Use your old gold / Credit for Gold
Have you ever looked at your old jewellery and felt torn between sentimentality and a desire for something fresh and unique? Well, you’re not alone. Many individuals find themselves in possession of cherished heirlooms or outdated pieces that no longer reflect their style. The good news is that there’s a solution that marries the best of both worlds – using your old jewellery to create new, custom pieces that blend sentimental value with contemporary beauty. In this article, we’ll explore the art and magic of transforming old jewellery into bespoke masterpieces that you’ll cherish for a lifetime.
Sentimental Memories
Jewellery often carries profound sentimental value, connecting us to cherished memories and beloved individuals. Yet, as styles change, these once-treasured pieces might be left languishing in jewellery boxes. The beauty of using old jewellery to create something new lies in preserving the emotional connection while giving the piece a fresh lease on life. Whether it’s a family heirloom or a piece gifted on a special occasion, remodelling allows you to carry forward the memories in a design that resonates with your current tastes.
In a world increasingly conscious of sustainability and ethical practices, remodelling old jewellery embodies responsible luxury. By reusing existing materials, you actively contribute to minimizing waste and reducing the demand for newly mined resources. Embracing the concept of “upcycling,” remodelling old jewellery is a meaningful step towards a more sustainable future.
Bring along your pre-loved jewellery to the studio and we can identify and test your jewellery, and advise on the best way forward. We can either use your gold and stones to handmake your ‘new’ piece or credit you for the gold, towards your new piece.
Keeping it simple
So what does this mean for you, heres some frequently asked questions that we often are asked, do feel free to drop by and have a chat too if you need!
1. Can I use my old unwanted gold items in a repair?
No, its not recommended. Other countries gold may have unexpected or unknown alloys
in the metal that doesnt match the item that we are repairing which could result in quality issues in the future.
We can however credit your account with the gold value and use new Australian certified
gold in your repair, reducing the cost to you and also contributing to enviromental sustainability.
Can i use my sentimental gold in a handmade jewellery piece?
Of course you can. We will use every technique and our esperience to refine your sentimental items here on site. As we are using ‘old’ gold there may be a risk of future issues with your supplied gold, while rare, it can happen, (particularly with gold that has been exposed to chemicals or previously refined, alloyed with unknown materials etc)
Using your sentimental gold is an amazing way to keep precious historical heirlooms relevant.
*Gold credit is based upon the days gold price determined by weight and carat of the gold item.
(We are crediting for the gold content and not the alloys in the metals)
We may refuse items for credit (Too beautiful or valuable to ‘scrap’ – silver filled, unknow alloys etc)