The next few weeks offer us all the opportunity to sparkle and shine with our favourite Christmas jewellery! But there are probably a few old favourites that you don’t wear anymore – not even at Christmas.

Whether it’s a broken but beloved necklace, a family heirloom that doesn’t fit, or a piece that is too delicate to be worn, don’t let these hidden treasures spend another Christmas at the back of your jewellery box. The festive season is the perfect time to go back through your existing pieces and craft brand new designs out of old treasures, so let’s take a look at the possibilities that jewellery remodelling offers you this Christmas.

Finding the right pieces

The jeweller that you contract will need a good base of materials to work with when crafting your remodelled Christmas jewellery. So, before you start planning your ideal design, the first step is to choose the right existing pieces to have remodelled.

Have a look in your jewellery collection to find forgotten designs that you don’t wear anymore but would love to see shine again. This includes pieces that you loved once but don’t align with your style anymore, or designs that simply don’t fit you like they used to. You might also find some broken pieces that you would love to see remade to make the most of the materials available; even a single gemstone detached from its setting offers great potential to be reworked into a new piece to be worn and loved.

Finally, most people have their pieces remodelled to bring a new lease of life to old designs that have been passed down to them. Inherited jewellery rarely looks at home adorning modern outfits so people opt to have them reworked into a more fashionable piece that still retains the sentimental value of these important pieces, rather than leaving them in their boxes to be forgotten about.

So, if you have inherited heirloom pieces that you have never worn but wish you could, now is the time to bring them out of storage Look for items that you might have forgotten about and don’t be afraid to ask family members for suggestions – you never know what hidden family treasures they may have hidden away in their own jewellery box!

Commissioning remodelled Christmas jewellery

Once you have the materials to be remodelled – whether they are a small scattering of precious stones from a broken heirloom, or an outdated set that is ready to be transformed – it’s time to get started on the design process.

During the initial consultation, you will be asked to describe your vision for the finished piece. This exciting discussion gives you plenty of time to explain the history behind the pieces and your hopes for the remodelling project, and the jeweller will be able to make any suggestions based on the information you share and their own expertise.

This consultation will allow you to discuss:

1. The materials

Do you prefer a centrepiece stone or a collection of gems? Maybe there’s a set of diamond rings you’d like to combine into one design? Whatever your hopes for the finished piece, you’ll be amazed at the possibilities jewellery remodelling offers you.

Perhaps you have an old gold band that was once owned by your mother but the stone has been lost? Why not have a new gemstone set in the design for a new piece that can one day be passed down to your children just as it was passed down to you. And it’s not just the setting that can be replaced – if you have a collection of old rings, bracelets, or necklaces without any stones, your jeweller will be able to suggest the best precious stones to restore these designs to their former glory.

2. The setting

The creative freedom of remodelling also means that you’re not limited to the pieces’ original form. So, whilst you’re deciding which materials to add or remove from the design, why not also take a moment to consider what the materials might look like as a ring or a pair of earrings, rather than a bracelet or a necklace.

Similarly, what’s stopping you from repurposing the stones and metals from several pieces and combining them into a statement bracelet? The jeweller that you work with will be able to advise you on the right settings to suit the existing materials, so take the time that you need to browse their previous designs and settle on the right choice for your piece.

3. The design

Before any work begins, the jeweller will sketch a detailed design to give you a clear idea of what the finished piece will look like. This design will consolidate your ideas and bring your vision to life and if you have any notes or want any changes made, then they will keep reworking the sketch until you are happy with the final design.

Once the consultation has finished, the jewellers will get to work deconstructing the pieces, sourcing the new materials, and crafting a new, completely unique design that will be worn and loved just as much as the original.

Make a statement with remodelled Christmas jewellery

Have we reminded you of a special piece that you haven’t worn in years? Don’t let it stay hidden in your jewellery box any longer – contact Allen Brown Jewellery today for a consultation with their remodelling specialists.