Repurpose Jewelry into a New Treasure There are hundreds of reasons why your old jewelry might suffer such a fate. Maybe it’s a broken clasp on a necklace or bracelet that you never got around to fixing. Maybe it’s a loose gemstone or diamond setting that makes you nervous to wear that ring for fear of losing the stone. In these ‘cases, some simple jewelry repair is in order, and a quick visit to your local jeweler will bring that jewelry back to life. But in many other cases, old jewelry gets put away and forgotten because its style is outdated or simply not a good match for its owner’s personal sense of taste. Does that mean that jewelry can never be enjoyed again? Heaven’s no! It means it’s time for a revamp! While the style of a particular piece of jewelry might not be to your liking, the beautiful and valuable elements of that jewelry most certainly are. So why not take the elements you love and turn them into a new piece of jewelry that you’ll be proud to wear? The process is easier than most people initially think, and you’ll end up with a truly unique piece of custom jewelry made from the parts and pieces of what was previously a “jewelry stash of shame.” Unworn diamonds and gemstones can be re-purposed into new settings. Gold and silver can be melted down to create a brand new custom ring, necklace, bracelet… the options are endless, really. If you’re dealing with heirloom jewelry, this is a great way keep the sentimental value in tact while still enjoying a piece of jewelry that you are proud to wear and pass on to future generations. Your local jeweler can help you to discover the many options available to you, and in many cases the cash value of surplus gold or silver can be applied toward the cost of creating your new custom jewelry. It’s a win-win. So, clean out that secret drawer and breathe some new life into that old jewelry.