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To: LindyBill who wrote (12803)	10/17/2003 10:14:22 PM
From: Dan B.	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 794065

I suspect Debeers is going down soon, thanks to new artificial REAL diamonds produced on the cheap. EOM Dan B

To: LindyBill who wrote (12803)	10/18/2003 8:49:50 AM
From: Ish	Respond to of 794065

Creating Diamonds Captured Carbon from Human Remains Created diamonds aren't new. Gem quality diamonds have been synthesized in the lab for awhile now and are showing up in many sales catalogs. But a company called LifeGem (TM) has come up with a unique twist on diamond creation. They create gemstones from carbon that's captured during the cremation of human remains. It's not a process that will appeal to everyone, but the company is finding that an increasing number of people opt in to the program in order to leave family members a lasting memento, one that's beautiful and one they can wear all the time. Getting the Carbon Carbon released during cremation is captured as a dark powder, then heated to produce graphite. The graphite is sent to a lab where it is synthesized into fancy colored diamonds (clear versions will be available soon). LifeGem recommends you use their cremation process for best results, but the company says it can often retrieve enough carbon to make diamonds from previously cremated remains. Dozens of stones can be made from one individual. The size selection is currently 0.25 to 1.3 carats, but the company plans to offer larger diamonds soon. Prices have decreased since the company was formed, so check LifeGem's Web site for current details. This process gathers only the carbon produced during cremation. The family will still receive ashes of each individual. Skeptical? LifeGem claims to have an "open door" policy, allowing you to inspect many aspects of their tracking system. The system follows all remains throughout the entire process, from cremation to faceting. They also offer a more advanced type of system that uses internal markers to track remains. Pets Too? Yes, the company will produce diamonds from your pet's remains. Diamond Quality LifeGem says that its overall quality target is to produce gems at the VVS clarity level (very, very slightly included; very, very slightly imperfect). It's definitely not for everyone, but LifeGem has indeed come up with a unique memorial option. jewelry.about.com