Heirloom Jewelry Redesign
Katerina Evanthia offers a unique heirloom jewelry redesign service, expertly blending contemporary style with the original design. Whether transforming a grandmother's ring, an old wedding band, or a beloved pendant, I can honor its original spirit while infusing modern elegance. I love highlighting the individuality of old jewelry and pride myself on preserving its sentimental value. From wedding ring redesign to a cherished family jewelry piece, I can incorporate precious metal, recycled gold, old diamonds, and vibrant gemstones to craft a well-balanced final design. With me, your heirloom pieces are not just restored—they are reborn, retaining their emotional essence while embracing a refreshed aesthetic.
Ready to wear your memories in a new way? Book today to secure a consultation and transform your heirloom pieces into a stunning new design.
Benefits of redesigning your heirloom jewellery
Redesigning old jewelry is not just about giving new life to a diamond ring or a pair of earrings; it's an opportunity to unleash creativity and reimagine your cherished possessions. With my jewelry redesign, you can transform loose diamonds, hand-me-down gems, and old gold and silver into stunning new jewelry pieces. Imagine a vintage bracelet becoming a breathtaking necklace or an old pair of earrings reworked into a new custom ring. Every stone, whether a sapphire, ruby, emerald, or diamond, holds a story waiting to be retold in a fresh, exciting way. If you bring me the piece of jewelry, I'll create a masterpiece that resonates with your evolving taste and lifestyle.
Jewelry Remodelling Process
Step 1: Uncover Your Treasures
Bring your jewelry to my San Diego studio, whether it's an engagement ring, necklaces, or a mix of known and unknown items. In a comfortable, collaborative environment, we will discuss the options for redesign, taking into consideration both its sentimental and monetary value.
Step 2: Exploring Possibilities
Next, we'll talk about your vision. We'll explore various metals like yellow gold, white gold, and platinum, and look at gemstones and diamonds to ensure your custom project is perfectly suited for you. This step includes a no-obligation consultation where I'll provide design suggestions and a preliminary price quote.
Step 3: Visualizing the Design
Let's get a better idea of what your final piece will look like. To ensure you are confident in the new design, I will present sketches, detailed images,and a wax model of your adapted heirloom jewelry. This allows you to consider the shape, size, and aesthetics, ensuring adjustments are made beforehand.
Step 4: Crafting Your Vision
It's time to craft your special piece. Any diamonds and gemstones will be carefully extracted, and new metals will be selected for the final design. The approved model is then used to cast your new jewelry, followed by careful setting and polishing.
Step 5: The Big Reveal
Finally, the moment you've been waiting for – collecting your redesigned jewelry! I guarantee perfection with every detail to ensure you're absolutely in love with your new "old" jewelry. Any remaining materials can be returned to you or credited toward your project.
Heirloom Redesign Gallery
FAQ
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Absolutely, gold from existing pieces such as old wedding rings can be reused in creating a new ring, making your jewelry redesign both meaningful and sustainable.
Begin by having your existing jewelry evaluated to determine its karat purity and the amount of pure gold available for the new design. The gold from your existing jewelry is then carefully melted down in a controlled environment. This process requires expertise to ensure the metal is not contaminated and retains its quality.
Depending on the desired karat for the new design and the purity of the original gold, additional metals may be added to adjust the alloy composition. This step ensures the gold maintains the desired characteristics for durability and appearance.
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The cost of any jewelry redesign will vary depending on the complexity of the design and the selected materials. A personalized price estimate will be provided at the design consultation, once a design has been established and the materials we have to work with are chosen.
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For a smooth start and seamless process, bring the pieces you'd like to redesign, such as gold jewelry or family rings, and share your vision or ideas for the new design. Whether you want a completely different piece or an updated version of the existing jewelry, this is the stage to bring photos of ideas that appeal to you and share your preferences.
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Your grandmother's jewelry can be transformed into exciting new pieces; I can create a stunning, contemporary piece while retaining its sentimental value.
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Absolutely, using stones from a family ring, such as a family diamond, in a new ring is a beautiful way to carry forward family heritage.
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If you have diamonds ready, let's discuss your vision and initiate the design process to craft them into your desired ring.
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Yes, I often redesign wedding rings, bands, and other diamond rings into new, bespoke pieces. Whatever the setting, I can carefully remove diamonds from an existing ring to create a new piece of jewelry.