaper than burial costs because there are fewer products required for the process to take place. To further minimize costs, some families choose to have a direct memorial (no open viewing).
Also, the products needed for burial services such as the burial plot, headstones or grave markers, grave liners, and grave installation will not be needed if the body will be cremated. These burial expenses can be avoided too.
Memorial is also a more flexible option because you can do different things with the cremated ashes when paying tribute to your loved ones. Some families would like to scatter the memorial ashes in a place that has a significant meaning to them. On the other hand, there are people who would like to do something creative with their loved one’s ashes. These include turning the memorial ashes into a tree or infusing the ashes into a painting.
Click on the things to do with cremated ashes section for more ideas.
EVERDEAR & CO. CAN MAKE MEMORIAL DIAMONDS FROM ASHES.
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You may have heard of different ways you can do with the memorial ashes of your departed loved ones, and one of these unconventional but extraordinary ways was to turn your loved one’s memorial ashes into diamonds.
This may seem like an unusual idea since we are more accustomed to placing the cremated ashes in a memorial urn and keeping it in a columbarium or at home. Read below to find out more on how memorial diamonds are created and the 4Cs for diamond grading.
HOW ARE MEMORIAL DIAMONDS FROM ASHES MADE?
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Carbon extraction and refinement of memorial ashes
Formation of memorial diamonds from ashes
Cutting and polishing of memorial diamonds from ashes
EverDear & Co. will subject the cremated ashes to extreme heat in a vacuum environment for carbon extraction and refinement. After that, a diamond seed will be placed inside the inner core cube of a belt press and set to a temperature of more than 2,000 degrees Celsius. Once the memorial diamonds are formed, these will be cut and polished to bring out the best angles.
HOW MUCH MEMORIAL ASHES AND/OR HAIR ARE REQUIRED TO MAKE ONE MEMORIAL DIAMOND?
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EverDear & Co. will need 100 grams of memorial ashes to make one memorial diamond. On the other hand, 2 grams of hair will be required if you would like to have diamonds made from hair of your loved ones. If you would like to have a combination of memorial ashes and hair, you will have to send us 50 grams of memorial ashes and 1 gram of hair to produce one memorial diamond.
THE 4CS OF EVERDEAR & CO.’S DIAMONDS FROM MEMORIAL ASHES
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The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) made an international standard to describe diamonds. This is known as the 4Cs and is being used worldwide. This helps people look for the right qualities to look for when purchasing diamonds.
Here are the 4Cs used in diamond grading, namely the colour, carat weight, cut, and clarity.
COLOURS OF MEMORIAL DIAMONDS FROM ASHES
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Unlike natural diamonds, memorial diamonds from ashes with more vibrant colours are more expensive than their colourless counterparts. This is due to the extensive purification processes done to memorial diamonds.
EverDear & Co. has three colours for your diamonds from memorial ashes. We have yellow, blue, and colourless memorial diamonds from the ashes of your loved ones. This is one way of letting you personalize this piece of memorial.
EverDear & Co.’s yellow memorial diamonds are called the Golden Star. These have the cheapest prices and take the shortest to be produced at only five to six months. This is due to the presence of nitrogen in cremated ashes. This colour would be perfect for you if you would like to think of your beloved as a star that will guide you and always will be there for you.
Blue is the second colour we have when turning memorial ashes into diamonds, called Azure Serenity. This takes slightly longer to be made compared to yellow memorial diamonds from ashes, at seven to ten months. In this process, the nitrogen content from the cremated ashes is removed and the element boron remains. Boron is responsible for the blue hue for these diamonds. This same element can also be found in the stars.
Last but not the least, we have colourless memorial diamonds from ashes called the Immaculate Soul. This is the most expensive range when turning ashes into memorial diamonds. This shade for diamonds from memorial ashes takes seven to ten months to be made, just like blue memorial diamonds.
Colourless memorial diamonds from ashes are often preferred because they have the most timeless look among all diamond colours. They can be paired with any outfit or any type of jewellery design. EverDear & Co.’s colourless diamonds from memorial ashes are also the most expensive because the ashes will have to go through the most extensive purification process.
Carat weight of memorial diamonds from ashes
The carat weight is another important part in diamond grading. This is used to measure the mass of a gemstone. According to the GIA, one metric carat is equivalent to 200 milligrams. The higher the carat weight of a diamond, the more valuable it is.
You can choose from EverDear & Co.’s carat weight lineup from 0.03 carats up to 0.69 carats.
CUT OF MEMORIAL DIAMONDS FROM ASHES
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There are different types of cuts for gemstones, but our artisans recommend the round cut for our memorial diamonds from ashes. This type of cut has 58 facets, and is capable of reflecting the most light. Even if your memorial diamonds have a low carat weight and dull colour, the brilliance of your gemstone will be retained. This is a classical type of cut and would good on any type of memorial jewellery.
You can click on the whole process to create brilliant diamonds from ashes for more information on the types of cuts for diamonds.
CLARITY OF MEMORIAL DIAMONDS FROM ASHES
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The GIA has a diamond grading scale on quality. This scale ranges from the ones with most visible inclusions or the I (Included) classification up to the FL (Flawless) category, where imperfections are barely visible even with extreme magnification.
Because we prioritize high quality products and services for our customers, most of EverDear & Co.’s memorial diamonds from ashes are in the Very Slightly Included (VS) and Very, Very Slightly Included (VVS) range. These classifications mean that our diamonds from memorial ashes only have small inclusions and blemishes. These can only be viewed through magnification.
EVERDEAR & CO.’S MEMORIAL DIAMONDS COST
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Most people think that they could not afford to turn the memorial ashes of their departed loved ones into memorial diamonds because we think diamonds are costly purchases.
While it is true that natural diamonds are expensive (because of the numerous resources used to mine them), it is not the case for memorial diamonds.
THE COST OF MEMORIAL DIAMONDS FROM ASHES IS MORE AFFORDABLE THAN HAVING A REGULAR FUNERAL SERVICE.
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If you decide to proceed with a traditional burial, the projected funeral costs in the USA are estimated to be more than $11,200 by 2020. This is based on a 3.43% inflation rate and has the possibility to increase even more. This may also vary depending on your location. There are states which have higher rates for burial and memorial services while some have relatively lower prices.
You don’t have to worry about these kinds of expenses with EverDear & Co. Our memorial diamonds have the lowest prices because we have a price match guarantee for our services. This is an attractive option for those on a budget instead of having a burial service.
You can click on our estimated funeral costs in the USA section for more information.
TRANSFORMING MEMORIAL ASHES TO DIAMONDS COSTS LESS THAN NATURAL DIAMONDS.
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Natural diamonds are one of the most valuable gemstones in the world, so it is understandable that people will automatically think of the same thing with memorial diamonds from ashes. However, memorial diamonds cost less than natural diamonds because there are fewer resources needed to make them.
Instead of using an array of toxic chemicals and explosives to mine natural diamonds, memorial diamonds are made in a regulated laboratory. There are no miners needed because making these diamonds from memorial ashes is a scientific process.
This means that you can have a stunning memorial diamond made from your loved one without the steep price. At the same time, this memorial diamond is valuable not because of how much it costs, but because it was specially made from the cremains of your deceased loved one.
EverDear & Co.’s memorial diamond prices are also lower than other memorial diamond companies. Our memorial diamonds cost start at only A$1100, the best and most competitive price in the market.
This was made possible due to our newest, state-of-the-art technology in creating diamonds from ashes. The processes we use are cost-effective, enabling us to produce memorial diamonds at the lowest prices.
Another reason for our low memorial diamonds cost is because we have our own research and production facilities. All of our operational, research and business activities are done in-house. We do not have to outsource certain materials when producing memorial diamonds from ashes, so you do not need to pay these additional expenses.
We also do not have partnerships or tie-ups with other third-party organizations such as sales agents. As a result, you do not have to pay high memorial diamond prices that will serve as commissions. The transaction takes place only between you and EverDear & Co.
EverDear & Co. would also like to assure you that cheap memorial diamond prices do not mean they are low-quality diamonds. We issue a certificate of authenticity for our memorial diamonds from ashes every time you purchase from us. In this way, you will know that the cremains of your loved one was used to make the memorial diamonds and that your beloved diamonds are of high quality.
This certifies the following:
The carbon source of the memorial diamond
The 4Cs for diamond grading (colour, carat weight, cut, and clarity)
The setting material used
EVERDEAR & CO. HAS PAYMENT AND DISCOUNT PLANS TO MAKE THINGS MORE CONVENIENT AND MANAGEABLE.
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With EverDear & Co., you do not have to give the full payment for your memorial diamonds right away! Pay only 50% of the total price after placing an order. The other 50% will only be due once your memorial diamond from your loved one’s cremains is delivered to you.
EverDear & Co. also has the following discount plans for you.
5% discount on the total memorial diamonds cost for orders of two in the same colour and size.
5% discount on the total memorial diamonds cost for orders of two or more memorial diamonds in different colours and sizes.
8% discount on the total memorial diamonds cost for orders of three in the same colour and size.
10% discount on the total amount for memorial diamonds of four or more in the same colour and size.
EVERDEAR & CO. CAN CREATE MEMORIAL JEWELLERY FROM ASHES.
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Oftentimes, most of our precious diamonds are displayed on various jewellery designs. Some are simple and can be worn on any event, while some jewellery designs have eye-catching embellishments in different colours.
During ancient times, people also used to keep a part of their loved ones in mourning jewellery. One of the most well-known personalities to do this was Queen Victoria when her husband, Prince Albert, died from a chronic disease.
Other kinds of mourning jewellery involve the storage of hair, teeth, nails, bones, or even blood into certain types of jewellery such as rings, pendants, bracelets, and brooches. There are even fob watches with an intricate design made from the hair of a departed loved one. Not only were they used to hold on a part of their loved one, these pieces of jewellery were also a reminder that we are all going to die someday (memento mori).
In modern times, people may consider those things gruesome, so some of them choose to keep the cremated ashes in keepsake urns. This type of memorial urns are containers that can only hold a small amount of ashes. Some even wear them as memorial urn jewellery, typically in the form of memorial urn necklaces.
EverDear & Co. can also turn your memorial diamonds from ashes into memorial jewellery. These are made from materials of the highest quality, gold, and platinum. We have several memorial jewellery designs you can choose from.
Memorial jewellery rings – Turning the cremated ashes into memorial rings is one of the most popular options among EverDear & Co.’s customers. Rings are often worn to symbolize belongingness to someone. The round shape also indicates everlasting love for that person.
Memorial jewellery earrings – Transforming the cremated ashes into a pair of memorial earrings is another option you can take. Wearing a pair of memorial earrings will suit any occasion since our designs are meant to showcase the beauty of diamonds from memorial ashes.
Memorial jewellery pendants – Memorial pendants made from the ashes of loved ones are favored by most people because wearing this kind of memorial jewellery means that your departed loved ones will always be in your heart.
Memorial jewellery bracelets – You can also have the cremated ashes of your deceased loved ones turned into memorial bracelets. We have memorial jewellery designs that will never go out of style. Unlike bracelets brimming with decorations such as charm bracelets, EverDear & Co.’s memorial bracelets are meant to highlight the diamonds from memorial ashes.
EVERDEAR & CO.’S COST OF MEMORIAL DIAMONDS FROM ASHES ARE THE BEST AND MOST AFFORDABLE IN THE MEMORIAL DIAMOND INDUSTRY.
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Rising funeral costs are one of our main problems when a loved one passes away. Apart from the sadness we feel, we still have to worry about the funeral expenses we have to pay.
Because of this, memorial is slowly replacing burial as the number one choice when it comes to the disposal of our deceased loved ones’ bodies. Cremating bodies is significantly cheaper than burying them. This is also more convenient for people who constantly travel from one place to another as they can bring the cremated ashes with them.
Memorial also allows for flexibility because there are many available options you can do with the cremains of your loved one. One of these choices is to turn the memorial ashes into diamonds.
Just like natural diamonds, memorial diamonds are formed through extreme heat and temperature. The 4Cs (colour, carat weight, cut, and clarity) of diamond grading are also applied to determine its quality.
EverDear & Co.’s diamonds from memorial ashes are also cheap and affordable, making them the perfect tribute for your departed loved ones. This is a more practical option compared to holding a traditional burial service. We also have the lowest prices for memorial diamonds from ashes in this industry. After all, we want you to get the best value for your money. We even have discount plans you can avail of if you plan to order two or more memorial diamonds.
To start the process of ordering EverDear & Co.’s memorial diamonds from ashes, please contact us through our company website or email us at cs@ever-dear.com.
