The Connection Between Coral Reefs and Diamonds

by ETR (09/10/2008)

What do coral reefs and diamonds have in common? They are both being used as… memorials.

You can now have a synthetic diamond created from a loved one’s remains (their hair or their ashes). The process takes three weeks to three months, and the diamond can be mounted in a piece of jewelry or kept loose and displayed. The pioneering Swiss company Algordanza (which means “remembrance”) produces about 60 of these diamonds a month, and does 40 percent of its business in Japan. LifeGem (in the U.S.) and Phoenix Diamond (in England) offer similar services.

Another unorthodox way to remember a loved one is with a reef memorial. An underwater tomb created by Great Burial Reef - which becomes part of a sustainable coral reef system - might be especially appropriate for someone who loved the ocean.

(Source: Reuters, greatburialreef.com)

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  1. Andrew Whitaker
    September 10th, 2008| 8:54 am

    Greetings. My name is Andrew Whitaker, and I’m the co-founder/vice president of Great Burial Reef. I just wanted to thank you for mentioning our company, and our beautiful burial at sea in living coral reef services. We are serving families from all over the country, and we are honored that you mentioned us in your story.

    Very sincerely,

    Andrew Whitaker
    Vice President
    Great Burial Reef, Inc.
    andrew.whitaker@greatburialreef.com

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