Frequently Asked Questions
What does it cost? Is it expensive?
If we are remodelling and using your existing stones and metal to create a new piece of jewellery, the starting price can be from about £200. If using stones only, depending on the size of the piece and the price of gold or other metal, you can expect to pay from £250 for a pair of earrings up to £800 and above for a single stone ring.
If we are restoring a piece of jewellery, we would need to obtain a free no-obligation quote from the goldsmith as each individual piece will differ.
If we are remounting, such as a worn out ring which is beyond satisfactory repair, prices start from £600.
If we are repurposing, where we are using your existing jewellery to create a new piece, for example if we needed to melt some gold down to make a simple wedding band, this would cost around £300. However, we would need to obtain a free no obligation quote from the goldsmith.
Is it possible to mix metals?
Yes, if the carats of yellow gold are different. However, two different metals cannot be mixed because they all melt at a different temperature and some are harder than others.
How long does it take?
Depending on the complexity of the job, you can expect it to take 4-8 weeks.
What happens to my old mount pieces or anything not used?
These would be returned to us and we can give you a gold value and deduct this sum from the cost of the work. Or you can keep it!
Will I see what it’s going to look like first?
We can offer a Computer Generated Design for bespoke designs and some remodelling and remounts. If we can’t we can show you something similar so you have an idea of what your piece could look like.
Can you make my yellow gold into white gold?
No unfortunately not. The yellow gold could be rhodiumed to make it white but it will not be a long lasting finish. The ideal option would be to remount or remake the piece in white gold or platinum.
Can you melt down my gold and use it?
Yes. We can repurpose a piece of jewellery by using the existing metal and melting it down to create a new simple piece such as a plain wedding band, bangle or pendant. One exception to the rule is if a piece has been lead soldered in the past – it will be contaminated so it will not be possible to recycle the gold.
Please contact us with any other questions.
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