Transforming Sentimental Treasures: The Art of Successfully Redesigning Inherited Jewellery
Inherited jewellery is not just an accessory, it is a piece of history that is passed down from generation to generation. However, as much as we cherish these items, they may not always be our style or fit our personal taste. That's where Legacy comes in. By redesigning your inherited jewellery, you can give it a new life and make it your own.
Here's how to get started with inherited jewellery redesign:
Unworn, inherited jewellery
Identifying What is Important to Re-Use in Your Inherited Jewellery Redesign
Before starting any redesign, it's important to identify which parts of the jewellery you want to re-use and which parts you don’t. For example, you may want to use all the diamonds in your mum’s engagement ring but not use the emeralds or sapphires from her earrings. You may want to use the gold from her wedding ring as a feature setting in your new design. Or, you may want to add new gemstones to perfectly complement the gemstones you have inherited. It's important to have a clear idea of what you want to achieve before moving forward.
An initial Legacy design
2. Consulting with a Professional Jeweller: Expert Advice and Cost of Redesign
Once you have a clear idea of what you want to achieve, it's time to consult with a professional jeweller who specialises in redesigning inherited jewellery. They can provide expert advice on what is feasible and offer suggestions on how to achieve your desired result. They can also provide you with a quote on the cost of the redesign.
It is important to note that jewellery redesign is a specialised skill that requires a unique set of expertise and experience. While many high street jewellers offer a range of services, including repair, resizing, and cleaning, they may not have the necessary training or equipment to provide high-quality jewellery redesign services. It is absolutely vital to choose an expert who specializes in jewellery redesign.
A professional designer can offer the necessary expertise, equipment, and personalized service to create a one-of-a-kind piece that meets your unique vision and requirements.
Legacy design in creation
3. Balancing Sentimental Value and Redesigning: Honouring the Past
Inherited jewellery often has sentimental value attached to it. It's important to consider how the redesign will impact this sentimental value. If the jewellery was passed down from a loved one, you may want to keep some elements of the original design intact to honour their memory.
Speak to your expert jewellery designer about the most important aspects of your design. Creating a feature setting with the most important gold, your mum’s or grandmother’s wedding ring, for example, is a lovely way many ladies choose to honour their special memories.
Completed Legacy design
4. Creating Your New Design: Unleashing Your Creativity in Redesigning Inherited Jewellery
Once you have had your design consultation and discussed the most important aspects of your inherited jewellery to re-use in your new design, it’s time for the exciting part to begin. Your expert designer will be able to create a design for you based on your design preferences and the style of jewellery you love to wear. Make sure you are clear at the beginning with designs you love and designs you don’t - give examples of styles that you admire and share your hopes and dreams for your new design.
Remember at this stage, your feedback is required to ensure that your design perfectly meets your needs practically, but also captures your heart emotionally.
This is your opportunity to create a piece of jewellery you want to wear and will love to wear.
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5. Trusting the Process: Creating a Unique Piece of Jewellery with a Rich History
Redesigning inherited jewelley can be a lengthy process, but it's important to trust the process. Your specialist jewellery designer will work with you to ensure that the final product is absolutely perfect for you. Remember, the end result will be a piece of jewellery that is uniquely yours and has a rich history behind it.
In conclusion…
Redesigning inherited jewellery can be a beautiful way to honour the past while creating something new and unique for your present and your future. By following these steps and working with a professional jewellery redesign expert, you can create a piece of jewellery that you will cherish for years to come.
To speak to one of the experts here at Legacy, please click the link below and answer a few short questions. One of the Legacy team will then be in touch to get you started on the most exciting jewellery design journey you will ever experience.