Diamonds are a precious and expensive stone. The high price of diamonds has caused some to look for more economical ways of enjoying the beauty of diamonds with less of the cost. Artificial diamonds give you all of the sparkle of a true diamond without the heavy cash investment.

In the past, artificial diamonds were simply composed of a different stone or blend of materials. Now, however, a more ecologically friendly, though perhaps bizarre method has arisen. This new phenomenon, known as human diamonds, occurs by pressurizing the remains of a deceased person into a kind of diamond.

The process is done after a person is cremated. His or her ashes are purified. The remaining carbon powder is changed into a graphite substance that is then heated and pressurized. The result is a diamond-like stone. This new kind of diamond is then cut with a laser and can be made into a piece of jewelry, such as a necklace,a ring or diamond earrings, to be worn by the loved ones of the deceased.

The process takes anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. The resulting diamonds comes in a range of colors including blue, yellow, red, green, and clear. The cost begins around $3,000 and increases depending on the desired size and cut of the diamond.

This process is very similar to the natural process of producing a diamond. Diamonds are made from carbon in an environment of intense heat and pressure. Since all living creatures are made up of carbon elements, this diamond making technology can be extended to animals as well. Now you can preserve the memory of your favorite pet in the form of a diamond.

This new process of turning human ashes into diamonds has definitely raised some controversy. While some might argue that it is a morbid practice, there are many benefits that should not be overlooked. It is certainly an ecological solution to the problems presented by burial. In reality, it is not much different from keeping the ashes of your loved one in an urn on the mantelpiece. The biggest difference is that now you can have a lasting and beautiful memento that can be with you wherever you go.