Create something completely new from something old

Some people inherit jewelry from their parents or grandparents over time. This is usually not just about jewelry, but about very special souvenirs. Still, the pieces of jewelry are often not, what we would wear ourselves.

However, it is also a shame to let the jewelry gather dust in the jewelry box. It is therefore a possibility to melt down the existing jewelry and to have a completely new jewelry remodeled from the material and your ideas. Gemstones or other processed materials can of course still be preserved and processed in the new piece of jewelry.

For example, the grandparents' jewelry is particularly beautiful, to have them converted into wedding rings for the grandchildren. Thus, family branches can be permanently connected with the jewelry and ensure a lasting, beautiful memory. The recycling of existing precious metal is not only kind to our environment, but usually also cheaper like a new piece of jewelry.

Have models made

Many people lack the imagination for making jewelry. Customers are often a little reluctant, because they don't know what the end product will look like. But Juwelle has a very special service for that. After the joint discussion and planning, we can have a model made within a week, which the jewelry makeover can show you. This model is mostly made of wax and / or made of brass.

You can take a moment to look at the model and think carefully, whether the model corresponds to your ideas and dreams. For many customers, this is a decisive argument to decide either for or against making jewelry. This usually also helps to make a decision about the costs. Are you once really convinced of the model, also see the value for jewelry makeover, that you will soon be wearing all the time.

Often, however, customers also come to Juwelle, who want to rework a real gem or even a single piece of jewelry. In such cases, we are also available to advise and advise customers, Opting out of making jewelry overhaul. Here we want to protect our customers from making decisions, which you may regret later. So think carefully, whether you want to remodel your jewelry.

Costs for reworking the ring

Unfortunately, there is no fixed price for reworking a ring. Who would like to have his jewelry remodeled, should first calculate the additional material costs. For example, when the ring is enlarged, additional material is required for the expansion.

Would you even like to use new gemstones?, Of course, these must also be included in the price. The prices for materials and gemstones for making jewelry depend on the materials chosen. In addition to the materials, there is the necessary working time. This is very much dependent on the effort involved in making the jewelry. Should you want to have jewelry remodeled, get in touch with us personally.

We will make you an estimate. Based on this, you can decide in peace, whether you want to have the jewelry remodeled or not.

Reworking rings

What can be done with a ring when making jewelry?

Making jewelry from rings offers endless possibilities and variations. So you can have classic wedding rings converted into chic jewelry without any problems. For this, the lower part of the ring is made a little narrower and thus receives a completely new design. The appearance can also be changed by polishing or matting the ring. Alternatively, the material can also be reworked into a rough surface. Soldering can also change the design, because it makes the ring bigger and thus also creates more space for new gemstones. Juwelle is ready to have your own ring jewelry reworked at any time according to the individual possibilities.

Convert a widow's ring into jewelry

Losing a spouse is particularly painful and emotional. The retarded spouses often do not know, what to do with the wedding ring in the long run. Of course, it is usually worn for a very long time, but many come to a point, on which you neither simply want to put the wedding ring aside nor continue to wear it as a wedding ring. For this you can have the wedding rings reworked into a widow ring jewelry. It is mostly a symbol of love beyond death. For many people, wedding rings still belong together and forever. Therefore, it is possible to have both wedding rings converted into jewelry. The rings can either be melted together and then reworked into a new ring. Alternatively, both rings can be reworked to the size of the remaining ring and then soldered together. The design of the two rings is retained and even the engraving is still the same. In addition, there is the possibility of adding one or more diamonds to the ring and thus giving it a completely individual and new design.

How do new stones get into existing wedding rings?

Making jewelry is an art in itself and requires a great deal of skill and practice. For example, would you like to have a stone worked into an existing wedding ring afterwards?, it is much more difficult than designing it from the beginning. In most cases, the shape of the ring should be retained and only a gemstone should be incorporated. When reworking jewelry, it is particularly important to pay attention to the thickness of the material and to ensure it, that the point of the stone does not come out on the other side. It is important to know, that the thickness of the stone is related to the diameter. Therefore, unfortunately, not all stone sizes can be incorporated into an existing wedding ring. Should the ring be too thin for the stone you want, there is either the possibility to make the ring thicker by soldering or to attach a suitable socket to the ring, that holds the stone.

What can be done with a ring when making jewelry?

Making jewelry from rings offers endless possibilities and variations. So you can have classic wedding rings converted into chic jewelry without any problems. For this, the lower part of the ring is made a little narrower and thus receives a completely new design. The appearance can also be changed by polishing or matting the ring. Alternatively, the material can also be reworked into a rough surface. Soldering can also change the design, because it makes the ring bigger and thus also creates more space for new gemstones. Juwelle is ready to have your own ring jewelry reworked at any time according to the individual possibilities.

Why have a ring made jewelry

There are a wide variety of reasons and occasions for remodeling the jewelry of a ring. We have summarized the most common reasons here. But of course there are many more options. Let us know, what you have in mind and we will make your dreams come true.

• Downsizing / Enlargement of wedding rings or engagement rings
• Modification or renewal of engravings
• Have new gemstones inserted into the ring
• Adapt heirlooms or have them converted into new jewelry

Reduction or enlargement of wedding rings or engagement rings

Especially when it comes to engagement rings, the gentlemen of creation are usually a bit at a loss as to the size of the ring. So it can be good, that the engagement ring is too big or too small. However, this is usually only noticed then, when the ring of the queen of hearts is put on the finger. No matter if too big or too small, the size of the ring can be adjusted without any problems. The same goes for wedding rings, of course. These are of course tried on beforehand and should definitely be the right size at the wedding. However, wedding rings are usually worn for a lifetime and it can happen once, that someone loses or gains weight and one day the ring no longer fits. That shouldn't be a reason for a long time, to take off the ring. Have the jewelry remodeled and the ring adjusted to your new finger size.

Have new gemstones inserted into the ring

Often there are married couples, which could well imagine years after the wedding, to expand the wedding ring with a chic gemstone. Because many people get married young, For reasons of cost, the choice usually falls on a cheaper wedding ring. Is the wallet a little more full after a few years?, there is still the option of reworking the jewelry and inserting a new gemstone.

Change or renewal of engravings

Unfortunately, engravings do not last forever and can fade at some point. This often happens with rings that are worn a lot. The engraving can be polished at any time and thus appears in a new shine. You can also add further engravings to the engraving. How about, for example, the dates of special wedding days? As long as there is still room, rings can also be engraved at any time.

Adapt heirlooms or have them remodeled into new jewelry

We carry heirlooms mainly for emotional reasons and the associated memories. However, straight rings should be just the right size. If the ring is too small, it is uncomfortable and if it is too big, it can be lost too easily. Resizing is therefore often unavoidable. However, this is one of the most common jewelry makeovers and is done in a snap.