A DIAMOND WITH A SOUL
ASHES TO DIAMONDS: WE ARE ALL CARBON
A Swiss company founded by
entrepreneur Ronaldo Willy provides a unique service: it converts a human being
into a diamond. “When a man of 80 kilos
is cremated, he becomes 2.5 kilos of ashes,” Willy explains. “With these ashes, we make a diamond of 0.2
grams.” Every year, Willy’s company
Algordanza receives more than 800 urns filled with human ashes. Converting them
into small diamonds costs anywhere between $5,000 and $20,000. The color of each diamond results from the
combination of trace elements present in an individual’s body. “Fake teeth, titanium hips, or the remnants
of chemotherapy can all impact color,” says The Atlantic. Many of Algordanza’s diamonds are eventually
crafted into jewellery, worn by clients who want to be able to carry the
presence of their loved ones with them.
For more: THEATLANTIC.COM
Courtesy: The Times of india,
Chennai, Oct 16, 2014
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