Antique Jewellery Redesign & Reset in London
Antique and heirloom jewellery holds a quiet depth - a sense of history that can’t be replicated. But styles change, tastes evolve, and pieces that were once worn with pride often sit unworn for years.
Our Antique Jewellery Redesign service offers a calm, considered way to honour what came before while reshaping it into something meaningful for the life you lead today.
Handcrafted in our London studios, each redesign is created using recycled solid gold, responsibly sourced gemstones, and a zero-waste approach that brings new purpose to old treasures.
What Is Antique Jewellery Redesign?
Antique jewellery redesign - sometimes called jewellery remodelling or resetting - is the process of transforming a vintage or inherited piece into a contemporary design that reflects your personal style.
The result is not a replacement but a renewal: the same gold, the same stones, a new expression.
We work with:
- Antique rings (Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco, mid-century)
- Vintage engagement rings
- Old mine or old European cut diamonds
- Inherited or antique brooches
- Family pendants or lockets
- Loose gemstones passed down through generations
Why Redesign Antique Jewellery?
To Keep the Story Alive
Antique jewellery carries emotional weight - but if it doesn’t feel wearable, it can’t become part of your everyday life. Redesigning allows the story to continue.
To Reflect Your Style Today
A Victorian ring may be beautiful but not practical. Resetting the stones brings relevance without erasing history.
To Create a New Heirloom
Many clients come to us to mark milestones: birthdays, anniversaries, new beginnings, or simply a moment that deserves a quiet celebration.
To Reform Antique or Damaged Pieces
Loose prongs, thinning bands, and worn settings are common in antique jewellery. A redesign makes the piece safe, secure, and ready for decades of wear.
To Work Sustainably
Using the gold and stones you already have is the most conscious choice you can make.
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What Can We Make From Antique Jewellery?
Bespoke redesign goes far beyond rings. Your antique piece can be reimagined into:
- A new engagement ring
- A pendant or locket
- Everyday stud earrings
- Hoops using antique diamonds
- A bracelet made from inherited stones
- A sculptural brooch
- A stacking ring from the original band
- Multiple pieces shared between family members
This approach lets you keep the sentiment while designing something you will genuinely wear.
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Our Antique Redesign Process
Thoughtful, hands-on, rooted in the traditions of jewellery making.
1. Consultation - Your Story, Your Vision
We begin by understanding your connection to the piece - its background, who wore it, what you’d like it to become.
2. Assessing the Stones & Metal
Our jewellers examine each gemstone for clarity, security, and suitability for new settings, from diamonds to antique sapphires or emeralds.
3. Recycled Gold: Melting & Reforming
Where possible, we melt down your original gold. It becomes part of your new design - symbolic, circular, beautifully sustainable.
4. Designing the New Piece
We explore sketches, references, and silhouettes that reflect you: modern solitaires, sculptural earrings, minimalist pendants, or cluster rings inspired by antique forms.
5. Handcrafting in Our London Studio
Every piece is shaped, filed, and polished by hand. Stones are set with precision, and each surface is finished with quiet attention to detail.
6. Your New Heirloom
The final piece carries your history - but feels unmistakably yours. A new beginning for an old treasure.
What Makes Our Redesign Service Different?
- 100% recycled solid gold in every bespoke piece
- Zero-waste craftsmanship - offcuts are melted and reused
- Local production in our King’s Cross and Islington studios
- Expert stone setting for antique cuts and fragile gems
- A lifetime cleaning and care guarantee on all bespoke designs
- A calm, personal experience from consultation to creation
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you redesign any type of antique jewellery?
Most pieces can be reset or remodelled, though our jewellers will assess the stones and metal first.
Can I use my own gold?
Where possible, yes - we melt and reform your original gold.
Can antique diamonds be reset?
Absolutely. Old mine, old European, and rose-cut diamonds transition beautifully into contemporary settings.
How long does the redesign process take?
4–8 weeks depending on complexity.
Do you only redesign rings?
Not at all - we create earrings, necklaces, bracelets, brooches, and multiple pieces from one antique jewel.
Do I need an appointment?
We recommend it so our jewellers can examine your piece.
Begin Your Redesign Journey
Whether you’re reworking an antique ring, transforming a vintage brooch, or breathing new life into inherited gemstones, we’re here to craft something thoughtfully modern and deeply personal.
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