An inherited ring that is not your style, a necklace from another era, a single earring whose partner was lost: old jewellery often carries too much meaning to sell and too little joy to wear. Redesign is the answer. At Noura’s Jewellery in Alta Vista Plaza, Ottawa, we help you turn pieces you no longer wear into something new that you will love, keeping the stones, the gold or simply the story where we can.
Ideas for redesigning old jewellery
- A family diamond in a new ring or a pendant you can wear every day.
- A grandmother’s ring reset in a modern, more practical setting.
- Single earrings turned into a pendant or a matching new pair.
- Several family stones combined into one meaningful piece.
- An old chain refreshed with a new clasp or pendant.
What can be reused
Reusing stones and gold is a design decision, not an assumption. Every stone is checked for chips, wear and suitability for the new setting, and the metal is assessed for type and condition. We explain what can be reused, what may need replacing and why, before any work begins.
- The setting is checked and the new stone matched
- The stone is seated level in the setting
- Prongs are closed, shaped and polished
From old piece to new design
- 1Your idea, sketched together
- 2Design, materials and price approved by you
- 3Crafted with care
- 4Finished, polished and checked
Bring the pieces and their stories
Tell us who they belonged to, what you want to keep and how you like to wear jewellery.
We examine every stone and the metal
So you know exactly what can be reused before the design begins.
We design it with you
Style, metal, dimensions and price are agreed and approved by you.
Crafted with care
Your stones are handled as the irreplaceable pieces they are.
Your new piece, with its old story
Finished, checked and ready to wear.
Before you redesign
- Do not take pieces apart or have them melted before we have looked at them.
- Bring inspiration: photos of styles you like help a lot.
- Think about how you will wear it, every day or for occasions.
- Have a budget in mind so we can suggest the right options.
- Talk to family if heirlooms are shared.
Frequently asked questions
Can every old stone be reused?
Not always. Condition, type and the new design decide. We explain the options after examining the stones.
What if I do not want to keep the old gold?
You can sell gold you no longer need. See sell gold.
Do I need a design ready?
No. Bring the pieces and a few ideas; the design is developed with you.
Give old jewellery a new life
Alta Vista Plaza, Unit 13, 2651 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa. Open Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 613-680-8883.