
Sometimes the most precious gifts we can give (or receive) are already sitting in our jewelry box.
Heirloom jewelry is one of the greatest ways to connect with loved ones through time. As such, these pieces are not meant to sit in the back of a jewelry box. They are meant to be worn with pride and treasured from generation to generation. That said, sometimes you might acquire a piece that doesn’t suit your style or taste – but it still means something to you.
This is where we come in...
Whether you've inherited jewelry from loved ones, or you have a piece you'd like to pass down, we want to make sure your heirlooms will be well preserved and well loved. First, we will evaluate the piece’s metal and gemstone durability and condition to discern whether it can and/or should be repaired or altered. Then, we can dream together. You may already know what changes you'd like to make, but if not, that's ok too! We would love to make some suggestions....
- Wear It Differently: Maybe necklaces just aren't your style... we can turn a strand of pearls into stackable bracelets or take gemstones from one piece and set them in a ring that you'll wear with you everywhere you go. Many gemstones can be ‘repurposed’ into different pieces. And we encourage you to think of what you would like best. Earrings? A ring? A bracelet? Or a necklace? Options can be abundant and provide an opportunity for you to see the jewelry in a new light.
- Reset Precious Stones: If you inherited an engagement ring, we can update the style by crafting something completely "you" with the stones that preserve your family's history – a pendant, per se, or maybe inserted into a stylish gold bangle.
- Elevate Your Metals: If you love the gemstones featured in the jewelry, but not the metal setting, we can help find a new mounting – of a similar or a different style. Maybe you’d prefer platinum to yellow gold to make your diamond "pop." Maybe rose gold goes better with your skin tone than white gold, or you simply don't care for the style of your necklace's chain. Whatever the case, we have options.
We honor the priceless value of these heirlooms and take great care in breathing new life into them. Thank you for entrusting us with your most treasured pieces. Please stop by for a visit or give us a call if you have a piece (or pieces) you'd like to reimagine.
Your friends at Simms.