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Receiving and Initial Procedure of the Ashes
Directly upon receipt of the ashes, the ashes will be marked with serial number, thoroughly chemically examined, listed in the audit certificate and finally individually boxed. Directly upon receipt of the ashes, the ashes will be marked with serial number to remove the possibility of mix ups, thoroughly chemically examined, listed in the audit certificate and finally individually boxed.
Chemical Analysis
In our laboratory the analysis of the chemical structure of the cremation ashes takes place. This analysis is on the one hand necessary for steering the subsequent physical and chemical processes. On the other hand this analysis documents the origin of the memorial diamond out of the remitted cremation ashes.
Carbon Preparation
The different potassic and calcium compounds (about 85% of the ash volume) are extracted from the carbon by means of chemical and physical procedures. That happens by using strong acids and leaches. The carbon
gained in this procedure forms the basis for the subsequent synthesis in the especially constructed synthesis facility.
Graphite Preparation
The carbon is transformed under high pressure and temperature into graphite. Thereby generated gases are immediately discharged. Afterwards the cleaning of the generated graphite is carried out. That’s now the starting bases for the actual diamond transformation.
Synthesis
For the production of these unique diamonds a modified technique with HPHT (High Pressure High Temperature) technology is used.
Graphite is prepared for diamond transformation.
For initialising of the growth process, a diamond crystal is added.
Around the start crystal more crystals are formed. The duration of growth depends on the requested size of the diamond.
The rough diamond will be taken out of the machine and the start crystal will be cut off.
Cut and Polish
Cut and polish are executed by experienced diamond points.
Quality Control and Certificate
A strict quality control is carried out and the certificate with chemical analysis will be issued. Therein following values are noted: genuineness, weight, cut and colour of the diamond. Also the determining chemical composition and the guaranteed origin of the diamond out of the cremation ashes are confirmed.
Laser Inscription
At request of the client, the diamond can be engraved by micro laser inscription. The diamond is packaged in a noble box, optionally the box can be printed according your wishes.
