Inherited Jewellery
Transform inherited pieces into jewellery that feels personal and wearable while keeping important stones or details where suitable.
Jewellery Remodelling · Barnet, London
Preserve the Memories. Reimagine the Jewellery.
Transform inherited, sentimental or unworn jewellery into something personal, wearable and beautifully made.
From resetting gemstones to redesigning engagement rings, our Barnet workshop can help give meaningful jewellery its next chapter while preserving the parts that matter most.
Old Jewellery, New Story
Every Piece Has a Story Worth Preserving
Jewellery remodelling is not simply about changing a design. It is about deciding what should be kept, what can be improved and how the original meaning can become part of something you will genuinely enjoy wearing.
Ring Redesign
Redesign engagement rings, dress rings or unworn pieces into a new setting that better suits your style.
Gemstone Resetting
Reuse suitable diamonds and coloured gemstones in a new piece designed around their size, shape and character.
Bespoke Remodelling
Create a new design from existing jewellery, new gemstones or a thoughtful combination of both.
What Can Be Reused?
We start with what matters most to you.
Some customers want to keep every original gemstone. Others want to preserve one sentimental diamond while completely changing the design around it. Inherited jewellery can also contain worn settings or metal that is not ideal for direct reuse.
We assess the stones, metal and existing construction before discussing the possibilities. Where old metal is unsuitable for remaking, we can explain whether new precious metal is the better option while retaining the original gemstones.
The aim is to make a piece that feels new without losing the connection to where it came from.
Keep the StonesSuitable diamonds and gemstones can often be reset into a completely new design.
Reuse the MetalExisting precious metal is assessed individually because reuse is not always the best technical option.
Change the StyleOld settings can inspire a new ring, pendant, earrings or another wearable piece.
Preserve the MeaningSentimental details can be incorporated into the new design wherever practical.
Our Process
How Jewellery Remodelling Works
01
Your Jewellery
Bring the pieces you would like to remodel and tell us what they mean to you and what you would like to change.
02
Assessment & Ideas
We assess the gemstones, metal and construction and discuss what can be reused, reset or redesigned.
03
Design & Craftsmanship
The agreed design is developed and your jewellery is remodelled with care through our workshop.
04
A New Chapter
You receive a piece that carries the history of the original while feeling completely right for you now.
Jewellery Remodelling in Barnet
Heirloom Redesign & Gemstone Resetting for North London
Marcus Tempus offers jewellery remodelling, gemstone resetting and bespoke redesign from our Barnet showroom and jewellery workshop.
We welcome customers from Barnet, North London, Hertfordshire and further afield with inherited jewellery, unworn engagement rings, family gemstones and sentimental pieces they would like to wear again in a new form.
Frequently Asked Questions
Jewellery Remodelling FAQs
Can you redesign inherited jewellery?
Yes. We can help transform inherited and sentimental jewellery into a new piece while preserving suitable gemstones or meaningful elements from the original.
Can I reuse my diamonds or gemstones?
In many cases, yes. We assess the stones first and explain which are suitable to reuse in a new design.
Can you redesign an engagement ring?
Yes. Existing engagement rings can often be remodelled, remounted or used as the starting point for a completely new design.
Can old gold be reused?
Sometimes. We assess the existing metal and explain whether direct reuse is technically suitable or whether new precious metal would give a better result.
Can several pieces of family jewellery be combined?
Potentially, yes. Stones or suitable elements from more than one piece can sometimes be brought together into a single new design after assessment.
Do I need to know exactly what I want before visiting?
No. You can begin with the jewellery and a general idea of what you would like to wear. We can explore practical redesign options with you.
Begin the Conversation
Give meaningful jewellery its next chapter.
Visit our Barnet workshop or contact us to discuss inherited jewellery, gemstone resetting or a bespoke redesign.