There are many jewelry pieces that make a great statement for a set period of time but later lose their appeal and find their way into the back of the jewelry box. Whether it’s an old class ring, damaged pendant or charm bracelet that you no longer wear, unused jewelry can be turned into stunning, custom pieces to be worn for years to come. Turning old sentiments into new fashion statements reinvents pieces you haven’t worn in years so that you can pay tribute to the past while living in the now.
Remaking Old Jewelry into Custom Pieces
It’s time to clean out your jewelry box, but you’re unsure of what you should do with items that you don’t wear. You might have pendants, pins or bracelets that were given to you as gifts years ago. Perhaps you’ve held onto your class ring and necklaces that you wore to school dances, but they are simply too dated or too small to wear as an adult. While selling or tossing these pieces might seem like options to some, it’s much smarter to give old jewelry new life through a custom design.
When you work with a jeweler to create a custom item from an older piece of jewelry, you’ll be able to work from the piece’s current design for inspiration or you might create an entirely new design using the old piece’s elements. For example, you might have an antique ring that has lost its stones re-set with new gemstones or with stones from another old piece in your jewelry box. With a piece such as a class ring, it might make more sense to use the metal and stone to create a new ring or a pendant that will remind you of your high school.
How to Create Custom Jewelry Designs
If you have older jewelry pieces that you want to recycle into new fashions, the first step is to work with a qualified custom jeweler. We can help you come up with a striking design and can explain any issues or concerns with using older pieces to make new designs.
Having fun with your style is the key to creating custom jewelry that you’ll enjoy wearing for years to come. Let how you’ll wear the jewelry guide you as you make decisions about a new, custom jewelry piece. Many residents of the greater Cheektowaga area turn to Premier Gold, Silver and Coins for help with custom jewelry designs. Call or drop by to talk with us about bringing new life to old pieces.
Whether it’s a beloved family heirloom or a recent yard sale find, an antique watch can seem like the most promising of treasures to many budding collectors. Unfortunately, not all old timepieces are worth as much as their owners hope. Figuring out the true value of an antique watch means evaluating several different factors, looking at the piece’s condition and understanding the demand for similar watches on the collector’s market. Taking time to do your research and evaluate your watch can help you determine if you’re dealing with trash or treasure.
When it comes to deciding if the material from which a watch is made adds to its value, it’s also important to remember that some metals are more valuable depending on the era when they were produced. For example, steel watches made during World War II, when the use of steel was restricted, are very valuable. Be sure to consider how age and other factors interact to determine the value of a timepiece.
