Heirloom & jewellery remodelling
Jewellery remodelling, Sydney
The ring that never gets worn. The inherited piece that isn’t quite you. The stones that deserve better than a drawer. Remodelling brings the stones, the memories and the meaning forward into something you’ll actually wear, without losing where it came from.
Remodelling starts from $1,500, designed with Danielle and made in-house by Bobby, our master jeweller of 35+ years, at our studio in the Dymocks Building, Sydney CBD. Nothing is melted, cut or reset until you’ve approved the design.
- Sydney CBD atelier
- Family-run since 2005
- 640+ five-star Google reviews
- Made in-house
- Lifetime care
“Keeping the soul of the piece is the whole point.”
You’re not changing the memory. Sentimental jewellery carries people, not just stones. So we treat remodelling as a design job second and a trust job first: nothing is melted, cut or reset until you’ve seen the new design and said yes to it.
Why people remodel
Wear it again
A piece you love but never wear, outdated, damaged, or not quite you, redesigned so it lives on your hand, not in a drawer.
Keep the sentiment
The stones, the gold and the story stay. Memories close to your heart, in something fresh you’ll wear every day.
Save against buying new
Using your existing stones and metal often costs meaningfully less than an equivalent new piece, and we credit or buy your old gold.
Fix what never worked
A ring that’s poorly made and forever in repair, or an engagement ring that fights your wedding band, resolved properly at the design level.
Working with a family piece whose history needs to lead every decision? Our heirloom jewellery redesign process starts with the stones, engravings and details you want to preserve.
How remodelling works
From drawer to worn again, in five steps.
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Bring the piece
We look at your jewellery together: the stones, the metal, the condition, and the story behind it.
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Design around the meaning
Danielle designs with you, keeping what matters, changing what doesn’t work anymore.
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See it before it’s made
CAD drawings and a wax model let you hold the new design before any stone is moved.
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Remade in-house
Bobby remakes the piece at our bench. Your stones never leave our care.
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Everything returned
Leftover gold and stones come back to you, along with the piece’s next chapter.
You approve a wax model first
Before your stones are touched, the new design is carved as a wax model you can hold and try on. It’s the moment the idea becomes real, and the right time to change anything, while changes are still easy.
Only when the wax feels right does Bobby build the new piece, and set your stones by hand under the microscope.
Before and after
Jewellery remodelling, before and after
Two client pieces, photographed as they arrived and as they left.
More restoration than remodel? See how we rebuilt the worn claws on a garnet ring, step by step.
What clients say
“Wonderful service, amazing communication in getting exactly what I wanted for the re-design of my bridal rings and eternity ring. I will never ever go to another jeweller. If you want to feel confident in getting what you want, you expect value for money, and exceptional quality, look no further.”
“They are truly customer focused and design wonderful jewellery to boot. We have been recommending Daniella Jewellery to anyone we hear of that is getting married.”
“We can’t thank Daniella Jewellers enough for the incredible remodelling of my fiance’s grandmother’s diamond engagement ring into my stunning engagement ring. We wanted to keep the integrity of the original ring, but also update it to make it feel like my ring. They worked with us to create something so special that we absolutely love.”
Start the conversation
Tell us about the piece
Where it came from, what it means, what isn’t working. There’s no obligation, and nothing happens to the piece until you’ve approved a design.
Remodelling questions
Can my old jewellery be remodelled?
Almost always. Rings, brooches, chains and earrings can be redesigned into new pieces. We check the stones and metal first and tell you honestly what will work and what won’t.
Will my stones be swapped or lost?
No. This worry is one we take seriously: your stones are verified with you at drop-off, held securely, and verified with you again at pickup. Nothing is reset until you’ve approved the design.
Can I use the old gold in the new piece?
Sometimes, and we’re honest about when it’s worth it. Re-using old gold can affect the quality of the new piece, so we often recommend crediting its value instead. Either way, what’s yours stays yours.
What does jewellery remodelling cost?
It depends on the work. Smaller jobs like resetting a stone cost a few hundred dollars, while full remodels typically start from around $1,500. You’ll have a clear quote after the first consultation, before anything begins.
What happens to my leftover gold?
It stays yours. We can return it, credit its value towards the new piece, or buy it from you, whichever you prefer.
I’m not in Sydney. Can you still help?
Yes. We remodel jewellery for clients across Australia and beyond, the design conversation happens by phone or video, and pieces travel by insured courier. Tell us where you are and we’ll work out the logistics with you.
What if I don’t know what I want the new piece to be?
That’s normal. Most people arrive with a piece and a feeling, not a design. Bring the jewellery and the story, the design conversation is what the first appointment is for.
Bring the piece and the story.
We’ll look at it together, talk about what it could become, and give you an honest opinion, including whether it should be remodelled at all.