Leonardo di Caprio's new movie, Blood Diamond, has brought the issue of conflict diamonds to a mass audience, which is no bad thing. The question that many are facing is, having seen the movie, is it ok to buy diamonds? Can you ensure that it is a conflict-free stone? After all, this very dodgy trade has been condoned by the diamond merchants for many years.
Well, worry not, because I've found out about a blood diamond (of sorts) that I reckon will catch on very quickly. Oh yes! According to today's Daily Mail, a company that "makes diamonds from the remains of humans" can also do the same for pets. So when I go to the big kennel in the sky, the Mistress can have me fashioned into a diamond of her choice. And let me tell you, it will be her favourite piece of jewellery forever!
Sue Rogers lost her pets over an eight year period - Sam (Golden Retriever), Patch (cat) and Lucky (Old English Sheepdog) - but she had them all cremated and kept their ashes. When she found out about the company, she "handed over the three urns to the experts".
LifeGem UK made a blue diamond for Ms Rogers, which she had made into a ring.
David Hampson, LifeGem UK's chief executive said: "We can turn any animal or combination of animals into a diamond as long as they have a skeleton or hair. I don't think we would be able to do a pet goldfish but we can do rabbits, cats, dogs, horses and of course humans."
If you fancy checking them out, here's where you can find them: http://www.lifegem-uk.com. They even have a pets corner section; very cool!
So, forget your diamonds that have funded civil wars (with all their horrors), why not opt for a life gem instead? At least your conscience will be clear - a bit like the new gem you'll be wearing!
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