For years, you may have been pondering what to do with your loved one’s cremated remains. It’s time to honor your loved one’s memory by giving the cremation ashes a permanent home.
As you think about the pros and cons of cremation vs. burial, or placement in a columbarium niche, you may also consider setting aside a tiny amount of cremated remains to create a cremation ring.
A cremation ring typically refers to a diamond grown using a small amount of cremated remains. The solitaire can be placed on a ring or pendants for a necklace. They make lovely jewelry keepsakes and will be treasured for generations to come.
You might be curious about how the process works. If so, here’s the basic science behind cremation rings.
The journey from ash to cremation ring starts with carbon extraction.
A little more than 18% of the body is carbon. While much of this carbon is removed during cremation, there is still some in the minuscule bit of bone that is commonly referred to as “cremation ashes.”
The first part of creating a cremation diamond is isolating and purifying this carbon from all other elements. The resulting carbon graphite powder is the starter material used to grow a diamond.
The cremation jewelry company replicates natural diamond growing conditions.
Once the carbon has been extracted from the human ashes, it is placed in machines that mimic the growing conditions of a real diamond. Over time, this machine, which creates an environment of 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit and a pressure that measures 850,000 pounds per square inch, causes the carbon to crystalize. Of course, this process takes time. In fact, your cremation jewelry ring may take months to complete.
The diamond is cut to your desired shape and size.
Once the diamond has grown, the process of creating cremation rings looks similar to any other type of jewelry making. The stone is cut in your preferred shape and size. It is then placed in a band of your choosing – whether sterling silver, yellow gold, rose gold, or white gold. The ring may be engraved with the name of the deceased or another loving reminder of the one you are honoring.
Select Smart Cremation as a Dignified Alternative to a Funeral Home
The process of creating cremation rings isn’t cheap. Depending on the size of your memorial diamond, you may have to spend thousands or tens of thousands of dollars. However, you will cherish the timeless beauty of your cremation jewelry rings for the rest of your life. In fact, unlike other memorial items, your loved ones will enjoy these personalized stones for generations.
Wouldn’t you rather spend your money in such a special way instead of spending thousands on a high-cost cremation?
Save money on the cremation process by turning to the compassionate, professional staff at Smart Cremation. We offer low-cost direct cremation in seven states: California, Arizona, Washington, Texas, Oregon, Florida, and Nevada.
