What is a LifeGem?   A LifeGem is a certified, high-quality diamond created from the carbon of your loved one as a memorial to their unique life.

Are LifeGem created diamonds real diamonds?

Yes, LifeGem diamonds are considered real diamonds.  LifeGem created diamonds are identical in every aspect to natural diamonds.  They have the same brilliance, fire, and hardness as any high quality diamond you may find at Tiffanys.

What does certified mean?

Our LifeGem created diamonds, like natural diamonds, are authenticated and identified by our world-renown and highly trained gemologists.  LifeGem also exceeds all regulated standards in the funeral industry, and by tracking the process from cremation all the way to setting with extreme detail, we can ensure a certified, high-quality LifeGem diamond created from the carbon of your loved one every single time.

How much does a LifeGem cost?

Just as a natural diamond, a LifeGem diamond varies in cost depending on the size you choose. 

Is the LifeGem made from remains or ashes?

The proprietary LifeGem creation process creates diamonds from the true essence of our loved ones, the carbon.  Our families receive the ashes as all others do when choosing cremation, except our families also receive a certified, high-quality LifeGem created diamond to memorialize their loved one's unique and wonderful life.  

The process to create a LifeGem begins with a portion of the cremated remains from any standard cremation.  From here, we extract the carbon to begin the LifeGem diamond creation process.  

What kind of research has gone into making the LifeGem?

The LifeGem team spent over four years researching the need for a new memorial and developing the certified, high-quality diamond with some of the best scientists in the world, to ensure families get the quality and comfort they expect from a LifeGem diamond.   

What sizes (in carats) can the LifeGem be?

A LifeGem can be between .20 carats and 1.25 carats, with the same quality of the diamonds you would find at any high end jeweler.  Our diamond facility expects to be creating diamonds of up to 3.0 carats in the very near future.  

How many LifeGems can be made from one individual?

LifeGem owns the most advanced technology and knowledge in the diamond creation industry.  Our process is so streamlined, we are able to create over 100 certified, high-quality LifeGem diamonds as memorials for each family if they so choose.

What is the quality of the LifeGem diamonds?

The LifeGem techniques create some of the most valuable diamonds in the world, both because of the diamond quality and the memorial it creates. A LifeGem is also rare because they come in colors uncommonly found in nature.  Our overall quality target is at the VS level.*

* Due to the scientific nature of this process, your LifeGem will contain flaws much like natural diamonds.  Although they will be stunning to the naked eye, clarity value minimums cannot truly be stated.

What color is a LifeGem diamond?

Like the most precious and rare natural diamonds, LifeGem diamonds can currently be created in light, medium, and intense shades of yellow or blue.  Due to the unique nature of our scientific process, every single LifeGem will be a different shade, like a sunset captured in time or a wave upon the ocean.  The elements and unique makeup of your loved one's carbon directly affect the resulting color of your LifeGem diamond(s).

Why would I want a colored diamond?

Like the rarest diamonds found in nature, known as "fancy", our stunning colored LifeGems make a unique statement. 

What is the process used to make a LifeGem?

LifeGem's unique technology replicates the process of what takes millions of years naturally to occur within the earth and speeds it up to create a certified, high-quality diamond in just a matter of months.  The entire process of creating this beautiful and unique LifeGem memorial for your family includes purification, creation, and finishing (faceting and certification).

Can you create a LifeGem from individuals previously cremated?

The most widely chosen process to create a LifeGem is to start with the cremated remains.  From here, we are able to extract the remaining carbon to begin the LifeGem diamond creation process. 

Can you create a LifeGem from individuals who have previously chosen burial?

Due to the many questions that need to be answered in these situations, it is not possible to give a definite all encompassing answer here.  Please call our family care specialists at
866-LIFEGEM (866-543-3436) to determine this possibility according to your families exact circumstances.

How do I order a LifeGem?

We encourage families choosing the LifeGem created diamond as a memorial to their loved ones life to work with one of our certified funeral service providers.  They are highly trained care specialists and will easily be able to coordinate the LifeGem creation along with other services you may have chosen.

The number of our funeral service partners is growing rapidly throughout the nation and the world to ensure that those who choose the LifeGem may do so in the privacy of their chosen funeral home.  If you have chosen a funeral home that is not yet a business partner, please request that they call our business partner support line at 866-LIFEGEM (866-543-3436), to ensure they are able to provide the LifeGem you desire.
Or, feel free to call us, and we will set them up for you.

As always, you may call us directly to order your LifeGem.  Our family care specialist will take care of everything.

Can you do this for pets?

At LifeGem, we understand that people love their pets like children.  We take that into account and, of course, offer our services and products to pet owners as well.

Can you make a diamond from my ... ?

Yes,  we can make a diamond from any cremated remains.
 

What if I have less than the requested 8 ounces?

We have been able to make a diamond out of as little as a tablespoon of cremated remains.  The amount of remains will not affect the size of the diamond.  You can order any size Option Range.

How long does it take to create a diamond?

Typically, it takes about 6 months to create a yellow diamond and 9 months to create a blue diamond.  Throughout the process, we notify our families via email when major milestones during the process have been completed.  Our families can also call us or log into our website for a status update at any time.

How can I be sure that the diamond I receive contains the carbon from my loved one's cremated remains?

Legitimacy is our highest priority.  As soon as an order is received, we immediately assign a unique 16 digit tracking number.  This number follows the diamond throughout the entire process.  Multiple system checks occur at each stage of the process to ensure that order integrity is retained. 

Also, our doors are open.  Of course, some intricacies are proprietary, but all other areas are available to witness to guarantee our clients' comfort level.

If I want 2 or more diamonds, do I need to send in more than 8 ounces?

From just 8 ounces of cremated remains, we can extract enough carbon to make all the diamonds that a family wants.  We can store this carbon for the family after their order is completed, in case they should ever want replacement or additional LifeGem diamonds created.

How do I send you my order?

Send a small packing box containing a completed and signed order form (available from Brunner Funeral Home, Call (800) 228-4195), or click here to request a brochure and order form in the mail.