Common Questions About Diamonds Made From Hair

As the year draws to a close, we have noticed more people in Singapore asking quiet questions about memorial keepsakes. It is often during the quieter months, when routines slow down and reflection feels natural, that these thoughts rise to the surface. One topic that comes up often is diamonds made from hair.

Yes, it is possible. Real diamonds can be grown using hair from someone meaningful to you. While the idea may feel unfamiliar at first, many find comfort knowing a small part of someone can be carried and kept in a way that lasts. If you have ever wondered how this works or what it is like to hold such a keepsake, you are not alone. Here are gentle answers to some of the most common questions people ask.

What Makes Hair a Good Choice for Memorial Diamonds

People often keep hair without a second thought. A lock from a baby’s first haircut, strands saved after a final goodbye, or fur tucked into a card from a beloved pet are all quiet tokens we tend to save.

Hair holds something simple and personal—something physical you touched, brushed, or cut. It is linked to a shared life and moment in time. From a practical perspective, hair contains carbon, which is what all diamonds are made from. This makes it a usable material in the lab-grown diamond process. Some families feel more connected to a keepsake made from hair than from ashes. It can feel more gentle, more familiar, and often less final.

How Much Hair Is Required and Where It Can Come From

You do not need much hair to create a diamond. Just a small bundle, about a few grams, is usually more than enough. This means even if you have saved only a little, or if the hair was collected many years ago, it can still be useful today.

People collect hair in many quiet ways. Maybe from a first trim, a partner’s last haircut, or even from a pet they held dear. Some place it in a small envelope. Others gently tie it with thread and store it in a drawer. The important thing is keeping it dry and safe. This way, the material can be used whenever the family is ready, sometimes years in the future.

Together Diamonds uses a process that keeps every client’s material completely separated, so each keepsake is truly unique and personal.

What the Lab-Grown Diamond Process Involves

The process starts by extracting carbon from the hair. That carbon is then used as the starting point to grow a diamond, following a method that mimics the way diamonds grow underground, but in a controlled laboratory.

High heat and pressure cause the carbon to crystallise, creating a rough diamond over several weeks. Once grown, the diamond is cleaned, cut, and finished to match your chosen shape and style. Colours can vary naturally, with some diamonds appearing clear, blue, or with a hint of amber. You can also decide how you want your diamond finished, giving an extra layer of personal meaning.

Each diamond comes with independent IGI certification for quality, offering added peace of mind.

How a Hair Diamond Fits Into Everyday Life

Singapore’s city life and smaller homes make compact keepsakes a practical choice. Many people want things that matter but do not take up much space. This is one reason why diamonds made from hair are becoming a thoughtful option.

• They are small enough to be carried, worn on a chain or ring, or kept safely in a special box.
• Some people feel comfort wearing a hair diamond close to their heart, while others choose to keep it private, passing it quietly down to family members.
• There is no pressure to share or explain what the diamond holds. It is your choice how public or personal it remains.

The meaning comes from what it represents, not where or how it is displayed. Some people keep it unseen for years and then bring it out when it feels right.

Questions People Ask When They’re Still Unsure

Many need extra time before deciding to make a diamond from hair. That is normal. Some hold onto hair for months or years, not ready to choose just yet. The timing is very personal—often it is about when the moment feels right, rather than anything technical.

Conversations about memorial diamonds can be gentle and open. Partners, siblings, and friends might discuss the idea, or decide quietly to save hair first and think more about it later. Sometimes, simply having the material there brings comfort. There is never a need to rush. Every story is different, and it is perfectly fine to wait for the right season of life before making a decision.

A Quiet Way to Hold On, in Any Season

Some choices do not need to be big to be powerful. A small diamond made from hair keeps a loved one near, through rain or sun, busy days or quiet ones. There is no rule about when or how to do it—just what feels right.

As the monsoon season brings slower days to Singapore, many people use this softer time for reflection. If you are still thinking about diamonds made from hair, giving yourself the space to wonder quietly is often where the best decisions begin. Meaning grows not only from the moment itself, but from the steady act of holding on, in your own way.

We know choosing when and how to remember someone takes time, and we’re here whenever it feels right. Many in Singapore have already chosen to create something lasting from a shared moment, whether it’s a lock of hair or something quietly kept. If you’re wondering how others have turned a personal memory into something they can hold close, you can see more of our diamonds made from hair. At Together Diamond, we’re always ready for a calm, open chat. Reach out when you’re ready to begin.