The raw memorial diamond is now available
「I want to keep my husband close, and don't want for any parts to be cut away･･･」
「Though incomplete, my child was full of potential、「raw」symbolizes him･･･」
In response to popular demand, we have begun to offer alternate cuts of diamond. A little rough, it results in the form of the diamond pictured here on the right that can be just as easily mounted into jewelry like other cut diamonds. In this most pure form, your loved one may rest.
The Raw Diamond is born straight from synthesis
At Algordanza, the production of the memorial diamonds done in-house. We are the first company of its type to open its lab to the public for viewing. For more details, please take the virtual tour.
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| Flurina (laboratory chief) | Crystalization Machine | Preparing to extract the diamond |
Pricing
The raw diamond is approximately 20% lower in price than a cut memorial diamond making it the most economical diamond per carat. For more information please visit our page on pricing.
Jewelry
Jewelry can be made for raw diamonds, just the same as for cut diamonds. A pendant design is the most common and elegant for this type of form. For more information please visit our jewelry page. Customs designs are also available, please make an contact us for more information.
Raw diamond production characteristics
Notes
- 「Rough cut」nature of the diamond will be different for every single finished shape and size! Surface irregularities, marks and inclusions that are normally removed during the original cut and polishing operation may be present.
- Raw diamonds are still polished and shaped to some extent, but we keep this to a minimum.
- If third party certification is required, it is still possible but through the Swiss gemmology lab and not through GIA who do not offer this service for raw diamonds. Diamond grading for raw diamonds however, it not offered by any lab.
- If you choose to have your raw diamond cut at a later stage, it is not recommended and we offer not these services. If you chose to cut on your own accord, Algordanza will not be held responsible for any potential damages to the memorial diamond.
- Raw diamonds cannot be laser engraved like cut diamonds.