Not ready to remodel your mum’s jewellery? You’re not alone. This honest, emotional blog explores the complicated grief, guilt, and love tied to inherited pieces, and why it’s okay to wait until the time feels right.

Losing a spouse is one of the most challenging experiences anyone can go through, and deciding what to do with your wedding ring after their passing can be an emotional and difficult decision. There are many options available, depending on your personal preferences and circumstances. Some people choose to continue wearing their wedding ring as a symbol of their enduring love and commitment, while others prefer to repurpose the ring into a new piece of jewellery that reflects their loved one's memory.

If you're considering repurposing your old or inherited jewellery, finding the right jeweller is crucial. Redesigning existing pieces of jewellery requires a different skill set, experience, and expertise than creating new ones. Find out our top tips for finding the perfect Jeweller for the job.

What to do with inherited jewellery? Best ways to make the most of inherited jewellery. Read our blog for inspiration and ideas for what to do with old or inherited jewellery. Selling inherited jewellery. Upcyling and repurposing old, inherited or un-loved jewellery into bespoke pieces you can treasure forever.

Top transformation tips for getting started with reimagining and repurposing old or inherited jewellery.

What are the different types of stone settings in jewellery design? Learn about the different variations of diamond and gemstone settings and the pros and cons for bezel, claw, illusion, chain and grain stone settings.

The increased demand for transformation and remodelling is happening across the generations. Older people are wanting to wear differently the jewellery that they may have accumulated throughout their adult life. Younger people are looking at their inherited jewellery as the sustainable and ethical alternative to buying new.

Each Legacy journey is unique and we await every reaction with great anticipation. Each piece is bursting with love, memories and we love hearing our clients’ initial reactions. Here’s what Kate thought about her Legacy ring…

Not all jewellers have the required skill, design experience and technical knowledge to successfully transform or create a piece of jewellery. Here we share Kate’s story, when it went horribly wrong and here at Legacy, we helped her to create a piece she could love.

Another of our Legacy jewellery Top Tips designed to open your mind to the almost endless possibilities of jewellery remodelling.

Remodelled jewellery should feel like you. Discover how to design a personal, wearable legacy piece that reflects your style and story.