Precious stone jewelry is created to last forever; however, sometimes you will find that your jewelry isn’t lasting as long as it should in its current state. Sometimes your diamond earring settings will begin to corrode. Necklaces can easily come out of their setting depending on the type of clasp that is being used. Instead of getting rid of the entire jewelry piece, take into account some ways to repurpose your stones into better jewelry pieces.
Turn old small diamonds into a radial ring
One of the sought-after wedding rings is white gold rings with diamonds around the band. Though these can cost a pretty penny in stores, you can create your own with a good jeweler and the raw materials. If you have small diamond stud earrings that you no longer wear or want, consider having them taken out of their earring setting and having them put inside a radial ring. This would create an expensive piece of jewelry that you would love to wear, and get you a ring for less than half of the cost.
Turn a colored ring into a floating necklace
Colored stones make for beautiful rings, but sometimes don’t work well with your engagement ring or other rings that have sentimental value. If you love your colored ring, consider making it into a floating necklace, instead of keeping it in ring form. A floating necklace with one beautiful, large stone will make for an excellent statement piece to pair with your outfit accessories.
Melt gold and create a gold bracelet
Gold bar bracelets are all the rage. Gold is also one of the most classic pieces that you can pair with neutral and bold colors alike. If you have gold necklaces, hoop earrings, and bright gold rings that have not seen daylight in over a decade, have them melted to make a gold bracelet that fits your wrist. Many fine jewelry makers have been creating gold bracelets that are flying off the shelves. Avoid the crowd rush and avoid the cost by having your bracelet made to your liking.
Make earrings into matching rings
If you cannot afford a ring for your significant other, earrings may be your saving grace. Have the stone extracted from the earring and placed into an inexpensive ring setting. Turn an old pair of earrings into an inexpensive ring for yourself and your lover with your next paycheck. Celebrate everlasting love with repurposed jewelry that will last just as long.