One of the most meaningful services we offer at Solomon Jewelers in Wichita is heirloom jewelry redesign. Every week, people bring us jewelry they've inherited — a grandmother's engagement ring, a mother's diamond pendant, a collection of gold pieces from an estate — and ask us to turn it into something they'll actually wear.
Why Redesign Instead of Selling?
Inherited jewelry often has sentimental value far beyond its material worth. Redesigning keeps the stones and the memories while giving the piece a new life in a style that actually suits you. The result is jewelry that's both personally meaningful and something you'll reach for every day.
What's Possible
Almost anything. Common redesign projects we handle in Wichita include:
- Old diamond into a new engagement ring — Take a grandmother's diamond and set it in a modern solitaire, halo, or custom mounting
- Multiple pieces combined — Melt down several small gold pieces into a single substantial item
- Ring into pendant — A ring that no longer fits the finger can become a beautiful necklace
- Brooch into earrings — Vintage brooches often contain excellent stones that deserve a second life
- Updating a dated setting — Keep the original stone, replace the mounting with something current
- Resizing and restoration — Sometimes the piece just needs to fit better and be cleaned up
How the Process Works
Bring the piece into Solomon Jewelers in Wichita. We'll assess the stones (quality, condition, suitability for resetting), examine the metal, and discuss what you're imagining. We'll give you an honest quote — including whether we think the original stone is worth keeping or whether a replacement might serve you better. No judgment, no pressure.
From there, we design the new piece (with CAD rendering for complex projects), confirm your approval, and fabricate it in-house. Most heirloom redesigns take 3–6 weeks.
Bring It In
Even if you're not sure what you want to do with an inherited piece, bring it in. A conversation costs nothing and sometimes just seeing the possibilities is enough to spark an idea.
Learn about custom design at Solomon Jewelers → or book a redesign consultation →