Remodelling - Debra Fallowfield makes custom jewellery to fall in love with … Crafting every piece entirely by hand..

Reasons For Remodelling

There are normally 2 main reasons to remodel:
1) Your jewellery holds sentimental value (possibly your grandparent’s ring)
2) Ethical reasons (so no new mining has to take place).

If you are considering remodelling as a cost-saving option it may save you a little on a new piece, but not a considerable amount because of the process involved to bring your old jewels back to a material Debra can work with.

A simple analogy is, it’s a bit like buying and selling cars. A new car is worth much more than a used car and your old bits and pieces are like old spare parts.

The Process

First, your old gold will need to be refined to bring it back to a material I can work with. This is quite a long, expensive process which involves the jewellery being assessed, weighed, cleaned and any gemstones removed then sent to a refinery. During this process, all the impurities and any other alloys will be removed from the metal. It is then returned to me as granules.

Most of the old gold I view is VERY lightweight in comparison to my work (my rings can weigh up to 10 times more than a commercially made mass-produced ring). So more often than not I must add a considerable amount of new gold into the mix.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does remodelling cost?

The minimum fee for a gold remodel is around $3000. However, if you wanted to credit the old gold towards a remodel in silver, expect to pay from $990. The amount of work in a remodel can often be 5 times longer than a piece started from scratch. Whilst every job is completely different I find most gold remodels sit in the $2900.00-$5,700 bracket (when crafting in a 9ct gold).

Are you able to use my old gems?

Your gems will need to be of a decent quality to reuse. Often their size and quality determine how they can be set into a new piece. Debra will outline options and risks before commencing with you.

I am often asked if I can say take a large gem and cut it into smaller stones, I am not a cutter so this is not possible.

Please note working with your gems is entirely at your own risk (you will be asked to sign a contract before work commences).

Can you remodel Sterling Silver jewellery?

No, it is not possible.

When I remodel am I able to choose a different Gold colour from my old Jewellery?

Most definitely.

I can mix different alloys with your refined gold granules before casting your new ring.

Ready To Get Started?

So you’re interested it starting your remodelling journey. Here’s a few things you can do to get started:

• Please send a photo of your old jewellery
• Please send a photo of my designs you like the look of as a reference for creating your new piece.
• Provide your finger size and what colour gold you prefer.

From this I should be able to give you a “ballpark” figure, however, sketches and a final quote cannot be ascertained until I have the old jewellery/gems in my possession.

Once we have agreed upon a design – and do note my sketches or design plans will be very basic- once again I must stress please have faith in my design ability as an artist . I have created many stunning remodels and never had a client who was not absolutely thrilled by the transformation. I will also send a remodelling contract through and ask you to sign and return to me before any work commences.

Usually, I am happy to take your old gold as a deposit towards the new work, however, if we need to purchase extra gems I may ask for a small deposit. Due to the high demand for my remodelling work, please allow up to 3 MONTHS for completion.

Should you decide to leave your old jewellery with me and NOT get a remodel done, you have 6 months to pick up your old jewellery after which I will dispose of it.

Reasons For Remodelling

The Process

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does remodelling cost?

Are you able to use my old gems?

Can you remodel Sterling Silver jewellery?

When I remodel am I able to choose a different Gold colour from my old Jewellery?

Ready To Get Started?

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