Transform Your Jewellery, Transform Your Story
Jewellery isn’t just metal and gemstones - it holds memories, meaning, and a connection to the past. But what happens when a cherished piece no longer fits your style or sits unworn in a box? That’s where remodelling comes in.
At Jewellery By Design NZ, we specialise in taking old jewellery and giving it new life. Whether you have a pair of rings you’d love to combine into one meaningful piece, an heirloom that needs a modern touch, or jewellery that simply isn’t ‘you’ anymore, we can help.
Remodelling, up-cycling jewellery is one of our passions.
The Jewellery Remodelling Process
How It Works: Your Jewellery, Reimagined
Step 1: Share Your Vision
It all starts with a free consultation at our Christchurch studio. Bring your unworn jewellery, tell us its story, and share your ideas. Whether you have a clear vision or just know you want a change, we’ll guide you through the possibilities.
Step 2: Designing Your Dream Piece
Together, we’ll create a design that honours the past while reflecting your personal style. Charlie, our expert jeweller, will sketch ideas and offer suggestions - whether it’s combining multiple pieces into one, resetting gemstones, or reshaping existing materials.
Step 3: Bringing It to Life
Once you’ve approved the design, we carefully dismantle your old jewellery, preserving the elements you want to keep. We reshape, reset, and refine each piece with expert craftsmanship, ensuring your remodelled jewellery is not only beautiful but built to last.
See the Process in Action: Two Rings Become One
We’re showcasing the transformation of two diamond rings into one stunning new piece, revealing every step of the journey - from the initial concept to the final handcrafted ring.
Follow along as we breathe new life into these cherished rings, preserving their history while creating something fresh, timeless, and completely unique.
Client Choices & Design Discussion
This client came to us with two cherished diamond rings, each beautiful but not quite right for her style. One featured a classic round diamond set in 18ct yellow gold, a deeply sentimental piece passed down from her mother-in-law. While she loved the stone, she found the high-claw setting a little too traditional for her taste. The second ring, a rectangular diamond set in platinum, had been sitting unworn in her jewellery box—she loved the diamond but wasn’t a fan of mixing metal tones.
After exploring Charlie’s signature designs, she knew she wanted something timeless yet modern. Her vision? A stunning side-by-side diamond ring in 18ct white gold, blending the sentiment of both original pieces into one effortlessly elegant design.
The Design
The design of the two diamonds side by side, in one 4mm white gold band was carefully crafted by Charlie, turned into a CAD 3D image and sent to the client for approval.
This was a back and forth discussion with minor tweaks to get the design just as the client envisaged.
The style of ring is called ' toi et moi' in French and means 'You and me'.
Making The Ring
After a sonic clean, Charlie carefully dismantled the two original rings. The metals from both rings was recycled, as the new ring was in a completely different metal.
The CAD design was cast in the chosen metal, 18c white gold. Charlie then got to work filing, sanding and polishing.
The two diamonds and the prepared cast were then sent to specialist stone setter, with 30+ years experience. The two diamonds were securely set and Charlie carried out a final quality assessment, polish and clean to complete the ring.
The Remodelled Ring Unveiled
The new double-diamond ring was then unveiled to the client. She loved it!
"I simply LOVE my new ring! Charlie was an absolute pleasure to work with, transforming my two diamond rings into one stunning engagement ring .
The new design is everything I hoped for - modern, bold, and perfectly ‘me’. I now get to wear both diamonds every day, carrying their sentimental value in a way that truly suits my style.
Charlie is a talented craftsman who genuinely cares, and I can't recommend him highly enough. If you're considering remodelling jewellery, do it. You’ll get a meaningful, one-of-a-kind piece that you’ll cherish forever. Thank you!"
Why Choose Charlie for Jewellery Remodelling?
✔ Preserve Sentimental Value – We honour the original history of your jewellery while making it wearable for today.
✔ Expert Craftsmanship – Every remodel is handled with care, precision, and attention to detail.
✔ Ethical & Sustainable – We repurpose materials wherever possible, reducing waste while keeping the essence of your jewellery intact.
✔ A Personalised Experience – We involve you in every step, ensuring your new piece feels truly yours.
Ready to Give Your Jewellery a New Beginning?
Take a look at some of our past remodelling projects below and imagine the possibilities for your own pieces.
Book your free consultation today and let’s transform your jewellery into something truly remarkable, that you will wear not hide away.
Simply fill in the form below, it only take s couple of minutes, and we'll start your remodelling journey!