Every custom piece's journey begins with a story - and this one started with a beautiful collection of old jewellery.
Our client brought in a selection of sentimental pieces and asked us one simple question: “Can we use as much of this as possible?” From there, the design journey began.
After carefully assessing her stones and gold, we started sketching. The goal was to honour the original pieces while creating something that felt fresh, wearable, and unmistakably her. We explored multiple directions and eventually landed on four unique ring designs - each one showcasing the stones in a slightly different way.
Some designs lean classic, others more modern. Some highlight symmetry, while others embrace movement and detail.
All four use her existing jewellery as the foundation - proof that old pieces can absolutely be transformed into something extraordinary.
Now comes the hardest part… choosing just one!
Which would you choose? Let us know in the comments!
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Some projects are special. Some are meaningful. And some are just plain fun from the very first conversation! This was one of those pieces…
Our client arrived with a clear vision: she wanted two rings designed to fit together perfectly, and she loved the organic, flowing look of melted edges. She also had a collection of older jewellery - pieces full of history and sentiment, but no longer worn. The goal was simple and exciting: transform everything into something bold, wearable, and completely new.
We sorted through her diamonds and sapphires, mapping out how each stone could play a role in the new design. Rather than letting beautiful materials sit forgotten in a jewellery box, we gave them a second life as part of a cohesive, statement-making set.
The final result is a pair of rings that lock together beautifully but are just as striking when worn separately. Each ring has its own personality, its own texture, its own moment to shine - yet together they tell a complete story. The melted-edge styling adds movement and individuality, ensuring no two angles look quite the same.
Two rings, many memories, and a brand new chapter - exactly how remodelling should feel!
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How do we turn a collection of old, broken, unworn jewellery into a brand new showstopper?
It all starts with step one - removing every stone from your precious pieces. While this stage is absolutely essential, we’ll be honest… it’s not the most exciting part to watch. So we’ll spare you the close-ups and jump straight to where the magic really begins.
Step two is where things get fun: melting the gold.
In this video, you’re watching the final moments of the melting process. Using a torch, we heat the gold until it reaches a molten state, then carefully pour it into an ingot. The size of the ingot depends on how much gold you have and what we’re creating, but this long black mould is a fairly standard starting point.
From here, the transformation gets a little more hands-on. That solid bar of gold is hammered, bent, and rolled again and again, slowly taking on new shapes and forms. Piece by piece, your old jewellery evolves into something entirely new - without losing the value, history, or sentiment it carried before.
This is the beauty of remodelling: nothing is wasted, and every mark tells a story.
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Some jewellery pieces are treasured for how they look.
Others are treasured for what they mean.
This long-time client already had her own JV treasure - a piece she loved so much that it felt only right for her husband to have one too. Using leftover gold from her previous jewellery journey, we transformed what remained into something equally meaningful: a simple, timeless band designed just for him.
The beauty of this piece lies in its understated elegance. Clean lines, classic form, and a finish that will stand the test of time - the kind of ring that feels effortless to wear every day. But the true magic? That’s hidden on the inside.
Engraved within the band is a very important date - one that marks a moment forever shared by these two lovebirds. A quiet reminder, worn close, carrying a story only they need to know.
This is what we love most about repurposing jewellery. It’s not about starting over - it’s about carrying memories forward and creating something new without losing what made it special in the first place.
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Sometimes clients walk in with a plan…
Sometimes they walk in with a vibe…
This was very much the second option!“Okay,” she said, laying out a collection of broken, mismatched, long-forgotten pieces. “One 5mm wide bangle. One ring with this diamond set on top. And then… a bangle made from whatever’s left over.”A brief pause.A grin.“I got you, sister.”Instead of living separate, sad little lives at the bottom of a jewellery box, these pieces were reborn with purpose. The gold was melted, reshaped, and redistributed like a perfectly planned outfit change. The diamond - once lost in the chaos - finally took centre stage in a ring designed to actually be worn. The main bangle became bold and timeless. And the “leftover” bangle? A quiet flex made entirely from what could have been scrap.This is the magic of remodelling jewellery. Nothing wasted. Everything intentional. And a whole lot more fun than hanging onto broken pieces “just in case.”Because let’s be real - wearable memories always beat a pile of jewellery guilt..
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