(The remaining ashes are shipped back.) From there, Algordanza uses the same tools Mother Nature uses to make diamonds ... looking into the strange beauty of Victorian mourning jewelry.

The idea of encapsulating a loved one’s ashes into jewellery is like having a piece of them forever. Sarah Andrews, who lost her mother unexpectedly, found great comfort in memorial jewellery.

As she recalls, her manager put her in touch with Eterneva, which is known for transforming ash and hair into diamonds ... father's ashes were spread) and has made vases and other jewelry items ...

In a message written to accompany the video, Paterson said: ‘Really special visit to the @eterneva facility today to see how they are turning lives into a legacy by making diamonds from ashes.