FAQ

Would my hair colour influence the colour of my Augenstern Diamond?

No. Hair colour has no influence on either hair consistency or carbon content and hence no impact on the colour of your Augenstern Diamond. The colour you choose will result from different manufacturing processes.

How much hair do you need?

With at least 10 grams of hair, we can assure you that your Augenstern Diamond will be generated entirely from your personal carbon. If you provide less hair, you can either send more hair later or we will add anonymous carbon. Whenever we add carbon, we will indicate the percentage on the certificate.

How much is 10 g of hair?

10 grams corresponds to a hand full of hair.

Who do I send the hair to?

Upon signing the contract, you will need to send us a hair sample in a resealable plastic bag. Your hair will be assigned a personal reference number at our office, and then shipped to our head office in Switzerland where your personalized diamond will be produced.

Can you mix hair from different people?

Yes. Hair from different people can be mixed, for example, to produce diamonds as an expression of love or to commemorate family milestones.

Can you only use scalp hair?

No. Any human hair can be used to produce an Augenstern Diamond.

Can you use hair from arms or legs?

Yes, leg or arm hair as well as beard hair can be used.

Can I be sure that the carbon comes from my own hair?

Yes. We assure you that the carbon used has been extracted from your hair. We also have processes in place to ensure mix-ups never happen. For an additional cost, we will provide certification from a notary as well as a verification of the production process.

I would like to order several Augenstern Diamonds. Can they be coloured differently?

You can definitely order diamonds in different colours, since each diamond is crafted individually.

Why do the different colours of Augenstern Diamonds have different prices?

Producing the various colours requires additional manufacturing processes, some of which are more costly.

How valuable is an Augenstern Diamond in comparison with a natural diamond?

Augenstern Diamonds are unique in that they contain a part of you or your loved ones. Their value is intangible, almost priceless, and certainly justifies a higher price.

Can you mix human hair with animal hair?

In principle, yes. Please contact us for further information in this regard.

What is the difference between a synthetic diamond and an Augenstern Diamond?

As the term synthetic implies, synthetic diamonds are artificial diamonds that have nothing in common with real diamonds. Augenstern Diamonds are real diamonds. Though they are made in a laboratory, they grow under natural conditions and therefore feature the characteristics of natural diamonds. Moreover, an Augenstern Diamond is more than a gemstone will ever be – because it is personal. Our diamonds are individually crafted.