F.A.Q. REINVENTION

Frequently Asked Questions-
1WHICH MATERIALS CAN BE USED FOR REINVENTION?
I can reinvent the following materials-
* Sterling silver 925
* 9k, 18k, 24k golds (yellow, white and rose)
I can also incorporate your own wood or gemstones
2WHICH TYPES OF JEWELLERY CAN BE REINVENTED?
I can reinvent the following jewellery items-
* Rings
* Pendants
* Bracelets
* Bangles
* Chains
* Earrings
* Charms
* Brooches
* Tie pins
* Cufflinks
PLEASE NOTE- ALL OF THE ABOVE MUST BE IN THE MATERIALS LISTED PREVIOUSLY.
3HOW MANY GRAMS OF JEWELLERY DO I NEED TO WORK WITH?
I can work with as little as 1g of jewellery, it will just mean that more silver/gold will be needed to be added which will reflect in the cost.
4HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Each job is priced individually dependant on how much silver/gold you have and the type of design you chose for your final piece. I have a reinvention catalogue that gives an indication of prices depending on your jewellery weight, however custom designs require a bespoke quote.
5HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?
Again, this is dependant on the type of design you choose. On average it takes around 4-6 weeks for plain designs and 6-8 weeks for more intricate designs.
6WHERE AM I BASED?
I am based in Portsmouth, Hampshire-UK.
7CAN YOU SEE STEP BY STEP HOW YOUR JEWELLERY IS REINVENTED?
Yes. I record the entire process in photo's and videos and share it on my social media platforms for you to watch (see below for examples), but if you do not have social media I will email the video to you.
8CAN I INCORPORATE CREMATION ASHES INTO REINVENTED DESIGNS?
Yes, with specific designs I can incorporate cremation ashes. All I require is a small token amount for each design. I can also include multi ashes in designs.
On placing a memorial reinvention order an ashes pack will be generated and sent to you for you to send your jewellery and ashes to us.
9WHY IS REINVENTED JEWELLERY MORE EXPENSIVE THAN STANDARD JEWELLERY?
Reinventing jewellery is a more complex process than making standard jewellery pieces, and there are more steps to it. For example- before I can even begin to make the final design I am required to clean the jewellery, extract any stones or pinch bails it may have, then I have to melt the jewellery into a bar which is then put through the milling machine to make the required size bar/strip to begin making the design.