Memories
Many clients come to us with jewellery that has been handed down to them by parents or grandparents. These treasures have special meanings and memories attached to them, but sometimes feel old-fashioned or simply not to the client’s taste. Helping to reinvent these family pieces is a real honour and pleasure for Karen. By updating settings and redesigning the style, older jewellery can be given a new lease of life for the next generation, and special memories can live on.
Regenerated art deco style 18ct gold ring
Original Rings
Regenerated Peacock 18ct gold feather earrings
Ethically aware
Understanding the importance the original materials hold, we aim to recycle all the gold and gemstones from the original pieces to use in your new items. Furthermore, any additional gold needed is 100% recycled.
A gift for yourself or a family member
Many clients want to treat themselves to a beautiful piece of jewellery using their loved one’s heirlooms; others want to gift items to their children or grandchildren for a special birthday. Whatever your requirements, we can work with you ─ and your family − to create something truly special.
Original handed down jewellery
Regenerated Diamond Pendant
Photo Journal
Alongside the bespoke process, we produce a unique photo journal of the transformation of your piece from its original form to its new life. Each album is embellished with personal items, such as old photos, letters and poems, creating a touching family document that ensures the original history of your jewellery is never forgotten.
Stories …
‘The original ring was saved up for by Chris’s dad Gordon to celebrate 25 years of marriage to mum Jean, 1951-1976. Gordon sadly passed away in 1997 just days before we found out we were expecting our first son, Ollie. Jean gave us her treasured ring in our 25th year of marriage, but as it didn’t fit me it ended up being hidden away. Jean moved to live with us before we lost her in 2016, aged 86. Missing her so much made us both want to do something special with her ring so I could wear it daily. Chris and I love its new look — wedding, engagement and eternity all in one, and it tells the story of the flow of the river of life. Thanks, Karen — a fabulous job.’ S Dewe, London
Kate was handed down a beautiful garnet ring from her great-grandmother. She has clear memories of her grandmother wearing it when she was a child, and she was greatly attached to these memories. We were able to use two of the ring’s garnets to make a pair of earrings for Kate, and surrounded another garnet with diamonds to create a pendant necklace, which she gave to her daughter for her 18th birthday. One ring…worn by five generations of women.