Pamela Lauz Jewellery transformed an inherited Art Nouveau diamond necklace into eleven meaningful new pieces in this heirloom jewellery redesign in Toronto. More than 40 diamonds became seven necklaces and four pairs of earrings, allowing one family to share a treasured heirloom while preserving the beauty and meaning of the original design.
Welcome to my blog! I started writing it after appearing on From A Woman’s Perspective with Marilyn Wetston. On the November 5, 2022 show, Marilyn and I talked about the transformation of this beautiful heirloom necklace—the story I’m sharing with you here.
My client and her daughter brought us a spectacular inherited diamond necklace to our Toronto studio for a very special jewellery redesign. The necklace featured more than 40 diamonds set in a beautiful Art Nouveau floral pattern in 18K white gold. Their idea was to transform this one necklace into 11 unique pieces so her sisters and nieces could each have a piece of this special family heirloom.
As we do with every custom jewellery redesign, we started by learning about our client’s wish list and what mattered most to her. Her priority was to preserve as much of the necklace’s original Art Nouveau design as possible in the new necklaces and earrings. That way, each family member would receive something new to wear while still recognizing it as a piece of the Grandma they loved so much.
And here’s how this stunning heirloom will be reborn: we’ll create 7 necklaces incorporating the floral pattern of the original necklace. We’ll also make 4 pairs of earrings that carry the contemporary side of the original necklace. While the new necklaces and earrings will have a unique style of their own, it will be easy to recognize that it came from Grandma’s heirloom, thus connecting all aunts and nieces in the family.
An important detail about this project is that there will be a few inches of 18K gold chain remaining that don’t fit into the new designs. So what are we going to do with this left over gold? I’m always very keen to help our clients retain their gold’s value. In this case, it’s best to sell the gold and put 100% of the proceeds towards the cost of this project.
Since I offer high rates for my client’s gold, our client decided to give me a few more gold pieces that she no longer wears to sell. With the price of gold being so high, she’ll be receiving a very generous credit that will offset more than half of the price of her restyling project. So everyone wins, there’ll be 11 ladies who will receive a modern heirloom and our generous client will retain the value of her gold.
If you have jewellery that you no longer wear, let's transform it into something fresh and exciting!
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heirloom Jewellery Redesign in Toronto
Can I redesign an heirloom diamond necklace into pieces for the whole family?
Yes. We can redesign old jewellery so one meaningful heirloom can be shared among several family members.
For this heirloom jewellery redesign, we transformed an Art Nouveau necklace with more than 40 diamonds into seven necklaces and four pairs of earrings for the sisters and nieces in the family. We preserved the original floral pattern wherever possible, so each new piece still carries a recognizable connection to Grandma's necklace while becoming custom-made jewellery that each family member can wear in her own way.
How can heirloom jewellery redesign make an old necklace feel new without losing its meaning?
Start with a wish list. Decide which elements matter most to you, then let the rest evolve.
In the project featured in this blog, preserving the original floral pattern was the priority, so every new necklace and pair of earrings still felt like Grandma's jewellery, just in a more contemporary style. Your wish list guides every design decision.
What happens to leftover gold during a jewellery redesign?
We always look for the best way to help you retain the value of gold that is not being used in your new design.
In this vintage necklace redesign, a few inches of 18K white gold chain were left over, so we sold that gold and applied 100% of the proceeds toward the cost of the project. Our client also chose to trade additional unworn gold jewellery, which gave her an even larger credit toward her jewellery redesign.
How much does heirloom jewellery redesign cost in Toronto?
The cost of an heirloom jewellery redesign depends on the design, the number of stones being reset, the materials required and the labour involved.
Because every project is different, we start with a design phone call to learn about your wish list and answer your questions. We then send you a detailed quote before moving ahead. If you have gold jewellery you no longer wear, selling it can also help offset the cost, as it did for our clients.
Book your free custom design call to discuss the details of your project.
Where can I get vintage or heirloom jewellery redesigned in Toronto?
We offer jewellery redesign in Toronto from our Leslieville studio.
Every project begins with a design phone call so I can learn about your wish list and answer your questions. After we send a detailed quote, the next step is to meet in person at our Toronto studio to discuss the finer details of your design and, when needed, view gems sourced specially for your piece.
Our Leslieville jewellery design studio in Toronto is open by appointment only so we can give each heirloom jewellery redesign our full attention.
Book your free design call to tell us about the jewellery you'd like to redesign.
What are the stages of your custom jewellery redesign process?
Every custom jewellery redesign follows four stages:
- CONNECT – We begin with a conversation about your jewellery, your wish list, and the elements you'd like to preserve.
- COLLABORATE – We explore design ideas together and refine the direction with your feedback.
- CREATE – Your new heirloom is carefully crafted using your existing stones and selected materials.
- CELEBRATE – You receive a modern heirloom that's ready to wear, enjoy, and pass on.
Throughout the process, you're invited to review and provide feedback so the finished piece reflects both your style and your story.
Learn more about our jewellery redesign and restyling process in Toronto.
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