Introducing our premium jewellery remodelling service, where we breathe new life into heirloom or outdated pieces, crafting exquisite, contemporary designs that perfectly embody your distinct style. Our skilled jewellers pay unwavering attention to detail, ensuring quality craftsmanship and an exceptional outcome.

With our remodelling service, you can now repurpose your gemstones and precious metals, into creations that suit your unique style. Trust our experts to guide you through the transformation of your beloved heirlooms or old-fashioned jewellery, resulting in modern designs you'll cherish and proudly wear for many years ahead.

How is jewellery re-modelled?

Whether you want to refresh a treasured piece or combine elements of several items to create something entirely new, our jewellery re-modelling service can help you achieve the look you want. With high attention to detail and a commitment to quality craftsmanship, our custom re-modelling service is the perfect solution for those seeking high-end jewellery that reflects their individual style.

While still using your old jewellery, we can incorporate new gemstones and precious metals into your design to create something new. By adding different gemstones and metals into your design such as emeralds, sapphires, and diamonds we can create a new pop of colour and spark to the jewellery. Whatever your vision we can create something special. 

Working together we will design a bespoke piece tailored to your preferences, making the most out of your existing jewellery. The desired aspects from the old jewellery will be carefully removed and adapted to work in the new design. We will work to reshape and assemble the piece to bring your new design to life. To finish the design, the remodelled jewellery is polished to truly enhance its appearance.

Why should you re-model your jewellery?  

Revitalise your old jewellery through the art of remodelling, is a process that puts new life into pieces that may have lost their charm or function. Luminary offers you the opportunity to turn outdated, old or broken items into modern and captivating designs that suit your personal style. You will then own a one-of-a-kind creation. This approach to be more cost-effective than purchasing an entirely new piece of jewellery.

The re-modelling of jewellery becomes a sentimental journey, preserving the emotional value of the original piece while tailoring it to suit your current taste and lifestyle. Whether you seek to update a cherished family heirloom, add colour to your plain jewellery or reimagine a piece that you don't love, this sustainable and creative path allows you to refresh your jewellery collection with sentiment and creativity.

Sustainability and Remodelling 

Remodelling old jewellery presents a highly sustainable approach to crafting stunning pieces of jewellery. By choosing this method, you not only avoid discarding old jewellery and contributing to unnecessary waste but also help conserve new and limited materials that would otherwise be used in the creation of brand-new pieces to save money while still acquiring a fresh accessory that suits your style.

Opting for handcrafted and repurposed jewellery over mass-produced pieces from large corporations significantly reduces the carbon footprint. The manufacturing process employed often results in the release of harmful materials into the atmosphere. In contrast, our craftsmanship and ability to reuse existing materials contribute to a more eco-friendly and environmentally conscious solution.

If sustainability is important to you we offer a fantastic range of pre-owned jewellery that is ready to purchase and wear. Bring life back to jewellery that was once loved and cherished. 

Famous examples of re-purposed and re-modelled jewellery

Celebrities have been known to re-model their jewellery creating unique pieces in their style. Re-modelled or redesigned jewellery is a popular trend that allows people to give new life to old pieces, incorporate sentimental elements, or create something unique. Here are some famous examples of re-modelled jewellery:

Prince Harry & Meghan Markles Engagement Ring

A well-known example of this is the engagement ring that Prince Harry had designed for Meghan Markle. The Solitaire engagement ring was re-modelled to have diamonds added to the band for the couples' first wedding anniversary. Some significant features include: 

1. Design: The engagement ring features a unique design that was personally crafted by Prince Harry. It consists of a trilogy setting, meaning it has three stones: one large central diamond, flanked by two smaller diamonds on each side.

2. Diamonds from Princess Diana: The two smaller diamonds on each side of the central stone are particularly meaningful, as they are from the personal collection of Princess Diana, Harry's late mother. This was a touching way for Harry to incorporate his mother's legacy into Meghan's engagement ring.

3. Ethical Sourcing: The central diamond in the ring is from Botswana, a country that holds a special place in the couple's hearts. Botswana is a place they visited early in their relationship and is known for its commitment to ethical diamond mining, which aligns with the couple's values.

4. Gold Band: The ring's band is made of yellow gold, adding a classic and elegant touch to the overall design.

Duchess of Cambridge's Engagement Ring

One of the most famous examples of re-modelled jewellery is the engagement ring of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (Kate Middleton). The ring originally belonged to Princess Diana, and it features a stunning 12-carat oval blue Ceylon sapphire surrounded by a halo of 14 diamonds. Prince William proposed to Kate with this ring, as a way to include his late mother in their special moment.

Queen Elizabeth II's Engagement Ring

Queen Elizabeth II's engagement ring is another well-known example of re-modelled jewellery. The ring was created in 1947 using diamonds from a tiara that belonged to Prince Philip's mother, Princess Alice of Battenberg. The diamonds were set in platinum to form a classic and elegant three-stone ring.

Wallis Simpson's Panther Bracelet

Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor, owned a remarkable Cartier Panther Bracelet. After her death, the bracelet was auctioned and later re-modelled by Cartier into a series of smaller pieces, including earrings and brooches.

Elizabeth Taylor's Diamond Necklace

The famous actress Elizabeth Taylor had a 33.19-carat Asscher-cut diamond necklace that she received from her fifth husband, Richard Burton. After Taylor's death, the necklace was sold at auction, and the new owner decided to redesign it into a more contemporary and wearable style.

Princess Beatrice's Wedding Tiara

Princess Beatrice, daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, wore a beautiful vintage tiara on her wedding day. The tiara originally belonged to Queen Mary and was given to Queen Elizabeth II on her wedding day. Princess Beatrice's re-modelled version featured alterations, including the addition of a central diamond and a different arrangement of the diamond spikes.

These examples demonstrate how re-modelled jewellery can preserve sentimental value, update pieces to suit modern tastes, and create unique heirlooms for the next generation.

Examples of Re-modelled jewellery

Jewellery can be re-modelled in many ways - the most popular ways of doing this is adding colourful gemstones such as emeralds, rubies, and sapphires and merging multiple pieces into one. 

Multiple pieces of jewellery can be merged into one by combining the desirable qualities of each one. This could be adding the gemstone of one onto the band of another. This creates unlimited possibilities of customisation and allows you to create the perfect item of jewellery for you. 

Many people request to have both new and old jewellery that has a certain gemstone that they love but they do not like the way that it is set. We can then adapt this for them to be on the correct band or set in the way that they want making it perfect for them. 

How to look after my jewellery after it has been re-modelled?

Looking after re-modelled jewellery is the same as caring for jewellery that has been bought brand-new so the same steps should be taken.

1) Jewellery should be removed when you're taking part in activities that could scratch, knock, or damage it. 

2) Take off your jewellery when you're in bed. 

3) Remove any jewellery such as rings when cooking or cleaning to prevent contact with any chemicals. If it does come into contact with chemicals like chlorine then rise it straight away.

4) Shower and apply creams before putting your jewellery on as things like moisturisers can be difficult to clean off and will build up on your jewellery. 

5) When you're not wearing your jewellery you should store it individually in a soft-lined case to avoid it scratching against other jewellery or any surfaces and away from direct sunlight to avoid fading. 

Looking to breath life into your old Jewellery?

Get in touch with us to enquire about getting your jewellery remodelled by calling us on +44 7896 252680 or by filling in the contact form.