Do you have sentimental or heirloom jewelry pieces that you just don't wear? Perhaps you cherish them because they belonged to a beloved grandmother or have been passed down through the family for generations, but find they just don't fit with your personal sense of style.
Good news: a custom jeweler can repurpose almost any old jewelry piece into something new. You can turn an old ring into a stylish new pair of earrings, or an old necklace into a bracelet. You can alter the setting on a ring, or change out the metal from the one your grandmother preferred to the one you prefer.
As custom jewelers, our goal will always be to create a piece that respects the original piece while creating something gorgeous and new.
Here are some of the advantages of repurposing old jewelry.
Repurposed Jewelry is Cost-Effective
Buying brand new jewelry can get pricey, especially if you want a custom job. Repurposed jewelry cuts some of that expense. You're bringing in the materials, and are paying to have them redesigned and recast.
Heirloom jewelry will usually have natural gemstones vs. lab grown or imitation stones, which make repurposed jewelry an even better bet.
Repurposed Jewelry is Eco-Friendly and Ethical
We all know that reducing waste and cutting down on consumption is good for the planet. By making use of the jewelry you already have you help to conserve resources. In addition, you aren't doing additional harm.
You may not be able to tell if any given modern diamond is conflict-free, but the diamond that's been in your family for four generations is about as harm-free as it's going to get short of being lab grown.
Repurposed Jewelry is Unique
First, you'll have a custom piece, carefully created to match your taste and sense of style.
Second, you'll have a piece of jewelry made with a hand-cut gem. There are gem cuts that simply aren't used any longer. Some of them are quite elegant and beautiful.
Thus, you can merge the best of the modern and the classic, and keep an important part of your family history with you.
Restore Your Heirloom Jewelry
Her at Peran and Scannell, our expert designers are excited to help you repurpose our pieces. We'll use our in-house CAD designer to show you what the possibilities can look like. In one to three weeks, we can turn your old, heirloom pieces into jewelry you will be proud to wear every day, or to your most special occasions.
Contact us to explore the possibilities for your inherited pieces!