How To Remodel Jewellery Into Bespoke Jewellery You'll Cherish
Jewellery often holds sentimental value passed down through generations or tied to cherish memories. However, overtime, even the most beautiful pieces may start to feel outdated or no longer suit your style. The good news is that old jewellery can be given a new lease on life by remodelling it into modern, bespoke jewellery that perfectly reflects your personal tastes and desires. Here’s how to transform your vintage gems into a contemporary masterpiece.
1. Assessing The Existing Jewellery To Remodel.
The first step in remodelling jewellery is to evaluate the existing jewels. This includes checking the quality and condition of the materials such as the gemstones and Metals. A no obligation chat with Jennifer and your jewels can help identify whether the piece is worth remodelling. She would look at the integrity of gemstones, the purity of the metals and the craftmanship are all factors that can determine the feasibility and cost-effective of remodelling jewellery.
Additionally consider the sentimental elements attached to the jewellery. If the piece holds significant emotional value you may want to preserve certain aspects; such as the original stone setting or design features. Alternatively if the piece is not as sentimental you may be open to making drastic changes and a complete overhaul. Understanding your priorities will guide the jewellery remodelling process and help the desired outcome all of which Jennifer has over 25 years of experience in doing just that.
2. Choose A New Bespoke Jewellery Design.
Once you’ve assessed your existing jewellery the next step is to decide on the new design. This is where you can really let your ideas shine and collaborate with Jennifer to help bring your vision to life and turn your ideas into feasible jewellery designs. Think about what you want to achieve for the jewellery remodel; do you want to maintain the classic style of the original piece, but with a modern twist or are you looking for a completing new and contemporary look?
Consulting with a jewellery designer, me, Jennifer House can help you visualise the possibilities. Jewellery Designers often use computer design CAD to create 3-D renderings of the new piece allowing you to see what the jewellery remodel will look like. Before any changes are made consider different styles such as minimalist, art deco, Bohemian or avant-garde, and how they can reflect your personal style. The designer, Jennifer house could also advise you on technical aspects like the best ways to reset stones at all to settings while keeping the structural integrity intact and guaranteeing functionality.
3. Incorporating Or Repurposing Stones From The Jewellery Remodel.
One of the most significant aspects of remodelling jewellery is the ability to reuse existing gemstones. If you have diamonds, sapphires, emeralds or other precious stones these can be reset into a new bespoke jewellery design that better suits your modern taste. Re-cutting or polishing gemstones if they are in a worn condition can also enhance their appearance or alter their shape to fit in a new setting.
If you have multiple pieces of old jewellery to remodel, combining stones from different pieces can be a creative way to add a unique touch to the final remodelled jewellery design. Small diamonds for vintage ring can be used as accent stones for a pendant for example, while a larger central stone can become the focal point of a design. Additionally leftover gemstones can be used to create matching accessories such as earrings or a bracelet.
4. Updating Metal settings from your jewellery remodel into your new bespoke jewellery design.
The metal setting is another crucial aspect to consider. The metal may be worn or tarnished, or it might simply not align with your modern aesthetic. Old settings can be melted down and reused into your new remodel jewellery, or you can choose a different metal altogether; you might replace an outdated yellow gold setting with a slick white gold or platinum design or even try a more unconventional metal like rose gold or blackened silver in your new bespoke jewellery design.
Changing the metal can give the jewellery a completely new look while still maintaining the original stones’ sentimental value. You can also incorporate mixed metals for a trendy contemporary style that add depth and visual interest to the piece.
5. Adding Personal Touches To Your Bespoke Jewellery, Crafted In Surrey.
The beauty of remodelling jewellery is that you can personalise it to your exact preferences, you might want to engrave meaningful messages, incorporate birthstones or add design elements that represent significant life events. These customisations ensure that the remodelled jewellery is not only modern and stylish but also uniquely yours.
Think about symbolic elements or motifs that are meaningful to you and how they can be incorporated into the design. Whether it’s an intricate pattern or a favourite colour or design inspired by nature, adding these personal touches can enhance the emotional significance of the jewellery.
The Completed Jewellery Remodel
6. Work With A Trusted Jeweller; Jennifer House, A Surrey Jeweller.
Finally it’s essential to work with a skilled and reputable Jeweller who specialises in custom jewellery. Remodelling jewellery requires precision and expertise especially when dealing with valuable and potentially fragile materials. A trusted Jeweller will guide you through the process offering advice on the best practices to achieve your vision while keeping the piece durable and wearable. I’ve been doing this for over 25 years already Get inspired by my creations or have a look at our client testimonials to see what they think of their own jewellery remodels.
Remodelling old jewelry into modern bespoke jewel is a beautiful way to breathe new life into sentimental items. By assessing the existing jewellery, choosing a design that reflects your taste, repurposing stones, updating settings, adding personal touches and collaborating with a skilled Jeweller, you can transform vintage gems into pieces that are not only eye catching but also deeply meaningful. This process not only preserves the history and emotion behind the original jewellery but also allows you to create something that fits seamlessly into your modern wardrobe.
