TRANSFORM OLD, INHERITED AND UNWORN JEWELLERY
Jewellery Remodelling & Redesign
Transform jewellery you no longer wear into something created especially for you—while preserving the gemstones, precious metals, memories and stories that make it irreplaceable.
Based in Harrogate and working with women across the UK, Legacy specialises in the thoughtful redesign of inherited, sentimental and unworn jewellery.
What is Jewellery Remodelling?
Jewellery remodelling is the process of using some or all of the gemstones and precious metals from existing jewellery to create a new design.
The process starts by looking at your gemstones and precious metals, assessing what can be re-used and then exploring design ideas together.
The journey can be hugely exciting and often emotional. And the possibilities are endless:
Reuse existing gemstones in a new setting.
Combine several rings or pieces.
Transform rings into pendants or earrings.
Update a design while preserving its character.
Reuse suitable sentimental gold in a new design.
Add new gemstones or precious metal to create your perfect design.
Credit unused precious metals.
Is Jewellery Remodelling For Me?
Do you have inherited jewellery that is not your style?
Do you own several family pieces that are sitting unworn?
Do your rings no longer fit or suit your life?
Would you love to preserve a connection to someone important?
Would you love to combine jewellery from different family members?
Would you love to create something special for a daughter or granddaughter?
Do you own jewellery associated with bereavement or divorce and you’d love to give it a new meaning?
Do you love your diamonds or gemstones but not the original design?
You do not need to know what you want to create. Helping you discover that is part of the Legacy process.
The Inspiring World of Jewellery Remodelling
What Could Your Jewellery Become?
Combine old and inherited pieces
Create one, fabulous, wearable and unique design
Reuse your old gold in your new Legacy design
Combine with other precious metals and gemstones
Transform inherited brooches
Reuse old diamonds and gemstones to create a new Legacy
Redesign an inherited ring
Keep design elements of the original or start from scratch
Reuse old gemstones and add new
Add new diamonds or gemstones to create your perfect Legacy
Create a new Legacy pendant
Combine a number of rings or other pieces together
Legacy Transformation Stories
Karen’s Story
Karen contacted Legacy after losing her mum. The grief was still raw, the funeral had not yet happened, but she wanted to focus her pain and love into turning her mum’s jewellery into a Legacy ring she could wear and feel close and connected to her mum again.
READ KAREN’S JEWELLERY TRANSFORMATION STORY…
Angela’s Story
Angela tragically lost her husband the year before contacting me. Her tale was emotional and yet full of love and hope.
READ ANGELA’S JEWELLERY TRANSFORMATION STORY…
Anouska’s Story
Anouska has two daughters and wanted to create two Legacy rings out of her old and inherited jewellery for her to wear and love now, but also for her daughters to inherited one day in the future.
READ ANOUSKA’S JEWELLERY TRANSFORMATION STORY…
What Can Be Reused?
Gemstones
Many precious and semi-precious gemstones can be reused. We have worked with most gemstones over the years including sapphire, diamond, ruby, emerald, amethyst, morganite, smoky quartz, tanzanite, aquamarine and topaz.
Important things to note:
Every gemstone must first be examined.
Chips, abrasions, inclusions or previous damage may affect suitability, we will advise you of your options.
Some gemstones may require protective settings.
Some gemstones may benefit from professional repolishing,
There is a risk when working with any gemstone and these will be discussed before proceeding.
Important Information
Any gemstones that are not being used in your Legacy design, will be returned to you.
Any precious metal not being used, can either be returned or the value off-set against the cost of creating your Legacy jewellery.
Everything is put in writing prior to proceeding for you to agree.
Precious Metals
Most Legacy jewellery is created in either gold, platinum or a combination of both. Here’s what you need to know…
Gold
In many cases, we are able to reuse old gold. Its purity, condition, colour and quantity must be assessed.
Older gold may contain solder, contamination or mixed alloys.
Different qualities of gold can be melted down and reused together, so for example we can combine 9ct gold and 18ct gold.
If older gold is deemed unsuitable then the value of it can be off-set against the cost of your Legacy piece.
If you don’t want to re-use your old gold, or you don’t have enough gold to create your preferred design, we will quote to use new gold (all “new” gold we use has been previously recycled from old jewellery).
Platinum
We cannot reuse your old platinum. Instead we can off-set the value of this against the cost of your Legacy piece.
If your chosen design is in platinum, we will quote to create it in new platinum.
Silver
We don’t tend to work with silver, but have included inherited silver in a number of Legacy pieces. Silver can be melted down and reused in your Legacy creation.
Step 1: Discovery Call
A free, relaxed conversation with Sarah about your jewellery, its story, what jeweller you currently wear and what you would love to create.
The Legacy Jewellery Remodelling Journey
Step 2: Send or Bring Your Jewellery
To get started on your designs, we need to see you jewellery. Visit our Legacy HQ in Harrogate or use the insured UK Postal Pack.
Step 3: Assessment
Your jewellery, gemstones and precious metals are photographed before being carefully examined and documented.
Step 4: Design
We get started on your unique designs. Creating your online gallery where you can view your designs from every angle. You will receive full costings at this stage.
Step 5: Approval and Creation
Once you approve your final design your Legacy jewellery is individually created using the latest manufacturing techniques and expert craftsmanship. (It will take us around 8-10 weeks)
Step 6: Your Finished Legacy Piece
Your Legacy jewellery is independently hallmarked and comes with a comprehensive insurance valuation and lifetime manufacturer’s guarantee.
Expert Oversight
Masterful Craftsmanship: Our head designer, with over 25 years of experience, supervises every Legacy Design Experience.
Quality Assurance: Your design will be both beautiful and wearable. Our designers’ keen eye ensures that every detail will meet our exacting standards.
How Much Does Legacy Jewellery Remodelling Cost?
At Legacy Jewellery, each piece is unique as is every individual journey, as such there is no set price list.
As a guide the price of a Legacy ring starts from around £2000 for a simple design and can go up to +£4000 for a large, intricate design. Pendants start from around £800.
Having an understanding of what to expect from the experience and the required investment will help you determine whether this journey is right for you.
What Impacts Price?
There are a number of factors that contribute to the cost of a Legacy creation. Understanding these can help you to create a design that suits your budget.
These include:
The intricacy of a design.
The choice of precious metal or combination of metals.
The number of gemstones and/or diamonds and therefore the unsetting and setting work required.
Your finger size, which impacts the amount of precious metal required.
The depth, width and overall weight of your Legacy jewellery.
Flexible Communication and Unwavering Support
Your Comfort: Whatever your preferred mode of communication, whether it's face-to-face appointments, phone calls, or online meetings we will work around you.
Your Schedule: Your Legacy Design Experience should be enjoyable, inspiring and exciting. This means that wherever possible, we work around your schedule and your timeframe.
No Sales Pressure: Our Legacy Experience concerns you and your vision. We never employ high-pressure sales tactics. This is a no-obligation Design Journey.
Unforgettable Journey: We've designed every step to be enjoyable, informative, and rewarding. If you decide to not go ahead with having your Legacy jewellery created, we still hope to have inspired you and shown you the exciting possibilities of expert jewellery remodelling.