Post by PolarGreen12 on Nov 18, 2016 5:41:03 GMT
Have any Peas ever had jewelry melted down and recreated into something new?
My Mom has been asking me what I would like for a graduation gift in May. When I graduated with my B.A. my parents designed a sapphire in a platinum setting for me. And I would love a diamond now, I have never had one, but I know that's too much to ask for.
Then I remembered I have both sets of wedding rings that my Gramma and Poppa had. They eloped after knowing each other for 3 weeks and their first set was quite small. For their 50th anniversary, they bought much nicer sets. I've always loved the story of how they got married and would love to have their jewelry melted and redesigned to be able to wear myself. My Mom loves the idea.
I have a style picked out. Ring It would be in yellow gold though. I would only need to add the small diamonds in the circle. Her solitaire and the gold from all four rings should be enough for the rest. I don't want the diamonds on the band.
But will this just cost even more than buying a ring? Of course I won't have any idea of cost till I go to a few jewelers and get some quotes. BUt I'm wondering if it is even worth bothering. Any chance this wouldn't top $1000?
My Mom has been asking me what I would like for a graduation gift in May. When I graduated with my B.A. my parents designed a sapphire in a platinum setting for me. And I would love a diamond now, I have never had one, but I know that's too much to ask for.
Then I remembered I have both sets of wedding rings that my Gramma and Poppa had. They eloped after knowing each other for 3 weeks and their first set was quite small. For their 50th anniversary, they bought much nicer sets. I've always loved the story of how they got married and would love to have their jewelry melted and redesigned to be able to wear myself. My Mom loves the idea.
I have a style picked out. Ring It would be in yellow gold though. I would only need to add the small diamonds in the circle. Her solitaire and the gold from all four rings should be enough for the rest. I don't want the diamonds on the band.
But will this just cost even more than buying a ring? Of course I won't have any idea of cost till I go to a few jewelers and get some quotes. BUt I'm wondering if it is even worth bothering. Any chance this wouldn't top $1000?
