Jewellery Reimagined: Turning a Vintage Brooch into a Bespoke Ring
One of our favourite things about bespoke jewellery is the opportunity to breathe new life into sentimental pieces. Recently, a customer brought us a beautiful brooch featuring a striking orange stone. She loved the gem but wanted to turn it into something more wearable, a custom ring she could treasure every day.
This project was a fantastic collaboration between tradition and transformation, and we documented each step along the way:
The Beginning
Here’s the original brooch, complete with its vibrant orange stone and gold bar. Beside it, you can see the newly handmade yellow gold bezel, crafted specifically to hold the stone in its new home.
Preparing the Setting
The orange stone has now been carefully removed. Our skilled goldsmith is seen here fitting new claws onto the setting to securely hold the stone in place, ensuring both beauty and durability.
Removing the Setting
In this step, the original setting has been separated from the brooch, ready to be refined and reused in the new design.
Ready for Assembly
Here we see the newly modified setting complete with fresh claws alongside the handmade bezel. Both elements are prepped and ready for the stone to be re-set.
Forming the Shank
The bar from the original brooch, once purely decorative, is now being shaped into the shank, the band that will form the base of the new ring.
Precision Soldering
Here, the shank has been carefully soldered onto the setting. It’s always incredible to see the transformation take shape right at the bench.
Stone Placement
The orange stone has been positioned in the new setting and is ready to be securely set. It’s nearly complete!
The Finished Ring
The transformation is complete, a stunning, one-of-a-kind ring that showcases the original stone in a modern, elegant design. A beautiful piece with a new lease of life, ready to be worn and loved for years to come.
Projects like these are why we love what we do, turning stories and sentiment into wearable works of art.
Have a piece you’d like to reimagine? Get in touch, and let’s bring your vision to life.
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