Jewellery Remodelling

From Our Family to Yours – Transform Your Treasured Pieces
Whether it's an heirloom passed down through generations or a piece that holds deep personal meaning, we help you reimagine it into something new, wearable, and full of love.

For the month of May we are offering ✨ Complimentary Consultation & CAD Design | Valued at $250 âś¨

What to Expect
A Warm, Personal Experience – Every Step of the Way
We understand how emotional it can be to remodel a piece with personal history. That’s why our team takes the time to understand your story and what your jewellery means to you.
Expect expert guidance, honest advice, and a process built on trust. From your very first consultation, we’ll walk alongside you to ensure the final design reflects everything you love – and honours the past it came from.

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The Process 

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1. Book a Complimentary Consultation

Yes – in most cases, we can reset your existing stones into a new design.
We understand how meaningful original stones can be, and we're proud to work with sentimental diamonds and gemstones.
Before we begin, we’ll carefully assess each stone during your complimentary consultation. Some older stones may have chips, cracks, or structural wear that make them unsuitable for resetting. If that's the case, we'll talk you through your options – including reinforcing the stone or incorporating it into the design in a different way.
Your stones will be handled with the utmost care and respect throughout the entire process.


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2. Design and Cad Modeling

Once we’ve discussed your style, goals, and inspiration, our team will begin translating those ideas into a design. We’ll present a range of thoughtful options, including hand-drawn sketches and a custom 3D CAD rendering of your new piece, so you can visualise the design from every angle before we begin crafting.
For the month of May, this design process is completely complimentary (valued at $250). You’re welcome to make changes until every detail feels just right. It’s important to us that you feel fully confident and excited before we move forward.

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3. Stone Removal and Quality Check

After you’ve approved the final design, we’ll carefully unset your existing diamonds or gemstones. Each stone is gently removed by our expert jewellers and then individually assessed for structural integrity, chips, or wear.

If any stones are unsuitable for remounting, we’ll walk you through your options—such as sourcing a matching stone or incorporating it into a keepsake piece. We take great pride in preserving the story your stones carry while ensuring they’re secure and beautifully set in your new design.


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4. Crafting Your New Piece

This is where the magic truly happens. Your new piece is handcrafted by our master jewellers using fresh, high-quality gold alloys to ensure strength, longevity, and a flawless finish. The crafting process typically takes 6–8 weeks from design approval. Every detail is completed with the same level of care and precision we’ve become known for.
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5. Final Reveal

You’ll be invited back to see your finished piece—a moment that many of our clients describe as emotional, moving, and unforgettable. Seeing a beloved heirloom transformed into something new, meaningful, and uniquely yours is truly special.

We’ll talk you through the care of your new piece and celebrate the beginning of its next chapter. Whether it’s worn daily or saved for special occasions, your remodelled jewellery will now carry its story—and your love—with it wherever it goes.


"I was completely blown away by the remodel – it’s absolutely beautiful. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. This piece means the world to me. Seeing it in person brought tears to my eyes – it’s even more stunning than I imagined."

Michelle

"I wanted to express my deepest gratitude for the incredible job you did on my wedding, engagement and eternity ring reset. . The way you carefully incorporated the keepsake diamonds into the design has truly touched my heart. The ring is not only beautiful, but it also carries immense sentimental value.
Your attention to detail and understanding of how important these materials are to me made the entire experience wonderful. Thank you for creating a piece that I will cherish forever."

Carolyn

"Coming from generations of family who appreciate and value fine jewellery I entrusted my antique jewellery pieces to Matthews Jewellers in their beautiful new store. Sam was a most welcoming and cheerful host, Jazmin a graciously helpful assistant and Nicola a supremely warm professional who took the time to understand and guide my jewellery journey. Using my precious family heirlooms, Nicola designed two stunningly gorgeous unique pieces. I am so grateful to you all - thank you."

Anne

"The whole remodelling process was absolutely faultless, from the design, to the updates about progress and the finished product. It was beyond what I could have hoped for! So happy with my new ring and very grateful to Sam for helping me to find my remodel vision!"

Emma

Nicola and Sam were excellent in every step of the process to create my custom ring. They supported my needs and decisions with sound advice, deep jewellery knowledge and great listening as well as considerable patience. They acted quickly to provide updates and guidance throughout the journey and were genuine in their feedback. I could not have wished for better service and I would recommend them individually and together for jewellery advice and support.

Jacki

My daughter and I went into the Darby St store to re-design a special stone of mine for her wedding day. The store is absolutely stunning, and the staff were incredible. They provided so many ideas and nothing was too much effort. We cannot wait to see how the ring will look with a new modern touch. Thank you to the Matthews team.

Terri

It Begins with a Conversation

We’d be honoured to hear your story and help you bring it to life through jewellery.

Book your complimentary consultation today and discover what’s possible when your treasured memories are in expert hands.

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Frequently Asked Questions - Remodelling Jewellery

1. Can I reuse my original stones in the new design?

Yes – in most cases, we can reset your existing stones into a new design.
We understand how meaningful original stones can be, and we're proud to work with sentimental diamonds and gemstones.

Before we begin, we’ll carefully assess each stone during your complimentary consultation. Some older stones may have chips, cracks, or structural wear that make them unsuitable for resetting. If that's the case, we'll talk you through your options – including reinforcing the stone or incorporating it into the design in a different way.

Your stones will be handled with the utmost care and respect throughout the entire process.


2. Can I reuse my old gold in the remodelling?

We don’t reuse old gold for remodelling – and here’s why.
While we understand the sentimental value, we don’t melt down and reuse old gold when crafting a new piece. That’s because each jeweller has their own specific gold alloy "recipe." Mixing different recipes can create porosity (tiny air bubbles in the metal), weakening the structure of your new piece and increasing the risk of breakage over time.

To ensure the highest quality, we craft all new pieces using fresh, guaranteed alloys. Instead, we offer a gold buy-back credit, so your original gold can still contribute meaningfully to your remodel without compromising on strength or integrity.


3. What if I don’t know what design I want?

That’s exactly what our complimentary design consultation is for.
You don’t need to have anything figured out before coming in. We’ll sit down with you, talk through your style, ideas, and what the piece means to you. Our team will create sketches and CAD designs to help you visualise your new piece.

We’ll guide you every step of the way to bring your vision to life – even if you’re not quite sure what that looks like yet.


4. How long does the remodelling process take?

Typically 6–8 weeks from design approval.
Once your design is finalised and approved, your piece will be handcrafted by our jewellers with precision and care.

If you have a special date in mind – like a birthday, anniversary, or wedding – let us know as early as possible and we’ll do our best to meet your timeline.


5. How much does remodelling cost?

It depends on the design – but the first step is free.
Because every remodelling project is unique, pricing varies based on the design complexity, the condition of your stones, and whether additional materials are required.

In the month of May, we are offering a free consultation and CAD design (valued at $250) to get you started, and you’ll receive a clear quote before we proceed. We also offer flexible payment options to make it easier to bring your dream piece to life.