The process of turning an engagement ring into a necklace can be an exciting way of re-purposing existing items of jewellery. We look at one example created late last year as part of our bespoke design service.<\/p>\n
Upcycling means to\u00a0reuse (discarded objects or material) in such a way as to create a product of higher quality or value than the original.<\/p>\n
This process can be applied to re-cycling existing items of jewellery<\/a> into brand new designs. It is possible to re-use existing gemstones, diamonds and sections of jewellery to create alternative jewellery. One example would be the transformation of an engagement ring into a diamond pendant. The transformation results in an entirely new, unique item of jewellery.<\/p>\n The simplest application involved re-setting an existing diamond within an engagement ring into a pendant setting. But the opportunities stretch far beyond a simple process of re-setting a diamond.<\/p>\n One of our pre-Christmas commissions involved turning an engagement ring into a necklace. The entire setting of the ring formed the centrepiece of the pendant. At the heart, an Old Cut diamond with a high table facet<\/a> sits within a Byzantine styled design. Blue sapphires add contrast alongside white diamonds within the disc-shaped necklace design. The finished commission faithfully represented a design imagined by our client. On the reverse, a plain polished surface enabled a personalised engraving to be applied for the wearer.<\/p>\n There are endless possibilities when it comes to upcycling jewellery. A major advantage is the reduction of cost\u2014materials are a major part of the cost for fine jewellery. Since many items of jewellery gather dust, unworn\u2014at the back of a draw, this process gives new lease of life to existing jewellery.<\/p>\n