Redesign
Wherever possible, we like to talk to customers about the idea of using their own jewellery to make new pieces. It may be the case that you have old, unworn, handed-down, or unwanted jewellery.
Sentimental jewellery, such as pieces left in a will or from a previous marriage can be made wearable again, and those special items can be given a new life. Recycling gemstones into existing or new designs is a sentimental and sustainable way to have a revitalised piece of jewellery, while taking care of the planet.
If you want to get started transforming your jewels or metals, don't hesitate to send us an email via the contact section below.
Contact us
Think about the jewellery you want to design with us. This may mean getting some images together on Pinterest, or browsing through different styles on the internet. This helps us understand what your style is, and it gives you the best use of time during our appointments. On our shop we offer 1-1 consultations in which you can ask Lorna, our designer and founder, as many questions as you need to. You can also check out our bespoke page under the services menu, which takes you through the process of redesigning a piece of jewellery.
Please do not hesitate to send us an email through the contact form below if its all a little overwhelming and you’d like us to guide you to the next steps.
FAQs
Can I use mixed gold?
It is possible to make new jewellery out of multiple different pieces of your own gold. However, it is important to note that the hallmark (mark on metal which signifies metal purity) will represent that of the lowest karat of gold in the mixture.
Can I use my own gemstone?
Yes! Recycling is at the core of Lores and we love using customer’s gemstones, however just like any gemstone purchased for you, there is usually a risk of breakage during the stone-setting process. When Lores has bought the gemstone for you (and it is of a clarity we are comfortable with) we will cover this replacement cost, but if it is your own stone, you would have to cover this cost. If you have questions about a particular gemstone you own, please get in touch and we can discuss options.
Will this save me money?
When it comes to using your own gemstones, then it certainly can save you money.
Using existing precious metals to make a new piece is typically something which is done for sentimental reasons, rather than financial. ‘Own can’ casting (the process of using your own precious metals rather than using recycled metal purchased by Lores) is time and labour intensive, meaning generally any money saved by providing your own metal will go towards covering the cost of weighing and testing the quality of your own metal. This is necessary so the new piece of jewellery can be correctly hallmarked. While individual instances may very depending on quantity of metal, it is generally true that the cost of using your own metals or purchasing recycled metals will be approximately equal.