ALGORDANZA, Memorial Diamonds
since 2004

Welcome to ALGORDANZA SA the World's Leading Memorial Diamond Producer

Since 2004, Algordanza has been turning ashes to diamonds with a strong commitment to helping individuals remember and keep close the the loved ones they’ve lost. With Swiss precision to quality and detail we invite you to take a look at how we are the world’s leading Memorial Diamond producer.

Because of our dedication to quality and transparency, people and organisations trust ALGORDANZA to grow the best Memorial Diamonds. From National Geographic to CNN and Reuters UK, read an article or watch a video about how we turn ashes into diamonds.

What are Memorial Diamonds?

A Memorial Diamond, also called an Ash or Cremation Diamond is a unique alternative or addition to the traditional urn interment in which we take the cremation ashes or hair from a loved one and turn them into a diamond by simulating the natural diamond making process with special HPHT (High Pressure High Temperature) presses.

Our Commitment

ALGORDANZA is the only certified Memorial Diamond producer in the world that invites their customers to their production facilities and has been turning ashes into diamonds since 2004. Choosing the right Memorial Diamond expert is essential for your peace of mind.

Memorial Diamond Cost and Selection

An ALGORDANZA Memorial Diamond is created as a unique rough diamond, just as it is formed in nature. Choose the size (carat) of your Memorial Diamond, then your prefered cut, or leave the diamond rough; showing the unique way the diamond grew, just like every person grows.

Making a diamond from ashes or hair costs no more than a regular burial with the associated grave maintenance and starts at approximately £2,500 for a 0.3 ct rough diamond.

Perhaps you would like your Memorial Diamond set into a beautiful piece of Jewellery. ALGORDANZA SA has exceptional experience with taking a finished Memorial Diamond and having it set into a pendant or ring, bracelet or custom jewellery, for pricing and jewellery ideas, contact us.

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How Diamonds are made from Ashes or Hair

Watch our short video on how ALGORDANZA takes ashes or hair and turns them into diamonds.

We guarantee the care and safety of the entrusted remains or hair of your loved one. We also document and inform you of each step of the process with reverent attention to detail.

Pre-plan Your Memorial Diamond Now

Do not leave your funeral and memory to chance after your death. Pre-plan to have your ashes turned into a diamond now and secure your wish to have a cremation diamond made from your ashes already during your lifetime. A process that will spare your family additional tasks and financial burdens, in a time of grief and mourning.

With the ALGORDANZA Prepaid-Plan you are expressing your wish for one or more memorial diamonds to be made from your cremated ashes for your loved ones after your passing. Your funds are 100% guaranteed and the prices at contract creation will be valid and will never change.

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

Is an ALGORDANZA cremation diamond sometimes called ash diamond, a genuine diamond?

Yes – the ALGORDANZA Memorial Diamond has the same physical and optical properties as a natural diamond. In our production site in Switzerland we recreate the natural formation conditions so that your individual ALGORDANZA Cremation Diamond can grow.

How many cremation ashes are required to create an ALGORDANZA Pure Cremation Diamond?

The cremation of an adult can produce up to 4 kg of ash. It is not the volume of ash that is decisive for the diamond burial, but its carbon content. As a rule, 500 grams of ash are enough for the production of a cremation diamond.

How much hair is needed to create an ALGORDANZA Hair Memorial Diamond?

Approximately 5g of hair is required to grow one or more memorial diamonds.

What does ALGORDANZA guarantee with the certificate?

With our certificate, we guarantee the authenticity, weight, cut and color of the diamond as well as the origin of the diamond from the carbon source given to us.

One Last Step

Regardless if you are looking to have a Memorial Diamond now or want to pre-plan your Memorial Diamond – ask for current prices and we will send you all necessary information. Free and without any obligation!

Contact

ALGORDANZA in Cape Town

Keith Kroon
Suite 2 | 7 Calais Road
Sea Point | Cape Town
ZAR 8005

Telephone: +27 (0)79 887 4418
southafrica@algordanza.com

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