Remodelled jewellery from family heirlooms
Remodelling is a wonderful way to reuse, repurpose and revamp jewellery. Here's everything you should know about remodelling jewellery...
Why remodel a piece of jewellery?
Remodelling jewellery is a beautiful way to give new life to old jewellery. If you have pieces that have lost their original sparkle or just look a bit dated, remodelling is a fantastic way to revamp the original piece with a new twist.
It is perfect for everyday jewellery that you don't reach for anymore but also for making special custom made jewellery to celebrate milestones. Opting to remodel an old ring to gift as a special 21st present, remodel your engagement ring for your 30th wedding anniversary or remodel an old pendant to gift as a sentimental wedding gift, are all beautiful ways to continue the legacy of a jewellery piece in a new chapter.
When you remodel, you're not only creating a beautiful fresh jewellery piece, but a sentimental treasure that uses gems or metals from the original. You can also combine multiple jewellery pieces into one new extra special piece - the possibilities are endless!
Remodelling is perfect for:
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Saving money: The price of gold is high at the moment, so by choosing to reuse gold you already have, you can save money on your final jewellery design.
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Maintaining sentimental value: Reuse the same gemstones and metal in a fresh design - turning the original design into something new, but just as special.
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Sustainability: Rather than throwing away old jewellery, reuse it! Reusing your metal and gemstones saves resources and environmental damage caused by sourcing new materials.
What jewellery can be remodelled?
The possibilities for jewellery that can be remodelled are limitless! Almost any piece of jewellery that uses real gemstones or metal can be remodelled into a new piece. This includes family heirlooms, family gems, old wedding rings from parents or grandparents, jewellery bought overseas, pieces that have been passed down for generations, damaged jewellery and whatever other jewellery you may have.
If you're not sure if it can be remodelled, don't hesitate to reach out and enquire about it! We would love to hear from you.
Here are some previous designs we've remodelled:
What's involved in remodelling?
One of the biggest parts of remodelling your jewellery is us taking the time to understanding the history of the original piece. Jewellery holds memory and value beyond just the metal and stones and we want to preserve that. Understanding this is also important because it let's us know what you love about the original piece so we can create a new piece that captures all the aspects you love in combination with a fresh design.
Practically, remodelling simply involves taking the metal or gemstones from the original piece and melting down the metal and taking the original gemstones to be used in the new jewellery piece.
How do I get started on remodelling my jewellery?
Talk to an experienced jeweller. Come with your jewellery and ideas and talk to an expert jeweller about possibilities. We work one on one with you to learn the history of each jewellery piece and understand what you're wanting. From there, we'll work on bringing that vision to life! We put in many hour of meticulous craftsmanship into your piece, to ensure its made to the highest standard and you can have confidence in the final custom jewellery piece. When your piece is crafted, you can pick it up and it's ready to wear and be passed down for generations to come, continuing the legacy of the original jewellery pieces.
It's an honour to be trusted with your precious jewellery and gems.
