Jewellery Remodelling
What Is Jewellery Remodelling?
Jewellery remodelling means taking an old piece of jewellery and turning it into something new. You keep the diamonds, gemstones and precious metals. We create a fresh design around them.
Many people have jewellery sitting in a drawer at home. It might be a ring from your mum or nan. It could be a brooch from a relative or a necklace you never quite liked. These pieces often hold memories, but they do not get worn.
Remodelling gives them a second life. We take the parts that matter and build something you will actually wear. The story stays. The style changes.
Types of Jewellery Remodelling We Offer
Ring Remodelling
Rings are our most popular remodelling project. We work with all kinds: engagement rings, wedding bands, eternity rings and dress rings. If you have an inherited engagement ring that feels dated, we can set the original stones into a modern design. We resize, reset stones, change settings and rebuild shanks.
Remodel Your RingNecklaces, Brooches and Earrings
A brooch that nobody wears can become a pendant. A broken necklace can be rebuilt. Mismatched earrings from different family members can become a matching set. We regularly turn old gold chains, loose gemstones and broken clasps into new pieces.
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Remodelling Gold Jewellery
If you have gold jewellery you no longer wear, we can melt it down and use the metal in a new design. This works with 9ct, 18ct and 22ct gold, as well as platinum and silver. Remodelling old gold is often more affordable than buying new. You are supplying the raw material.
Repurpose Your GoldHow Jewellery Remodelling Works
Get in Touch
Call us, send an email or fill in our booking form. Tell us about your jewellery and what you have in mind. No cost, no obligation.
Free Consultation
Bring your pieces to our studio in Tunbridge Wells. We will look at each item, check the metals and stones, and talk about what is possible.
Design Together
We sketch ideas, discuss stone placement and offer options that fit your budget. For detailed designs, we create a 3D model so you can see the finished piece.
Handcrafting
Gavin makes your new jewellery by hand in our workshop. Your original metals and stones are set into the new design. Nothing leaves the premises.
Hallmarking
Every remodelled piece is sent for UK hallmarking. This is your legal proof of metal quality.
Collection
Your finished piece is polished, checked and packed. Any leftover materials are returned to you. Most projects take two to four weeks.
Remodelling Costs
Every project is different, so we quote on a case-by-case basis. Here is a rough guide to help you plan.
Resetting a stone, minor design changes, small adjustments
Redesigning an inherited ring, combining pieces, new metalwork
Multiple pieces combined, CAD design, several stones
We also offer 0% APR finance, spreading the cost over up to 24 months.
What Our Clients Say
"Absolutely delighted with the transformation of my inherited gold wedding bands. Gavin and Lorraine were so professional from start to finish. My new ring was ready in under 2 weeks."
Sarah M.
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"I went to see Gavin and drew what I would like. He designed and reset my diamonds as a flower on a dress ring. Wow! He has also remodelled a few other pieces for me."
Karen T.
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"I had two beautiful sapphires from my step father, purchased in Sri Lanka in 1977. They had been in my drawer for years. The finished product blew me away."
Katherine M.
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"Gavin and Lorraine took time and care in understanding my request to remodel an old family ring. He was so patient and had great ideas. My daughter is delighted with her ring."
David P.
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Rated 5.0 On Google
Jewellery Remodelling FAQ
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Jewellery remodelling means taking an old piece of jewellery and making it into something new. The original stones and metals are kept and set into a fresh design that suits your style.
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Most pieces can be remodelled. Rings, necklaces, brooches, earrings and bracelets are all suitable. We check the condition of the metal and stones during the consultation and give you honest advice.
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It depends on the complexity. Simple projects start from around £300. More complex work with CAD design and multiple stones starts from around £1,200. Because you supply the materials, it is often cheaper than buying new.
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Most projects take two to four weeks once the design is agreed. Simpler pieces can be quicker.
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Yes. Any stones, gold or other metals that are not used in your new piece are returned to you.
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Yes. All remodelled jewellery is sent for UK hallmarking, unless it falls below the legal weight exemption. Hallmarking is your guarantee of metal quality.
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Yes. This is one of our most popular requests. Many clients turn a parent or grandparent's engagement ring into a pendant, a new ring, or split the stones across several pieces for different family members.
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Yes. We recommend visiting our Tunbridge Wells studio so we can examine your jewellery in person. But we are happy to start with a video call to talk through ideas before you visit.
Ready to Give Your Jewellery a New Life?
Bring your inherited, unworn or outdated jewellery to our studio in Tunbridge Wells. No cost, no pressure. Just honest advice from a jeweller who loves what they do.
Start your remodelling journey
Tell us about the piece you would like to remodel. We will get back to you within 24 hours.
Visit us in-store
Bring your jewellery to our Tunbridge Wells studio. Lorraine or Gavin will assess your pieces and talk you through your options. No cost, no obligation.
