If you're looking to try something new for 2022, jeweller Lauren Addison suggests remodelling your heirloom treasures into something cute and contemporary
Repurposing old jewellery has been the bread and butter of goldsmiths for centuries, but over the last few years we've seen a sophisticated set of jewellers kickstart this trend with a new spin. From the simple resizing of an engagement ring to the resetting of coloured stones from an extravagant high jewellery piece, we're seeing more and more designers breathe new life into old items by recasting gems into revamped settings.
Bespoke jeweller Lauren Addison's clients have grown more conscious about the environmental and ethical impact of their jewellery purchases. Here, she gives Tatler her expert advice on how to remodel your side-lined sparklers into contemporary creations.
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1. Preserve its sentimental value
"Vintage jewellery doesn't always appeal to modern tastes, so instead of letting your heirlooms go unworn, why not give them give them new life? Repurpose your grandmother’s diamond engagement ring into a unique necklace or turn your aunt’s emerald earrings into a bypass ring, honouring the past while living in the present."