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Cremation Diamond Prices
LONITÉ is a Swiss laboratory in Horgen, near Zurich, specialising in turning ashes or hair into memorial diamonds, a timeless way to keep your loved one close.
Our founders unite expertise across science, jewellery craftsmanship, and funeral care. LONITE AG is a proud member of the Swiss Association of Funeral Services.
Memorial diamonds begin at HK$19,000 for a 0.25 ct Naturally Amber™ brilliant cut.
We begin by analyzing the carbon content of the ashes or hair you provide, followed by several stages of purification. Each diamond growth capsule is assembled by hand, precisely measured and checked before entering the high-pressure, high-temperature press.
Your order has a unique tracking ID, and a dedicated representative provides one-to-one guidance throughout the process. You are welcome to visit our Horgen laboratory by appointment to meet the team and see the work firsthand.
Each diamond is made to order, rather than mass-produced. Its price reflects individual preparation, skilled hands-on work and personal support. The full process takes several months and can extend to a year or longer, depending on the diamond’s size, color and additional services.
The Work Behind the Price
Inside Our Swiss Laboratory
In nature, amber is a fossilized tree resin that preserves elements across time, much like ashes into diamonds preserve the memory of a loved one. The amber color symbolizes strong protection and an everlasting bond. Its warm, sunny hue mirrors positivity and the promise of brighter days ahead. Amber diamonds made from ashes are a meaningful tribute to someone optimistic. With a LONITÉ amber memorial diamond, turning cremated remains into diamonds allows their joyful energy to shine brightly, offering lasting comfort and protection on your journey.
Naturally Amber™
from 0.25ct
HK$19,000
Single Piece (Brilliant Cut)
* Other cuts may incur a surcharge.
Carat (diameter)
0.25 ct (4.0 mm)
0.35 ct (4.5 mm)
0.5 ct (5.1 mm)
0.6 ct (5.5 mm)
0.8 ct (6.0 mm)
1.0 ct (6.5 mm)
1.5 ct (7.3 mm)
2.0 ct (8.0 mm)
3 ct (9.2 mm)
Price
HK$ 19,000
HK$ 27,000
HK$ 38,000
HK$ 43,000
HK$ 49,000
HK$ 66,000
HK$ 109,000
HK$ 134,000
HK$ 245,000
0.25ct Family Bundle 4.0mm
We offer a family bundle option for those purchasing multiple diamonds. Please contact us for a personalized quote.
Carat
(diameter)
0.25
(4.0 mm)
0.35
(4.5 mm)
0.5
(5.1 mm)
0.6
(5.5 mm)
0.8
(6.0 mm)
1
(6.5 mm)
1.5
(7.3 mm)
2
(8.0 mm)
3
(9.2 mm)
Price
HK$
19,000
HK$
27,000
HK$
38,000
HK$
43,000
HK$
49,000
HK$
66,000
HK$
109,000
HK$
134,000
HK$
245,000
The Cost to Turn Human Hair and Ashes into Memorial Diamonds
SPECIAL NOTES:
1. For memorial diamond sizes above 3.0 carats, please contact us directly for a personal quote.
3. Rough diamonds (unpolished) are available for size 0.35 carat or above with a 20% discount. However, the rough diamond should NOT be cut at any time after it is delivered because inexperienced diamond cutters without specialised cutting skills are very likely to break the diamond.
4. Brilliance of the cut options: Brilliant > Princess > Radiant > Asscher > Emerald. Requesting a specific cutting shape other than brilliant is subject to an additional fee.
5. The images displayed on the website are for reference only. The actual size and colour depth of your memorial diamond may vary.
2. Memorial diamonds below 0.25 carat still have to undergo the same purification process as diamonds of larger sizes, which is equally time-consuming and costly. Currently, we are not offering the purchase of one single diamond below 0.25 carat. However, if you need a 0.10 carat diamond in addition to a 0.25 carat diamond, for the style of ring or to share with family members, for example, please contact us directly for a personal quote.
Meet with Us
In-Person Meeting
Our caring team is available to meet with you in person to discuss your needs, answer any questions you have about our process, and provide you with personalized assistance.
Discover a stunning array of options within our distinctive collection of memorial jewellery, encompassing rings, pendants, and earrings. Choose the perfect piece to hold your memorial diamond, keeping your loved one close, always, in a truly personal way.
Affordable Cremation Diamond Prices in Different Countries
Explore the Cost of Transforming Ashes into Diamonds
The journey of transforming ashes into diamonds begins at HK$19,000, with prices tailored to your chosen size and style. All costs shown reflect your local currency.
Our pricing is completely all-inclusive, covering every step: from shipping your loved one’s ashes to our Swiss laboratory, to the making and customisation of your memorial diamond to its final delivery.
Starting prices by region include: US$1,400 in the US, £1,400 in the UK, A$3,200 in Australia, 2,000€ in Germany, and C$2,200 in Canada.
LONITÉ Curated Keepsake Set
Adding our most beloved jewelry settings to the memorial diamond, the LONITÉ Keepsake Set, offers economical and simplified choices to honor your loved one's irreplaceable legacy, in a caring way.
* The price presented includes both the memorial diamond and jewelry setting.
* Each set allows flexibility — the diamond in each set may be exchanged for another colour of the same shape and size, with the set price adjusted according to our current diamond price list. Contact us for more details.
Breakdown: Cost of Transforming Ashes to Diamonds
The price to convert ashes into diamonds includes the purification of ashes, diamond creation, polishing, and shipping
Price Factor I - Memorial Diamonds Cost
Carbon Purification
The cost of carbon purification remains constant, regardless of the size of the memorial diamond.
For a 4N purity (99.99%), carbon purification is an intricate procedure essential for creating flawless diamonds of various colours. Our specialists at LONITÉ undertake this meticulous manual process with utmost care and respect, averaging 5,000 minutes per diamond.
At LONITÉ, carbon purification is 25 times more rigorous than the process employed by other 'memorial diamonds' which utilize a blend of pre-purified industrial graphite. This graphite addition dilutes impurities, saving on time and expenses.
Price Factor III - Memorial Diamonds Cost
No Hidden Mark-ups
Unlike many companies that operate through intricate regional distributor networks, each layer adding its own profit margin, LONITÉ takes a direct approach. This means that where you enter the process does not influence the cost of transforming ashes into diamonds.
LONITÉ eliminates intermediaries, ensuring that you pay solely for quality, unburdened by distribution mark-ups ranging from 35% to 45%. The cost of turning ashes into diamonds should accurately mirror the diamond's quality and size, rather than the intricacies of distribution.
LONITÉ maintains transparency in its memorial diamond prices. There are no hidden charges or ambiguities. With LONITÉ, you won't encounter vague "Price on application" scenarios or unexpected shifts in the cost of converting ashes into diamonds.
Price Factor II - Memorial Diamonds Cost
Diamond Creation
The cost of creating LONITÉ memorial diamonds is closely tied to growing time, which spans across months, not hours. Larger diamonds necessitate extended periods within the synthesis environment, consequently leading to higher costs. The cost of transforming ashes into diamonds surpassing 0.5 carats escalates significantly due to this fundamental reason.
A diamond seed serves as a nucleus for carbon atoms sourced from ashes or hair, enabling crystallisation. In pursuit of the ultimate splendor for your memorial diamond, LONITÉ exclusively employs natural diamonds from the top 0.1% tier. These diamonds are utilised as 'seeds'. We strictly avoid using CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition) diamonds, which are less expensive for a rationale. Although this might reduce the cost of converting ashes into diamonds, it doesn't align with our philosophy of crafting each memorial diamond as though it were for our own cherished ones.
Ashes to Diamonds
Memorial Diamonds Cost: Further Breakdown
Our Memorial Diamonds Transformation Services: An All-Inclusive Cost
When you choose LONITÉ to turn ashes into diamonds, our cost covers all essential services within the ashes-to-diamond process. This comprehensive package encompasses carbon purification, the creation of the memorial diamond, meticulous cutting and polishing, an origin certification, secure sealing containers, careful packing, and global shipping.
We maintain complete transparency; there are no concealed charges. Any extra fees will pertain exclusively to local taxes and optional third-party services, like authenticity certification offered by the International Gemological Institute.
Memorial Jewellery Pricing and Options
The cost of memorial diamonds doesn't cover the jewellery setting. The price of the jewellery piece is influenced by factors like the diamond shape, metal type, and weight. Our jewellery prices encompass all mounting and shipping expenses. You have the freedom to select from our array of memorial ring and pendant designs, or even propose your unique concept for a personalised memorial jewellery creation.
Colors vs. Cost
An array of memorial diamond colours is achieved in varied synthesis environments with different purification and preparation procedures.
Amber is the most natural colour and undergoes a standard process requiring the lowest cost (from HK$ 19,000 / 0.25ct). In comparison, colourless memorial diamonds require the highest standard of purification using the most advanced technology.
The successful memorial of a Purely Colourless™ diamond is an achievement of a prolonged and much more intricate carbon purification and refinement process. Therefore, Purely Colourless™ memorial diamonds are the most expensive (up to HK$ 330,000 / 3.0ct).
Cost Comparison: Natural Diamond Prices vs. Memorial Diamond Prices
Understanding Memorial Diamond Colours and Pricing
Colourless natural diamonds are more abundant and consequently less expensive than naturally coloured diamonds. However, this dynamic reverses when it comes to memorial diamonds.
Colourless memorial diamonds are notably more expensive than their natural colourless counterparts. Memorial diamonds in amber or blue tend to be priced lower or equivalently to natural yellow diamonds.
Affordable Memorial Diamond Pricing
The cost of transforming human or pet ashes into exquisite diamonds is substantial due to the intricate nature of the entire process.
Our commitment is to provide families with the most competitive price achievable. This is why you interact directly with LONITÉ, eliminating any additional mark-up through intermediaries.
