6 Reasons to Buy a New Ring Mount for Your Existing Diamond

Why buy a new ring setting for your diamond?

Why buy a new setting for your diamond? And, why do so many clients ask us to re-set existing diamonds into new rings? These are just two questions answered below.

We create replacement ring mounts and settings for two groups of people. Firstly, we help private clients. At the same time, we create new ring mounts for retail jewellers.

Our Ryde showroom boasts thousands of ring styles. In fact, we provide a complete setting and finishing service.

Clients drop off or send us their original ring. Then, we unset the gemstones, make a new ring, and set and finish the item with the original diamonds or gems. Initially, we provide a quote before any work commences.

We decided to put together a list of six of the main reasons why people choose to buy a new ring mount for their diamond. At the same time, we’ve added some example photographs of our work.

Showing a diamond removed from an old setting and added to a new ring setting

On the left, we show the original damaged ring with bent claws. The right image shows the new replacement ring mount.

1. Buying a new ring mount for an inherited diamond

Many of the new ring mounts we create hold pre-owned diamonds. For example, a grandparent might pass along an heirloom engagement ring or diamond through their family.

The recipient might decide to propose with the same ring. In fact, sometimes, the original ring design looks old-fashioned or outdated compared to modern ring styles.

As a result, a brand-new ring mount often gives the diamond a new lease of life. The cherished diamond holds sentimental value, yet the ring mount is box-fresh. As a result, the overall cost is far less than a complete ring.

Tiffany setting with 1 carat round diamond on the finger

Classic Tiffany style 6 claw ring design 

2. A Brand New Ring Design

Refreshing your engagement ring design appeals to many clients. Some of our clients decide to overhaul their old engagement rings completely. Perhaps you have a ring purchased decades ago.

Maybe your tastes have changed. Why wear a ring design you are no longer happy with? In addition to a new ring mount, we can also upgrade or supersize the diamond, depending on your budget.

Furthermore, we often turn single-stone (see solitaire explanation) rings into three-stone ring designs. We do this by matching two additional diamonds to your original stone. All three diamonds make up a Trilogy or three-stone ring design. We apply the same idea to diamond clusters, halo settings and engagement rings featuring diamond shoulders. Just reference the ring style and enquire about buying only the setting.

Opal and old cut diamond remodelled cluster ring

Re-modelled opal and diamond cluster ring created with our client’s own diamonds. 

3. To re-make your ring to sit neatly with a wedding ring

We regularly re-make rings into wedding ring-friendly designs. As a result, both rings fit perfectly alongside each other. Furthermore, you no longer need a shaped band to fit around the setting. We do this by lifting the setting on your new ring. Most importantly, we remain 100% faithful to the original engagement ring style. That is, unless a new design features as part of the brief.

Custom made diamond bubble ring

Bubble-style engagement ring made with our client’s own diamonds. We added extra diamonds to complete the set.

4. To change the precious metal type of your ring

Why change the precious metal of your engagement ring? Changing to a hypoallergenic precious metal is one reason. Alternatively, some clients grow tired of re-plating their engagement ring, choosing a naturally white precious metal for the new design.

Another reason for the metal change can be for reasons of colour, moving from Yellow Gold to White Gold or even upgrading to Platinum. A client might even want the same ring but created with a Platinum setting to hold the diamond.

5. To replace a lost, stolen or missing engagement ring

In addition to damage, many clients lose their engagement rings. We re-created an engagement ring based on the original design. For this reason, we recommend clients keep a photograph of their unique engagement ring to ensure a detailed image of the original ring remains in a safe place.

We provide full quotations for your insurance company. In addition, we remain happy to chat with you and advise you about options for replacing a lost or stolen engagement ring.

6. What if your engagement ring cannot be re-sized?

Perhaps your current engagement ring cannot be resized. Maybe the band has been worn too thin. Or, possibly, the ring has already been resized before. Diamond shoulders make many engagement rings difficult to resize.

For this reason, we frequently re-design and re-make engagement rings based on the new finger size. We create every type of ring size. Furthermore, we work with either UK or US finger sizes, regularly shipping outside the UK.

Summary

Perhaps your own circumstances differ from what we describe above. Regardless of why you might need a new engagement ring, we remain on hand to help. Contact us anytime for help, guidance and information on any of our ring designs.

Please remember to quote any ring styles you like and we will gladly give you a cost to re-set your existing diamond or gemstone.

About Mark Johnson

My name is Mark and I'm founder at Serendipity Diamonds. By day you'll find me working in our showroom—in a variety of roles. My work (which I love) ranges from photographing jewellery, to writing blog posts and helping clients with my colleagues Drina, Emily and Debbie.

About Mark Johnson

My name is Mark and I'm founder at Serendipity Diamonds. By day you'll find me working in our showroom—in a variety of roles. My work (which I love) ranges from photographing jewellery, to writing blog posts and helping clients with my colleagues Drina, Emily and Debbie.