Can a stone that I already own be embedded in a new ring?
Jewellery is the classic family heirloom. A valuable item, full of meaning, which can be passed down from generation to generation, jewellery is a timeless reminder of where you’ve come from. There’s a reason that so many newlyweds choose to make use of their parents’, grandparents’ and great-grandparents’ jewellery for their engagement and wedding rings.
But fashions change, and the ring worn by your great-grandmother, while certainly beautiful, might be in need of an update. The stone is as gorgeous as the day it was set, but the metal can tarnish, dent and warp over time, and the design can look a little dated.
So if you’re thinking about repurposing an old gemstone into a new engagement ring in Canberra, how easy is it to do?
If you’ve got a good jeweller, it’s very easy.
Any good jeweller will have the know-how to repurpose an old heirloom into something new, be it a ring, a necklace, a bracelet or any other item of jewellery. In terms of engagement rings, they’ll give you the option of building an entirely new band around your existing stone, or altering the current band into a design that feels more ‘you’.
A good jeweller will also get the original gemstone looking its very best, by cleaning, buffing, polishing and even repairing it in order to restore it to its former glory. This process can turn a disused and unloved heirloom into the centrepiece of your recent engagement – a symbol of the love that you and your partner share, as well as a nod to your heritage and where you’ve come from.
Don’t let your beloved heirlooms sit untouched for a moment longer – give them new life by bringing them into the modern day.
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