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They can get the carbon from hair or cremation ashes. The ashes will, of course, not have identifiable DNA and the DNA in hair is very difficult to extract (as I understand the process).

If the GIA does indeed 'certify' them, they will no doubt be certified as synthetic. The important info from the GIA would be weight, clarity, color, cut, etc.

It may be novel, but I agree with Ms. Malesich. It's a little creepy.]]>Sep 24th 2009 6:49PMhttp://www.luxist.com/2009/09/24/dna2diamonds/http://www.luxist.com/2009/09/24/dna2diamonds/Sep 25th 2009 8:34AM