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The LifeGem® is a certified, high-quality diamond created from the carbon of your loved one as a memorial to their unique life.
The web site is here. I thank Brian Doelle for the pointer. Elsewhere from the world of commercialized death, Paul Ralley sends me this, a funeral by motorcycle with side-car hearse, protected from the snow and rain.
Posted by Tyler Cowen on May 5, 2009 at 02:44 PM in Economics | Permalink
Comments
I like how the diamond must be "certified." Nothing but the best credentials for the dearly departed!
Posted by: athelas at May 5, 2009 2:46:43 PM
This is even more creepy as those people that carry around little containers of ashes around their necks.
Posted by: Phil at May 5, 2009 4:08:23 PM
Turning the ashes of a dead loved one into jewelry is a bit creepy; the idea that appealed to my wife and me was to hang the gem in the window, where it would catch the sunlight and send more sparkles into the life of the survivor.
Posted by: Max Kaehn at May 5, 2009 4:23:01 PM
"But honey, I don't need to lose weight. Just think of all those carats when I die!"
Posted by: The Other Eric at May 5, 2009 5:25:02 PM
They could do that 3D laser etching and put the person's likeness inside the crystal. Now that would be creepy.
Posted by: Andrew at May 6, 2009 5:39:00 AM
Let's look at the other side ...
There is a company that can make real GIA certified diamonds from your DNA .. They extract carbon from a lock of hair you send them. If you’re getting engaged and would like a diamond which has even more meaning, take a look at this company. It's amazing technology! Celebrate life.
www.DNA2Daimonds.com
Posted by: Stacy at May 6, 2009 8:48:29 AM
This gives new definition to family jewels.
Posted by: john king at May 6, 2009 10:48:08 AM
They could do that 3D laser etching and put the person's likeness inside the crystal. Now that would be creepy.
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