Absolutely! These are my favorite types of projects. The sentimentality of family jewels cannot be understated nor undervalued. I will personally evaluate the stone(s) and come up with the best way to incorporate them into your new ring!

The cost of an heirloom redesign depends on the complexity of the design, the precious metals used, any new stones added, and the components used from the previous piece of jewelry. The Heirloom Re-Design process generally starts at $1,000 USD.

While all of the metals we use are recycled, I cannot melt down your old gold or platinum and use it in your new piece (at this time). Melting down unknown metal alloys and crafting it into a new piece is more than likely to compromise the structural integrity of the new piece. Imperfections in the metal from previous repairs will causing porosity and alloy clumps. This would render the new jewelry structurally unstable. Think of it like mixing a bunch of different cake batters together and trying to bake them properly all at once. However, I can usually purchase the old settings (once I've removed the stones) and credit that towards the creation of a new piece! The gold would be purchased based on the current gold market scrap price, minus the cost of refining.

Together we will go through each piece of jewelry to determine what stones/elements are usable in your new design. I can use most diamonds, sapphire, rubies, and nearly any other gemstone in your newly designed heirloom piece!

My stone evaluation process is extremely thorough. Often, well-loved gemstones will have damage due to long years of wear. Before I remove the stones from their current settings, I deep clean them. Next, I will photograph the stones before they are removed from the setting. Under a microscope, I look for any damaged stones. If a stone appears to be broken or chipped, I will not remove it from the setting. I will contact you immediately with pictures and receive written consent to continue, at the risk of the stone becoming damaged further. I am not liable for any stones that come into my care that have been previously damaged. Depending on the severity of the damage, I can determine if the stone can be used in the new design or sent to a stone cutter to be recut. Unfortunately, there is high risk with setting a broken stone, so most likely I would not be able to use it in your new design.

Fill out the Heirloom Re-Design Questionnaire on the top of this page! Then, I will send you our Custom Design Contract where the terms and conditions must be read and agreed to before I begin working on the piece. Please note that I require a non-refundable 50% deposit to help cover the costs of materials and labor. Heirloom Re-Designs are non-refundable and are non-exchangeable.