When we wear or hold our inherited jewellery, we can feel a sense of connection to those who have come before us. It's a way to keep their memories alive, to share their stories with our children and grandchildren, and to honour their legacies. Each piece carries with it the history of those who wore it before us, the milestones they achieved, and the love they gave to the world.

But inherited jewellery is more than just a sentimental keepsake. It can also be a way to express our own individuality, to create something new that reflects both our family history and our own personal style. By combining elements from different pieces or creating new designs, we can turn our inherited jewellery into something that is uniquely our own while still honouring our family history.

At Legacy, we understand that your inherited jewellery is a cherished part of your family history. That's why we take great care to ensure the safety and security of your pieces during the Legacy design process.

Our jewellery designers are experts in world-class bespoke craftsmanship with important family heirloom jewellery, and we follow rigorous procedures and practices to protect your precious pieces. From secure storage to careful handling, we prioritize jewellery safety at every step of the process.

In this vlog post, we'll talk you through our approach to jewellery safety and security. Whether you're looking to restore an antique piece or create a show-stopper of a bespoke design using your cherished diamonds and gemstones, you can trust us with your most valuable possessions.

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.

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.

A comparison between the Boodles Raindance ring and Legacy Raindance-inspired designs.

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 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.

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.

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…

There are a number of things to consider when starting on your jewellery remodelling journey to ensure the end result is a piece of jewellery you are going to love and love wearing.

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.