REMODEL YOUR OLD JEWELLERY

Got a special piece of jewellery tucked away in a drawer, never worn but full of memories? Whether it’s an inherited ring that’s not quite your style or a piece you’ve outgrown, we can remodel your old jewellery into something more ‘you’ – all while keeping the sentiment alive.

Hannah specialises in giving old jewellery a new lease of life. Whether you’d like to melt down old gold or silver, reset sentimental gemstones, or have a piece reworked into Hannah’s signature style. We will guide you through every step of the journey to create a new heirloom for you.

jewellery REMODELLING, reworking and upcycyling

If you want a bespoke and personal piece in Hannah’s own unique style, Hannah will work closely with you to remodel your old jewellery into something you’ll be excited to wear. From start to finish, Hannah will personally talk you through the design possibilities and costings which will be dependent on whether you have enough metal for the whole ring, or just a contribution towards it. Using your unworn heirloom jewellery is a lovely way to add sentimentality to your design and it will help towards the final price of your bespoke design.

HOW IT WORKS

Each remodel is completely bespoke, designed in Hannah’s signature style with you in mind. You can:

  • Use your own gold or silver – We can melt it down and create something new.

  • Reset heirloom gemstones – Breathe new life into family diamonds, sapphires, or other stones.

  • Combine old and new – If you don’t have enough metal, we can top up with recycled metal to create the final design .

Every piece tells a story, and we’ll help you create something that feels just as special as the original – but in a way that really suits you and something you can hand down for future generations.

How much does jewellery remodelling cost?

Every remodel is different, but here’s a rough idea of costs if we are using your own metal and gemstones, if you need a little extra metal or want to add more diamonds, sapphires or other gemstones, the price increases:

  • Two-part ring– From £750

  • Three-part ring – From £850

  • Platinum remodel – From £950

  • Plain band – From £350

  • Stone setting (existing or new gemstones) – From £95 - £350 depending on size and shape

For a personalised quote, get in touch and we’ll talk through your options.

If you’re using heirloom stones, we’ll take the utmost care with them. Older gems can have hidden flaws, so while we’ll always handle them gently, we can’t take responsibility for any damage during setting.

How Long Does jewellery remodelling Take?

We estimate around 12-16 weeks to complete a remodel.

Want to talk about your ideas? Get in touch at hannahlouiselamb@yahoo.co.uk or call 07740164809 – we’d love to help bring your old jewellery back to life.

Let’s create something you’ll love to wear, every day or a gift for someone close to you.

While creating a bespoke piece of jewellery from your old heirloom pieces can be a wonderfully sentimental and beautiful way to transform your pieces into something that is more ‘you’, there are some risks involved with dismantling and remodelling old jewellery. Please read through our Terms & Conditions to discover the issues that may arise during this process:

  • Overview:

    Hannah Louise Lamb offers a bespoke remodelling service to transform your existing jewellery into new designs. Both parties must comprehend the potential challenges and responsibilities before proceeding with the remodelling project.

    Service Details:

    Scope of Work: Our remodelling service involves transforming old jewellery into new pieces, including cutting stones from existing settings, refining metals, and crafting new designs. Additional metal from trusted suppliers may be used if insufficient metal is provided from the existing jewellery.

    Potential Challenges:

    We cannot assume responsibility for gemstones not provided by us. Hidden risks associated with dismantling old jewellery include:

    • Hidden chips or inclusions in stones.

    • Stones crumbling or falling apart during removal.

    • Misidentification of stones.

    • Uncertainty about metal quality or purity.

    • Presence of foreign metals with inaccurate hallmarks.

    Client Responsibilities:

    • Understand and acknowledge the risks associated with remodelling.

    • Provide accurate information about materials and stones being remodelled.

    • Consent to potential charges for stone removal and gemological testing.

    Additional Costs:
    •     Removal of up to 3 stones from original settings is included. Additional charges apply for 4-10 stones (£50) and 11+ stones (£100).
    • Additional costs will apply if a gemologist’s expertise is required.

    Agreement:

    Before going ahead with your remodelling, you acknowledge understanding of the terms and potential challenges associated with the remodelling service provided by Hannah Louise Lamb. You agree to proceed with the project with full awareness of the risks involved.

Jewellery Remodelling Examples

Want to see what your old jewellery could be turned into? Here are a few examples of Hannah’s past commissions, scroll down if you’d like to see more!

AFTER

BEFORE

When you’ve got ingredients like this to use, it’s going to end up beautiful! A combination of engagement, wedding, and eternity rings, melted down and remodelled into a new coastline ring. 18ct white gold, with the line of the River Clyde as it runs through the centre of Glasgow. A lovely big square diamond surrounded by sparkly flush sets, matt gold for the south side of Glasgow, polished for the north side.

AFTER

BEFORE

One of my favourite and most blingtastic remodels this year. What a sparkler!! So many amazing ingredients to work with, and lots of diamonds left over which are going to go in a ring for my customer's mum. We started with all the pieces you see in my hand, removed all the stones, and then melted down the metal to form the new rings in time for the wedding, choosing the placement of all the diamonds half way through the process. The coastline is a local East Lothian one, from Longniddry to Dunbar. A matching Coastline ring was made for the Groom.

AFTER

BEFORE

Remodel from unworn jewellery into this absolute sparkler! The gold and gemstones were combined and rejigged to make one showstopper of a ring, engraved with the coastline of Loch Alvie.

BEFORE & AFTER
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FAQ

  • Yes! We can reset your diamonds into into a new ring. This is a meaningful way to reuse heirloom diamonds while creating a design that suits your personal style.

  • Hannah’s works from her studio in North Berwick, Scotland so we’re very close to Glasgow, Edinburgh and the surrounding areas but we can create bespoke remodelled jewellery for customers all over the UK. If you’re looking for the best jewellery remodelling near you, we’re happy to work remotely via email or video consultations.

  • It depends! If you’re using your own gold and stones, remodelling can be more affordable than buying a completely new piece. However, the labour-intensive process of melting and reshaping metal means that sometimes, the cost isn’t significantly lower than a new piece—especially if additional materials are needed.

  • Yes! Check out our before-and-after jewellery remodelling gallery below to see some of our previous transformations.