Memorial Diamond Service — Ashes to Diamond & Hair to Diamond

Alpha Jewelry (Guangzhou Guya Jewelry Co., Ltd.) turns a small amount of cremation ashes or hair into a real lab-grown diamond—then, if you wish, sets that diamond into custom jewelry and ships the finished piece. With 15+ years of fine-jewelry manufacturing experience in Panyu, Guangzhou, English-language support, and a 1-piece MOQ.

Typical production is about 45–60 days, with optional GIL or IGI certification and optional custom jewelry setting.

Custom memorial diamond pendant necklace in gold by Alpha Jewelry

Quick Facts

Materials

~50g ashes or 1–2g hair

Per diamond. Alpha may supplement with an additional carbon source to meet production standards. Do not ship until we confirm in writing.

How to send

After written confirmation

Ship to our Guangzhou (Panyu) factory, or coordinate online with our English-speaking team via WhatsApp or email.

Payment

50% deposit

Pay 50% to start; the remaining 50% before shipment.

Timeline

45–60 days

For diamond growth and cutting. Jewelry setting and international shipping are additional when ordered.

A Lasting Way to Keep Them Close

A memorial diamond is a quiet way to carry love forward—whether you are honoring parents or grandparents, or a beloved companion. Soft light, familiar hands, and the warmth of memory: we grow a real lab-grown diamond from a small amount of ashes or hair, then can set it into jewelry you can wear every day.

Warm elderly couple embrace — memorial diamond ashes to diamond keepsake emotion

Parents & grandparents

Elderly parent and adult child holding hands — memorial diamond keepsake moment

A gentle keepsake moment

Cute golden retriever with owner hand — pet memorial diamond emotional photo

Beloved pets

What Is a Memorial Diamond?

A memorial diamond (also called a cremation diamond, ashes diamond, or hair diamond) is a lab-grown diamond whose carbon is sourced from human or pet cremation ashes, or from hair. The finished stone has the same crystal structure as other lab-grown diamonds and can be cut, graded, and set into rings, pendants, earrings, bracelets, or other custom jewelry.

  • Ashes to diamond — from cremation ashes
  • Hair to diamond — from human or pet hair
  • Pet memorial diamond — pet ashes or fur/hair
  • Memorial diamond jewelry — optional custom settings, set-and-ship available
  • White and colored — White, Pink, Red, Blue, Black, Yellow
Loose white memorial diamond with keepsake pouch — ashes to diamond service

What Materials Can Become a Memorial Diamond

We work with cremation ashes and hair (human or pet). Materials are handled respectfully after written confirmation—never ship until we confirm packaging and address in writing.

Elegant sealed cremation ashes urn and pouch — ashes to diamond memorial material

Ashes — sealed urn or pouch

Lock of hair in keepsake envelope with silk ribbon — hair to diamond memorial material

Hair — lock in a keepsake envelope

Memorial Diamond Colors

We offer six memorial diamond colors (no green). Colored memorial diamonds are priced at a 10% premium over the corresponding white loose price. Final color availability and appearance are confirmed before your order is locked.

White
Pink
Red
Blue
Black
Yellow

Colored memorial diamonds in pink, blue, and yellow

White Memorial Diamond Pricing (Loose)

Prices in USD for loose white memorial diamonds (round cut = base). They do not include jewelry settings, shipping, or certification fees unless confirmed in writing.

Diamond Size Price (USD)
0.10 ct $597
0.25 ct $720
0.50 ct $1,680
0.75 ct $2,700
1.00 ct $3,420
2.00 ct $6,600
3.00 ct $13,800

White quality target: Color D–E, Clarity VS (subject to production confirmation).

Loose white lab-grown memorial diamond D-E VS look

Colored Memorial Diamond Pricing (Loose)

Colored = white price × 1.10 (+10%). Non-round cuts add another +10% on top of the loose price for that color (see Diamond Shapes below).

Diamond Size Colored Diamond Price (USD)
0.10 ct $657
0.25 ct $792
0.50 ct $1,848
0.75 ct $2,970
1.00 ct $3,762
2.00 ct $7,260
3.00 ct $15,180

Diamond Shapes & Cuts

We offer 15 gemstone cuts for memorial diamonds. Round is the base price in the tables above. Every other cut is +10% over the corresponding loose price for that color and size.

15 gemstone cuts for memorial diamonds: round, oval, pear, heart, emerald, princess, cushion, marquise, and more
Pricing: Round = listed price. All other cuts = listed price × 1.10. Colored stones already include the color premium; non-round adds another +10% on top. Feasibility for very small carats may vary — we confirm before deposit.
Hair-to-diamond memorial solitaire ring in yellow gold
Loose white lab-grown memorial diamond D-E VS look

How We Make a Memorial Diamond

Our process follows a standard lab-grown memorial diamond workflow. We do not claim proprietary R&D formulas beyond ordinary industry practice:

1

Carbon analysis & purification

Ashes or hair are analyzed and purified. When needed, Alpha may supplement with an additional carbon source so the grow can meet production standards.

2

Lab growth

Purified carbon is grown into a diamond crystal under controlled high pressure and high temperature conditions.

3

Cutting & polishing

The rough diamond is cut and polished to the agreed shape and carat target.

4

Optional jewelry setting

Set into a custom ring, pendant, earrings, or other piece through our jewelry custom / OEM service, then ship finished jewelry.

Order Process

  1. Inquire — Share preferred carat size, color (white or colored), cut/shape, and whether you want a jewelry setting.
  2. Confirm specs & pay 50% deposit — We confirm pricing, timeline, certification options (GIL or IGI when arranged), material instructions, and payment terms in writing. A 50% deposit starts the project.
  3. Ship materials after written OK — Only after written confirmation, send about 50 grams of ashes or 1–2 grams of hair per diamond to our Guangzhou address (or as we instruct).
  4. Grow & cut — Your memorial diamond is grown and cut over about 45–60 days.
  5. Certification (optional) — GIL or IGI documentation can be arranged when eligibility and fees are confirmed before lock.
  6. Optional jewelry setting — Combine with Alpha’s custom jewelry / OEM setting service; settings are priced separately and quoted.
  7. Balance & ship — Pay the remaining 50% before shipment; we then ship the loose diamond or finished jewelry as agreed.

For a general view of how custom projects run with us, see our custom jewelry cooperation process.

Memorial Jewelry — Set and Ship

Your custom memorial diamond can be combined with Alpha Jewelry’s jewelry custom / OEM setting service. We can design and manufacture the setting, set the memorial diamond, and ship finished jewelry—rings, pendants, earrings, bracelets, and more. Settings are priced separately and quoted case by case. Typical metal options include 9K / 14K / 18K gold, platinum, and 925 silver. 1-piece MOQ is available for memorial commissions.

Learn more on the OEM & ODM jewelry service page.

Memorial diamond pendant, earrings, and ring jewelry set

Warm elderly couple embrace — memorial diamond ashes to diamond keepsake emotion

Wear their light — custom memorial diamond jewelry, set and shipped

Pet Memorial Diamonds

Pet ashes or pet hair/fur can be used for a pet memorial diamond when the material guidelines above are met (about 50 grams of ashes or 1–2 grams of hair, with carbon supplementation as needed). Many clients choose a smaller carat weight for a pet memorial pendant or ring.

If you are also exploring non-diamond pet keepsakes, see our article on pet memorial jewelry—this service page is specifically for memorial lab-grown diamonds.

Pet memorial diamond heart pendant with paw charm

Soft portrait of a cute golden retriever for pet memorial diamond service

A companion remembered

Cute golden retriever with owner hand — pet memorial diamond emotional photo

Warm moments that last

Certification — GIL or IGI

  • White diamond color grade target: D–E
  • Clarity target: VS
  • Available colors: White, Pink, Red, Blue, Black, Yellow
  • Certification: GIL or IGI reports available upon confirmation of eligibility, fees, and timing before the order is locked

Ask us if you need GIL or IGI documentation for jewelry retail, insurance, or personal records. We will confirm what is available for your stone size and type before deposit.

Memorial diamond with certification documents style photo

Memorial Diamond / Ashes to Diamond Process Video

Watch how Alpha Jewelry turns memorial materials into a lab-grown memorial diamond — our ashes-to-diamond process overview.

FAQ — Memorial Diamond, Ashes to Diamond & Hair to Diamond

How much ashes or hair do I need?

About 50 grams of cremation ashes or about 1–2 grams of hair per diamond. Carbon content varies by material. Alpha Jewelry may supplement with an additional carbon source as needed to reach production standards for a successful grow. We will explain this clearly when you inquire.

Why might you add another carbon source?

Not every sample contains enough usable carbon for a reliable grow at the requested size. Supplementing helps meet production standards so the diamond can be completed successfully. We discuss this openly before you commit—never as a surprise after materials arrive.

Are memorial diamonds real diamonds?

Yes. Memorial diamonds from this service are lab-grown diamonds with the same crystal structure as other lab-grown diamonds. White stones target D–E color and VS clarity. GIL or IGI certification can be arranged when eligibility is confirmed.

How long does ashes-to-diamond production take?

About 45–60 days for growth and cutting. Jewelry setting time and international shipping are additional when ordered. Timelines are estimates and may vary with certification and setting work.

What cuts can I choose, and how is cut priced?

We offer 15 cuts: Round, Oval, Pear, Marquise, Heart, Trilliant, Square, Octagon, Emerald, Baguette, Asscher, Radiant, Cushion, Rose Cut, and Princess. Round is the base price. All other cuts add +10% over the corresponding loose price for that color and size.

What is the payment schedule?

50% deposit to start; the remaining 50% is paid before shipment.

Can you set the diamond into jewelry and ship the finished piece?

Yes. Custom memorial diamonds can be combined with our jewelry custom / OEM setting service. We can set and ship finished rings, pendants, earrings, and more. Settings are priced separately and quoted.

Do you offer pink, blue, or other colored memorial diamonds?

Yes: Pink, Red, Blue, Black, and Yellow, plus White. Colored stones are +10% over white. Final color availability is confirmed before production. We do not offer green.

Can jewelers order for clients?

Yes. We support B2B memorial diamond orders and can manufacture finished jewelry. Start with size, color, cut, and setting brief, then confirm material handling with us. 1-piece MOQ is OK.

How do you handle memorial materials safely and respectfully?

We confirm packaging and shipping instructions in writing before anything is sent. Do not ship irreplaceable materials until you have that written confirmation. Materials are handled through our Guangzhou (Panyu) fine-jewelry workflow with clear order tracking and English support.

Do you ship internationally?

Yes. Shipping method, insurance, and documentation are agreed before the balance payment and dispatch.

Where are you located?

Alpha Jewelry / Guangzhou Guya Jewelry Co., Ltd. — Room 329, 3F, JuYing Jewelry International Center, Panyu, Guangzhou, China. Online consultations via WhatsApp and email are available worldwide.

Important Notes

  1. All list prices are in USD and refer to loose memorial diamonds unless otherwise agreed.
  2. Colored diamond availability and final appearance are subject to production confirmation.
  3. Non-round cuts add +10% over the corresponding loose price.
  4. Certification (GIL or IGI), shipping fees, material handling, and jewelry settings are confirmed before the order is finalized.
  5. Production timelines are estimates and may vary with process and certification arrangements.
  6. Customers must confirm material submission requirements with Alpha Jewelry before shipping any irreplaceable memorial materials.

Start Your Memorial Diamond Commission

Alpha Jewelry — Meaningful Memories. Crafted to Last.

To begin an ashes-to-diamond, hair-to-diamond, or pet memorial diamond project, contact us with your preferred carat size, color, cut, and whether you need a custom setting.

We will confirm material requirements, carbon-supplement policy if needed, deposit terms, and next steps before you ship anything.