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The Impact of Inheriting Jewellery You Don't Like or Can't Wear

Inheriting jewellery from a loved one can be a bittersweet experience. While it's a meaningful way to connect with the person who has passed away and a valuable asset that can be passed down to future generations, inheriting jewellery that you don't like or can't wear can be a source of emotional and practical challenges. Whether it's a diamond ring that's too large to wear on a daily basis or a brooch that doesn't match your personal style, dealing with inherited jewellery can evoke complex feelings of guilt, nostalgia, attachment, and uncertainty.

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Is It Possible to Repolish Old or Inherited Gemstones?

It is not unusual for old or inherited jewellery to be showing signs of wear and damage. But just imagine what those pieces of jewellery have seen. The stories they could share! If you are wanting to redesign old or damaged gemstones, then it may well be possible to repolish them and bring back former sparkle.

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What Are The Different Types of Gemstone Settings?

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.

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My Legacy Jewellery - Life, Love, Loss & Raspberry Jam

The idea that something can last forever is not a gimmick. Memories and stories can last for generations. Told, re-told, adapted and changed as time trundles on and the years pass by. Inherited jewellery is the same.

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The Financial Benefits of Reimagining Your Old Jewellery

Boodles’ Raindance rings, are for most people unaffordable, costing tens of thousands of pounds. Legacy rings by Christopher Stoner are a fraction of that depending on the size and quantity of gemstones included.

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Recycle, Re-use, Re-Love - The Many Benefits to Legacy

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.

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Real Legacy Stories - In Kate’s Own Words!

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…

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