The inside scoop on how diamonds are made out of your deceased dog

It is heartbreaking to lose a dog but today there are more options than ever to commemorate your pet. There are memorial web sites; apparel, mugs, hats and even mouse pads where you can have your dog’s picture; and now there’s one more thing to add to the list: a diamond. It’s true; you can actually make a diamond out of your deceased dog. So not only can a diamond last forever, the memory of your beloved dog can as well.

According to DNA2Diamonds, they will take your dog’s DNA through a lock of fur or ashes (after they’ve been cremated). Carbon is then extracted from the DNA sample and added to a real diamond – you knew there had to be a catch somewhere; come on, if anyone’s DNA could be turned into a diamond, we’d all be rich, right?

The laboratory grown diamond is then placed in an incubator which duplicates the natural diamond creation process only quicker. DNA2Diamonds states that the process will take 70 days or less, and the end result is a cognac, yellow-green, or red diamond in the shape and size of your choice. You can keep the diamond as is or set it in a bracelet, earring, pendant or ring. And like any other diamond, it is inspected by the Gemological Institute of America.

What's the difference between natural and man-made diamonds?
DNA2Diamonds explains the difference between naturally grown diamonds and laboratory grown diamonds, "The primary differences are price, environmental impact, and fair-trade considerations." So the bottom line is that a diamond from DNA2Diamonds will be cheaper and it won't hurt the earth or its creatures while it's being made. It's a win-win for everyone.

So what makes DNA2Diamonds better than the others?
Tom Bischoff or DNA2Diamonds states, "The best testimonial of all is that more and more distributors of diamonds created from personal carbon are contacting us to request diamond supply from us rather than their current source. When you think about it, that is a strong statement in itself." Bischoff also relayed that many other companies take up to six months to return a finished product.

How do you know if it's really your dog's DNA in your diamond?
Tom Bischoff had this to say, "First, please know that the DNA identification is destroyed when the heat and pressure process of growing the diamond is applied. This is the case in all HTHP (high heat, high pressure) process. Next, please know that the DNA in itself does not alter in any way the fact that the carbon extracted from the personal source that you send to us (hair or cremated ashes) is (a) personal carbon and (b) is used as the core element to grow your diamond."

Bischoff goes on to say, "There is no system or machine known to man at this moment in time that can identify the personal source of carbon used to grow the finished diamond, which is the same for ALL producers of laboratory-grown diamonds using a personal source of carbon."

Depending on your selection, the cost from DNA2Diamonds can run up to $18,000. Diamonds are expensive but the memory of your dog is priceless - sounds like an American Express commercial.

For more information or to order a DNA diamond: Visit the DNA2Diamonds web site by clicking here.

Courtesy of Examiner.com.