Monday 23 June 2008

The Jessica Diamond : First in the world

We are extremely proud to announce that we have been involved with the Jessica Diamond. As part of the Phoenix Group, we wished to separate the 'celebration' from the 'memorial' part of making diamonds. There is too much sadness already in the world and to celebrate is to be joyful, to triumph over adversity, to rejoice, sound the drum and trumpet a fanfare - so we'll do just that.

With that said, we also have to realize that such a unique experiment has turned out fantastic, unbelievable, astounding. Jessica is actually part of this diamond which will be on this earth forever, immortalized and commemorated in the most precious of materials - a diamond, not just any diamond, but an absolutely unique man-made Aqua Blue 0.5 carat Diamond.

It is hoped we can help many more potential parents, IVF parents and mums that have endured pain and suffering to bring a tiny life into this world, to celebrate a fantastic new life.

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Tuesday 17 June 2008

The Deefer Diamond : A memorial to a loved dog.

















The 0.35 carat Topaz Blue diamond shown, was made from the 'cremains' (cremation ashes) of a Battersea Dogs Home mongrel. Much loved by her owner, she was rescued from the Dogs Home and lived happily reaching the ripe old age of 14. On delevery of the diamond, the owner was asked why the dog was called 'Deefer'?? 'D' for dog........get it?
Although it is very unusual to make blue diamonds, it was a huge privelidge to make this fabulous diamond. Blues are incredibly difficult to master and the biggest we can curently make is 0.8 carat - which costs in the region of £8500. It also take about 15 weeks to process.