Can i redesign my wedding ring

She visited me, and we secretly planned a new wedding for her husband made with sentimental family gold that had been in a drawer for many years. They came to collect the ring together with her husband having no idea what or where he was going.

It was so lovely to be part of the moment she explained the secret and he tried the ring for the first time. I met my client as Goldsmiths' Fair and chatted about working with her own diamond. A few weeks later she found out she was the lucky winner of the Goldsmiths' Fair prize draw, and decide to put the prize towards a one off commission using her own diamonds. We came up with a chunky design with the rings in silver and gold and then the two diamonds and sapphire were set in 18ct yellow gold.

It was such a pleasure to work with this client who was very trusting in my option for the correct design. I've just picked up my ring from the Post Office. I absolutely love it! I'm wearing it now and can't stop looking at it. You are a very talented lady. Thank you and best wishes. I was asked by by client to work with her diamonds and incorporate them into one of my modern contemporary silver and diamond necklace. The setting is 18ct yellow gold, and I created a new 18ct white gold necklace to work with the dimensions of the square diamond.

I gave the necklace a polished finish, which my client loved. Just to say that the necklace has arrived safe and sound. And I think it is amazing. As my mum said such a better use of something beautiful than sitting for years in a jewellery box. I love it. Thank you. I worked closely with my client to get the shape of the new gold band just perfect, and the layout out of her own sentimental diamonds in a random scatter just as she wanted and worked with the portions of the band and diamonds too.

I love how this ring remodelling worked out. Sue Just wanted to let you know, my ring arrived safely today. I'm absolutely thrilled with it. It's so special that it has a real story for me with diamonds from pieces I had stopped wearing, but that had strong sentimental value.

I appreciate your patience with me to get it just right. Thank you so much. I will recommend you without hesitation. I used my clients sentimental gold ring left to her by her mum melting it down to remodel into two bands and the loop, setting her own old cut diamonds into the loop, and adding a new white gold band in the centre.

Oh my goodness - it looks even better in real life!! Its better than i ever imagined. Thanks so much for creating a new family heirloom! A much loved, but very well worn ring needed bringing back to life. Based on my silver, 18ct gold and diamond ring. I made two new white gold bands and used the yellow gold to make the setting and re set the centre diamond. The two smaller diamonds make perfect little studs. Hi Sue, my ring and earrings arrived today, they are really beautiful, thank you.

The ring fits perfectly. I am very happy! You've turned something that was sitting unused, into jewellery I will wear all the time. I'm sure I'll be back! Another very sentimental project, using my clients wonderful emerald and diamond ring left that belonged to her mum. Using all the gold, the diamonds and the emeralds, I created a stunning stacking ring set , that can be worn in so many different combinations centre and right. Just received the rings Sue!

I love the combinations they create! They take my breath away! Once again with love from a very overwhelmed Sue. My client asked for a two band stacking ring set using her own her stones, and left the rest to me. We decided to have one square and one D shape band using the gold from here own rings, and then we decided on keeping the colours really simple and just using the two old cut diamonds.

I used 18ct white gold for the settings. I received the rings today and really love them - thank you, you have created something much more wearable and 'me' and nice to have given new life to the rings! Thank you so much, I am really happy and my mum thinks they look great too. My clients asked me to reused the stones from her much loved family ring top left to a modern design that she could use every date. I designed and made this bespoke two band ring with the diamond set around the small band and the sapphire in a new silver setting.

Hi Sue. The ring has arrived safely and is truly lovely, it has surpassed my expectations and some! Perfect fit too. I was so delighted to be to make this ring for a client, as I knew the original sapphire ring above left was so sentimental to her.

We chatted and came up with this bespoke design based on one of my commissions she spotted further down on this page. I used the gold and sapphire, as added two new silver bands to make a beautiful contemporary sapphire ring she can wear everyday and cherish. Thank you so so much for the beautiful job of remodeling my Mum's ring. I am ecstatic to say the least. I feel very privileged to be able to wear such a lovely item of jewellery, made by such a talented designer!

I was asked to work with my clients wedding and eternity ring above left to make a bespoke necklace that used all the gold and diamonds but still maintained the feel of the original rings. I based the design on one of my classic pieces from my necklace collection.

I'm absolutely delighted with it and wearing it already. I upcycled my clients sentimental rings which were too small and uncomfortable, and included her husbands wedding ring into the mix too, to make one ring based on one of my classic ring designs. Hi Sue, I have received my ring and I love it. I was asked by my client to remodel her old engagement ring left and turn it into something new, bespoke, modern and clean that she could wear everyday.

The two little diamonds were used to make tiny stud earrings that my client gave to her mum. Such a lovely project to work on!

I am so so grateful, and it means such a lot to give these pieces new life for me. You really are a master of your skill. I used my clients central tanzanite stone and little diamonds and re-worked the gold to make of one unique bespoke two band ring. I have just received my rings and I am beyond happy with them! You have transformed my rings into a piece which is both stunning and has sentimental value!

I took my clients inherited 22ct gold wedding band and added an new 18ct yellow gold band and setting for a beautiful pink sapphire, to make one of my classic designs. She was delighted with the result and has worn it everyday since.

I used the very sentimental aquamarine from a brooch owned by my clients late mother, and created and new three band ring using the stone and some of the gold. Hi Sue, I picked up my ring this morning, and I absolutely love it. It fits perfectly, and looks great! It was surprisingly also a bit emotional given the source of the different elements. I wish my Mum could have seen it.

I used the sapphire and diamonds from my clients original ring left and made it in to one of classic two bands designs. Sue my ring is absolutely fabulous I love it. A perfect fit and beautifully presented, you are very talented. I shall be in touch when I have another anniversary, this was to celebrate 35 years marriage! It was such a pleasure to work my client to make this bespoke ring set. We used the gold and diamonds from her very sentimental rings top and re-model them into a modern contemporary set of rings that will be worn and treasured everyday.

I've never had 24K gold rings come into my shop. More than likely, it is 18K or 14K gold. That being the case, we could certainly make two rings out of it, provided that there is enough gold for us to do so.

Ultimately it would depend upon how wide your mama's ring is and how wide you want your rings. Please call me at or email. Thank you! Posted by: Jennifer Bieri on Jan 05, Hello, I'm interested in remaking my wedding ring and band into one single ring. I'd like something simple with the diamond imbedded. It's a small diamond, so I'm thinking that would help to imbed it.

I have no idea if this is possible. I'm wondering where you are located, and what the process is? Thank you for your response. Posted by: Marc Choyt on Jan 10, We can definitely do what you'd like.

In terms of process, the best thing is that you email me : Marc AT reflectivejewelry. In most cases I can give you a pretty good price estimate. Posted by: Martin on Jan 22, Just an amazing service your jewelry-shop provides here. You are among the most competent jewlerers I have ever known.

Posted by: Marc Choyt on Jan 23, Thanks for your very kind words about our shop. Most jewelry today is designed on a computer, printed out on a 3 D scanner, and sent to casting. Very little handwork, except setting stones. We are really old style jewelers, working by hand.

Using anvils and hammers. We have over 80 years of bench experience among our jewelers. The love of craft and tradition is infused in the piece itself. Posted by: Justine on Jan 25, I have an old sapphire ring that I would like to make an engagement ring out of and a wedding ring and if possible use of the stones to put into a male wedding band? Let me know how you want me to send you the photos of the ring. Posted by: Marc Choyt on Jan 27, We can definitely do that. Just send images to me: Marc AT reflectivejewelry.

Posted by: on Jan 27, Hi Cher, If it is white gold, we can work with it. Give me a call at our shop: and we can discuss futher. Posted by: Cher on Jan 27, Good morning!

I want to repurpose a family engagement ring, as my wedding band. The ring looks to be white gold or platinum, I'm not sure. The ring has a small diamond that I'd like to keep, maybe in a bezel setting. I would also like to purchase smaller diamonds to set around it in a channel or pave type setting. Lastly, I would love to engrave two dates inside the ring. Is this possible? Make a new ring from old rings or old jewelry and set stones in them.

It is 18k white gold. Just contact me directly. You can reach me at Marc AT reflectivejewelry. Posted by: Lionel Torres on Apr 29, I have lots of broken jewelry, and would like to make a ring or 2 with it. Im not sure u still exist or in business still I'll send u a picture of the broken jewelry I have, hoop earrings and bracelets and just waiting for a correspondence and then I'll give you more details thanks.

Posted by: Marc Choyt on Apr 29, Lionel, feel free to contact me directly and send photos if you like to my email: marc AT reflectivejewelry. We can definitely make wedding rings from old gold jewelry. Posted by: Denise on Jul 22, I have my mothers pink gold wide wedding band. Can this be done and approximately what would the cost be? The width of the new rings is going to depend upon your sizes and the size of your mother's ring. They take about 4. Please feel free to call me personally at or email Marc at reflectivejewery.

Posted by: Allyson Steen on Aug 05, My fiancee has his grandfathers ring that has been passed through the family. Simply send us the gold and we can get started.

Santa Fe, NM You can send it via the US postal service, as they insure precious metal and stop by our shop every day to deliver. I'll also need your fiancee's size. Be sure to also give us your address and phone number. Posted by: Amy Rusch on Aug 21, Good afternoon, I have an heirloom plain gold comfort band wedding ring that I would like to have pave set with some stones and have a design engraved onto it.

Maybe even something as simple S a pave center stone and then a hammered finish. Is that something your shop could do? We we flush set stones very close to each other, but we don't do pave in our shop. If you're set on pave, we're not the right company. But if you're open to other stone setting options, we're happy to work with you.

Posted by: Judie Marlin Andrews on Sep 05, i am so glad to have found you! I have two old gold bracelets and I would like to have one of them repurposed to match the other.

I have two daughters and I want to be able to give them each a bracelet that matches. Can you help? Judie Looking forward to doing the project together. Posted by: kori on Sep 18, Hi. I want to repurpose an old diamond set engagement ring into a minimalist thin band with the same diamond.

Is this something you are able to do? Also, I am on the east coast. Do you only serve local business? And, we do this work for people all over the country. Please send the material to us at Reflective Jewelry, Baca St.

Feel free to email me directly at Marc at Reflectivejewelry. And how much money would I be looking at? However, in context to price, there are a lot of variables in your question. If there is not enough gold, then we would have to add gold and I don't know the cost for this without more specifics.

Hopefully, this gives you a starting place. If you have any questions or want to discuss the project give us a call at ,. I'd like to combine our matching gold wedding bands into one pendant. Do you like the heart design that shown in the picture above in the article, or something else?

Please contact us directly via telephone: Or email: Marc at Reflectivejewelry. Posted by: chris manzone on Nov 11, Hello! I have an old charm bracelet that I would like to melt down and use to make a simple 4-piece puzzle ring.

Can you give me an estimate of what this would cost? I can weigh the bracelet, but don't know if you will have too much or too little gold to make into the ring. Thank You.

Posted by: Marc Choyt on Nov 11, Hi Chris, I would have to see the design that you're thinking of to give you a price quote. Also, I'd have to know the weight of the bracelet.

The best thing would be for you to contact me at marc AT reflectivejewelry. Posted by: Earl Swenerton on Nov 16, I had a shop accident and, thank God, I did not lose my finger; but, they had to cut off my wedding ring in the emergency room. It is a very plain ring much like the remade rind in your photo with a lot of sentimental value. I would like the ring remade from the old gold, and slightly larger I realize you may need to add some gold.

What is my next step? The next step would be simply for you to send the ring that you have back to our shop. US post is good, as they will insure anything. Then, once I get the ring for you, I can let you know how much gold we'll need to complete the job.

Santa Fe, NM If you want to discuss, feel free to give me a call at Posted by: Sarah on Nov 17, I am interested in buying a chunk of metal with my boyfriend and using that chunk for our wedding rings both bands and engagement setting.

I am interested in sleek bands for the engagement and male ring but a sapphire encrusted female wedding band. How much metal should I be looking at purchasing for this? I am interested in mainly white gold or platinum - what type of metal or metals should I look at acquiring for a jeweller? If you want us to hand fabricate your ring, then we would use the white gold. But we can alloy the gold white, so it would be best if you purchase 24K gold, or a high carat gold coin.

In context to the amount, that depends upon the sizes and widths of your ring. If you could just call me at we can discuss this further and sort it out. Thanks for your interest! Posted by: Kevin Koontz on Nov 20, Can you take my gold weeding band and turn it into a cross that I can put on a necklace?

Posted by: Marc Choyt on Nov 20, Hi Kevin, thanks for contacting me via email as well as posting this. As I said in my response to you, yes, this is definitely something we can do. If we need to carve it with wax, then cost would be determined by the complexity of the design. Posted by: Haleigh on Dec 03, Interested in seeing how much it would be to remake and dip and male wedding ring.

I would like it dipped in a silver coating just can not be white gold he has developed an allergy to it I have some thoughts in mind of the design please let me know if dipping is even an option. Posted by: Marc Choyt on Dec 04, Hi Haleigh, while wI cannot recommend dipping the ring in silver, we can rhodium plate the ring. We can also make the ring in white gold with a palladium alloy.

The allergy to the white gold is due to the nickle content in the alloy. In the EU, white gold cannot be alloyed with nickle, but in the US it can. As for the price, I really don't have enough info to give you a quote.

Please call or email me and we can discuss the job in greater detail. Posted by: Dinlaw on Dec 03, My wedding band was destroyed in a garbage disposal by accident can you melt and recast to the same design.

Posted by: Marc Choyt on Dec 04, Dinlay, yes, we can melt and recast the same design. Please contact me via phone and we can discuss the process further.

Posted by: Aaron Walker on Dec 14, I have a proximately g of 14 karat gold divided into two approximately 24 inch chains. Would like to make one custom chain. Posted by: Marc Choyt on Dec 15, Aaron, we might be able to do what you want, but it depends upon the kind of chain.

Almost all chain these days is machine made. We would have to make a chain that is handmade. Email me an image of the chain you're interested in at Marc at reflectivejewelry. One of his hobby's is military stuff, so I am really trying to find someone who can do this. I see that you work with gold, but I was wondering if you could work with silver too.

Thank you for your time, Tia Fink. Posted by: Marc Choyt on Dec 17, His Tina, yes, we can make new wedding rings from old silver as well and providing a hammer finish is easy for us to do.

Posted by: on Jan 08, Posted by: Steve on Jan 08, Hi can you take a gold wedding ring and then melt it down and then add another metal, like black titanium in the middle?

Posted by: Marc Choyt on Jan 08, Hi Steve, we can add some other metals, such as silver, platinum or a different color or karat of gold. But we can't add titanium.

Titanium is not a metal that we can shape and form by hand which is something that we can do with precious metals.

Posted by: Lisa Frisch on Jan 24, I have a promise ring that I want to change into a wedding band. It has diamonds and want to discuss further. Thank you. Please do give us a call so we can discuss the project. Posted by: Lauwana Myers on Feb 28, My son who is 23 was giving a ring from his girlfriend's mother that was her grandmas for an engagement ring.

His girlfriend doesn't particularly like the look of the ring. They have already discussed getting the ring modified. I found you online and sent him your information. He is saving up for this. Can you give us an idea of how much something like this might cost? An estimate or range is fine.

Beyond that, it just depends upon what you want. The best thing would be if you email me the image of what you're thinking. Marc AT reflectivejewelry. Posted by: Kody on Mar 10, My grandmother passed down her wedding band to me. He bands are 14k yellow gold and mine are white gold.. Is it possible to combine them since they are different colors of gold? Posted by: Marc on Mar 10, Hi Kody, good questions We can mix white gold and yellow gold-- the only issue is, the color of the metal is not a radiant yellow or a clean white.

If you're ok with that, there's no problem on our end with mixing the two metals. As for the diamond chips, we can set those in the ring.

The cost, assuming that there are 2. Feel free to call me at if you have additional questions Posted by: Jessica Urizar on Apr 22, Hi there, I recently inherited a ring from my mom and have a ring my husband gave me when we first got married and would love to incorporate both to make one ring.

I would need ideas and would love your opinion. Can I send pics and an estimate? Best number- I have tried to leave a message but couldn't get through.

Feel free to contact me. Posted by: Areatha johnson on May 06, I would like to Change my old ring into a pointer finger ring just different design do something new with it I bought it at 3, idk what it cost now.

Please contact me directly and we can discuss your project. Marc reflectivejewelry. Please let me know what I need to do to get started. I am still wearing my wedding ring. I would like to see if I can get it converted to a small gold cross.

That way I could wear it on a chain around my neck as a remembrance and keepsake. Is this possible. Also would you have any pictures of crosses. Just today I'm sending out a wedding ring converted into a cross. Please call me at so we can discuss further.

Posted by: Samantha on Sep 25, Hello, I have an odd request. My grandmother's engagement ring was super small, and she lost the diamond. Is it possible to remove the really small setting and make it a solid wedding band? My grandmother's engagement ring is set for a small diamond and she lost the diamond. Is it possible to remove the really small setting file it down, etc and make it a solid wedding band? Posted by: Marc Choyt on Sep 25, Hi Samantha, The best option here would be to remove the diamonds and use that gold to make a new solid wedding band.

It would be less work and look much better than filing down Feel free to contact me at to discuss further. Posted by: Adam on Oct 06, 1. Would it be possible to pay with the leftover gold? How long does the whole process usually take? Do you guys do any designs or have only certain designs that you do? Posted by: Marc Choyt on Oct 07, We can take gold for payment. And, in terms of what we can make-- pretty much anything you would want.

How long? That just depends upon how complex the job it--anywhere form two week or sooner to a month or so is the general time frame for most projects. Posted by: Sandra on Oct 27, I would like to melt my grandfather ring to make a simple wedding band for myself, the ring is heavy and 10 K gold I believe. What number can I call to get a price? You can reach us at , Thanks for your interest-- Marc. Have several pieces with diamonds.

Can you add diamonds and inscription on the band? How long does it take? Posted by: Marc Choyt on Nov 02, Hi Jen, I can do everything you want, but I do need more information in order to quote you a price. Please email me: marc at reflectivejewelry. Thanks for contacting me. Posted by: Angelina on Nov 05, I have 2 pieces I want to melt down one is a piece from earrings an the other is a bracelet I would like to know how much an what is the process to make a wedding band for a woman.

Posted by: Marc Choyt on Nov 05, The process for melting down bracelets or earrings is the same as it would be for a ring. But we can do any wedding ring style you'd like. I'd have to know more to determine costing. If a wedding ring weighs say 10 grams and a Troy ounce weighs 31 grams is there any way I can have them use 10 grams to make the ring a plain gold wedding band with no gems, art or writing of any kind and then give them X amount of the remaining 20 grams of gold as a commission?

Posted by: Marc Choyt on Nov 12, We can certainly use 10 grams of fine gold to make your ring. It could be enough-- it just depends upon your size and the allow you choose. You can use extra gold to pay for the entire job. If you'd like to move forward, just send me your address and phone number so I can put you in our system.

Then, send your material to me. My address is in the signature line. Posted by: Cindee on Nov 18, My mother recently passed away. Unfortunately the Funeral Director neglected to remove her wedding band.

He returned it to me in less than "good" condition. The band is very thin since it was made in and she wore it every day. Would it be possible to reclad or redo the band with gold jewelry I no longer wear? Choose a design, simple or elaborate, and we can make it. We'll use your gold and you Mother's to make it.

If you want to move forward, ship the material to me. Also, email me your full contact so I can set you up in our system. Posted by: Julie Robins on Dec 17, I have my grandmother's first wedding ring set -gold with small diamonds , my mother's empty set -white gold with one small diamond she couldn't use in her ring she had designed , and my solitaire and wedding band to use to make into a vintage wedding set for myself.

Would it be possible for it to be white gold? Would it be possible to keep it close to the design of my grandmother's ring - but maybe just a little more spark - yet plain as possible. I would also want to use the diamonds. I believe there are 7 or 8.

I know this really doesn't make much sense. I want to remain simple, vintage with just a little extra. I could send pictures so you could give me your opinion. I know nothing about jewelry, so I'm pretty much at your mercy. Thank you in advance for your time! Posted by: Marc Choyt on Dec 19, Julie, We can trade out your yellow gold for white gold and use your diamonds in any new style that you choose.

All we need to determine is what you're new design is and how we use your gemstones in it. Happy to work with you! Posted by: zan on Dec 19, Is it possible to melt two rings together then make two similar rings out of that material?

I'm curious of how long it would take and a ball park price. I adore your work and appreciate your service. Posted by: Marc Choyt on Dec 19, Zan, possibly. It really depends upon the material. Gold and silver, definitely. Also, I need to know more about what design you would like before being able to give a price quote.

Posted by: Tina Shepherd on Jan 14, is it too hard too melt jewelry down in your house. Posted by: Marc Choyt on Jan 29, Definitely not easy to do- you need a torch that gets really hot! I have a couple wedding sets and a plain gold band , band is 10k I think the engagement and wedding bands are 14k. One set is 47 years old and one will be My 25th anniversary is next June so I am thinking of getting it all melted down and made into one wide band with some of the diamonds placed on the top. The diamonds are quite tiny nothing large.

I would like them to be flush mounted maybe the two of a bit larger size raised very lightly. I don't want anything that sticks up to high, less is better. If you can do this for me please let me know what I need to do and if there is something we do to guarantee the rings get to you and returned to us?

I would also like a rough idea of what it might cost? Thank you Norine. We have special mounts that are set low in the shank of the ring. The best thing is for you to contact via email with images of what you have and some idea of what you'd like and I can then give you a price quote. Posted by: Teresa on Feb 13, Marc re: Norine McLennan I would really like to see what design you guys came up with, do you have any pictures yet.

Im looking at doing the same with three wedding sets 3 generations. If you'd like us to do some work for you, please contact our shop directly and we can work out a design and price. Posted by: Jules on Mar 04, Hi! I'm looking at case You can actually redesign it to commemorate an important milestone in your relationship. Another reason for redesigning is when you want to pass your wedding ring to your children for their upcoming marriage.

There is no hard and fast rule to why people should not enjoy redesigning their wedding rings. Whatever reason you might have for redesigning, the important thing is that you, the wearer, are happy with what you are wearing. The first thing you need to do is to look for inspiration everywhere. Our suggestion, the best place to look is on the internet. While you can update the look of your wedding ring by adding new elements to the ring, you can take the ring apart and make a new jewelry out of it altogether.

Your options are endless, and your creativity is the only limit when it comes to redesigning your wedding ring. Once you have a design in mind, the next step is to find a jeweler who is a good listener, have creative design skills, lots of experience and is willing to take on this very important job of redesigning your wedding ring. In most cases, the jeweler will create a new three-dimensional design of your envisioned wedding ring to guide them during three process of recreating your wedding ring.

During the planning process, it is important to ask questions about your ring such as the type of metal band used and the possible designs that can be done on your ring. During this time, you can make the final adjustments on the design proposed by your jeweler. There are many options that you can implement in redesigning your wedding ring. There are no rules that you need to follow, so feel free to splurge.

Below are some great ideas on what you can do to your old wedding ring. Add more stones: If your wedding ring has a solitary diamond, you can add smaller gemstones to update its look.

This also adds more sparkle to your simple wedding ring. Change the ring setting : There are times when the setting of the ring is too simple that it does not stand out at all. You can make alterations on the setting of the ring to make it look more modern.

If you prefer to cut the stone, the excess cuts can be used as additional embellishments on the band. Have a jewelry set created from one ring: If your wedding ring comes with several stones such as a large center stone and smaller accent gemstones , you can have the center diamond made into a necklace while the smaller gemstones can be turned into earrings.

Have the band updated: You can have the band updated. There are many ways to update the band.