The appeal of jewelry reform lies in its ability to transform unappreciated jewelry into new designs or to lovingly renew its original form. On this occasion, we received a diamond necklace from a customer that had been stored away in a closet for many years. The substantial gold setting around the diamonds on this necklace had hindered its wearability, but through the reform, we were able to bring out its new charm.
Before Reform (photo above)
The customer also brought in a ruby ring they no longer used, a ruby detached from a necklace, and a loose jade stone, consulting us with the desire to "create new jewelry that utilizes these." Considering the customer's preferences and the characteristics of the gemstones, we proposed two design options. One was a long station necklace combining diamonds, rubies, and jade, and the other was a choker-style necklace that utilized the original necklace and added rubies and jade.
The customer chose the choker-style design, and as a result, the finished jewelry perfectly harmonized the brilliance of the rubies and the soft hues of the jade with the substantial feel of the gold and diamonds. The necklace, whose original thickness had been a concern, was reborn into a piece with a perfectly balanced sense of unity through the addition of new gemstones.
After Reform (photo above)
Furthermore, the diamonds leftover from adjusting the necklace length were repurposed into earrings for the customer's daughter.
After Reform (photo above)
We were deeply moved by the customer's kind words: "Thank you for transforming this into such captivating jewelry while preserving its original form." Jewelry reform is not just about breathing new life into old items; it is a wonderful process of weaving joy and new stories for our customers. We are sincerely grateful to have the opportunity to help our customers' precious gemstones shine anew.
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Ruby and Jade Necklace Reform
Necklace
Metal: K18 Yellow Gold
Gemstones: Ruby, Jade, Diamond
Production Period: Approximately 2 months
Design: Kanae Omori