Thursday, May 13, 2004
DIAMOND GEEZER ...has new meaning
Gayle Tandy
I just saw them mention this on a day time tv show... Richard and Judy... and tomorrow they will be doing a piece all about it. I couldn't wait until tomorrow, I had to come and find out about it for myself.
Gail went on to say
A sample of Brian's ashes is currently in the US undergoing the six-month process needed to create the synthetic diamond.
During that process, the company says, the ashes are heated to produce graphite which is then placed into a diamond press and subjected to high pressures.
that would mean, if you couldn't afford the whole process to be carried out, or maybe you wanted something a little different, you could have your loved one turned into a pencil....... now that could be something to look into, especially if as an artist,you want to create something a bit Damien Hirsty and want to enter it for the turner prize, or maybe you could make them in to a set of graded pencils and have them boxed in a lovely lined case as a special present. I am sure the list is endless.
If you really want to read about it have a look here.It tells you about the process, the different styles, the price list, and comes with an endless supply of sycophantic sympathy.
plan ahead and book early, they probably do discount offers.
P.S. sorry if you are someone who has one of these diamonds, I hope it gives you comfort.
# posted by gilly @ 5/13/2004 06:11:00 PM 
PEZZIE
