A man in the United States has gone viral for a truly dazzling transformation embedding a real 2-carat diamond into his prosthetic eye following the loss of vision in one eye. His story, reported by VICE on October 21, reveals a deeper, more emotional reason behind the eye-catching modification.
Slater Jones, a jewelry designer and gemstone dealer, lost sight in his right eye due to a medical condition. Faced with the decision to get a prosthetic eye, he chose to make it more than just a medical replacement. Drawing from a career spent working with precious stones, Jones decided to incorporate what he knew best: a real diamond.
With the help of ocularist John Lim, Jones crafted a custom prosthetic with a sparkling 2-carat diamond embedded in its center. When hit by light, the eye glistens and emits a translucent shimmer even in dim lighting, the gemstone maintains a captivating presence.
But Jones insists the decision wasn’t made to simply attract attention. On his social media, he shared: “I lost my eye, but it brought new light into my life. I wanted to turn personal loss into art.” He added, “This isn’t just a prosthetic it’s a symbol of my creativity, persistence, and dedication to craft.”
When asked why he didn’t opt for a larger stone, Jones quipped: “People ask why not a 3-carat? It simply wouldn’t fit in the eye.”
According to the ocularist who created it, Jones’s prosthetic is “the most valuable one in terms of material” out of over 10,000 eyes crafted across a 32-year career—ranging from 6-week-old infants to 101-year-olds.
The story has quickly spread across social media, with netizens sending messages of support and admiration. Some raised concerns about potential risks, suggesting he might become a target of theft or crime. But Jones confidently responded, “I’m not worried. This eye is part of me.”
He concluded by saying he hopes his story helps others rethink the concept of recovery: “I want my journey to inspire others to view healing as a form of self-expression.”
Sources: Daum
You must be logged in to post a comment.