We talked a little yesterday about synthetic diamonds — what they are, how they’re made, and where you can get them.

We learned that they’re cultivated from “seed” diamonds — microscopic specks of diamond — but did you know that they can be made from any purified carbon source?

Get this people: that means that you can make a diamond out of human hair — or even human remains!

These diamonds are called “memorial diamonds,” and they’re quickly rising in popularity!

How do you do it? Well, you can expose human hair to heat treatment in order to extract the carbon. You can then turn that carbon into a diamond using the HPHT process (which we discussed in yesterday’s blog).

You can also filter and purify cremated human remains and then turn that into a diamond, once again thanks to HPHT.

The implications are astounding. You could wear a necklace made from your late grandmother. You could have earrings made from your first pet cat. You could even sport an engagement ring made from your fiancé’s hair!

I think a diamond is a classier keepsake than most cremation jewelry, but what do you think?

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Remembering,
Olivia

Memorial diamonds can be commissioned in the United States by LifeGem.

Robocop, eat your cold, tin heart out.

Beyoncé Knowles sports a metal glove designed by Lorraine Schwartz at the MTV Europe Video Music Awards.

We recently highlighted jewelry designer Lorraine Schwartz’s indelible mark on the 2009 Golden Globes red carpet. Well, Lorraine Schwartz doesn’t limit herself to the classic looks of past and present. She also looks ahead to the future.

Lorraine Schwartz was definitely looking ahead when she designed this futuristic metal glove for Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies” video. Beyoncé loved it so much that she wore it to the MTV Europe VMAs!

But there have been tons of critics lambasting both Beyoncé and Lorraine Schwartz for this interesting accessory. Some just find it too far outside their fashion box.

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Futuristically,
Olivia

We’ve seen a lot of cool trends so far this fall! So tell us:

Clockwise, from top: coral, New York & Co. City Style Black Rose Pin, Loeffler Randall Layered Sleeve Dress, Banana Republic Ombre 3-Strand Necklace.

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We recently posted a blog on four different ways to wear teal, the season’s hottest color.

So, now, we want to know:

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Olivia wants to know:

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Remember, an apple a day keeps the teacher at bay! Clockwise from top left: 31 Corn Lane Solid Red Apple Ring, Marc by Marc Jacobs Apple Pendant Watch, Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Five-Apple Bracelet, Ickynicks School Book Red Apple Earrings.

We recently posted an article about the difference between palladium and platinum. As we head into the weekend, we here at WooMeOver want to know:

Robbins Bros. Vivant Palladium Engagement Ring, $595 (without center stone) at robbinsbros.com.

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