Transform Your Jewelry: A Guide to Remounting Your Diamond Ring

Remounting your diamond ring shouldn’t make your head spin. If this is your first time looking into remounting a diamond, chances are the possibilities seem confusing and endless. Sifting through all the information can be challenging, so we have created a handy guide to simplify this process as much as possible.

Quick Summary

• Remounting a diamond ring allows you to personalize it while keeping the sentimentality.
• Changes in style and celebrations of new life milestones are ways to honor the past while updating it for the future.
• Remounting styles, such as halo or three-stone settings, allow the old diamond to be incorporated into newer pieces while allowing room for newer symbolic stones to join the mix.
• Further personalizations, such as engravings or gemstones, can be added to maintain or give more meaning to the diamond ring.

Why Remount Your Diamond Ring?

You aren’t the same person you were three, five, twenty years ago. As life changes, chances are your style has grown and evolved. With this, sentimental pieces are probably sitting at the bottom of your jewelry box collecting dust, but they don’t have to anymore! Here are some popular reasons why people choose to remount their diamond rings:

• Changes in personal style
• Celebrations of special milestones (anniversaries, new additions to family, etc)
• Refining an outdated design
• Blending a new diamond with a family heirloom
• Carrying out essential repairs.

Not all remounting has to be a dramatic shift from one piece to an entirely new creation. Sometimes, a subtle upgrade in metals, a new engraving, or the removal of an element that doesn’t align with your style anymore is all you need to make an old diamond ring into a piece you want to wear daily again.

Evaluating Your Options: Factors to Consider Before Remounting

First things first—you need a plan. Every good remount starts with an idea of what the final piece will look like, the budget for the remount, and who will bring your vision to life. All of this sounds simple enough, and it is if you know a reputable jeweler who is up to the task.

Budget

It’s best to approach resetting a diamond ring with a clear, firm budget that takes into account the materials, time, and intricacy of the redesign you are looking to achieve. Remounting a ring typically costs between $1,000 and $5,000 or more. This ensures that the ring is made with care but designed to withstand the test of time and durability so that it can continue to be cherished in the long term.

Desired Modifications

Communication is key not just in everyday life but also when it comes to making changes to your diamond ring. Whether you’re looking at a simple alteration of a prong setting or a whole new ring, it’s important to be able to explain what you’re looking for so that you can have the ring of your dreams.

Popular changes include adding colored gemstones for a pop of color, or upgrading the gold band quality from 14k to 18k. We are big fans of bringing our clients’ ideas to life and seeing how people honor old pieces while bringing new life into them.

Finding a Reputable Jeweler

Finding a reputable, experienced jeweler is crucial for resetting a diamond ring. You have to make sure that whoever you trust with your ring is going to treat it with care and will deliver results that exceed your expectations. This jeweler needs to be comfortable and experienced with remounting, especially for the more intricate undertakings.

We may be a bit biased, but at Frank Jewelers, we take pride in offering the best remounting services you’ll find. Our in-house goldsmith ensures that every ring we touch is cared for and treated with the utmost respect. We’ll work alongside you to design and create the ring of your dreams.

Popular Remounting Styles: From Halo to Three-Stone Settings

When it comes to remounting a ring, there are a ton of options to choose from. There is the halo setting, perfect for showing off a gorgeous family heirloom, with smaller accentuating diamonds surrounding it. There’s the three-stone ring, which is the go-to to represent the past, present, and future. Maybe the Toi Et Moi ring is more your style, with two stones sharing the spotlight. Then there’s the ever-popular solitaire style, where the diamond stands alone and speaks for itself. Whether you’re incorporating new meaning into your life or simplifying your ring into a new style, there is something for everyone.

Halo Settings

Halo rings are a phenomenal statement piece. Made to make the center stone the center of attention, the halo setting is ideal for showcasing a family heirloom or a diamond significant to you. When you create a halo ring, the smaller stones encircling the center diamond draw attention to it, increase its brilliance and sparkle, and make the centerpiece look larger. Even if your diamond isn’t a traditional shape, a halo ring can be custom-made to highlight the uniqueness of the diamond.

Three-Stone Settings

Three-stone settings are the go-to setting for representing the past, the present, and the future of your life. Whether you’re celebrating family milestones, phases of a relationship, or even work accomplishments, designing a three-stone ring with your existing diamond is a perfect way to pay homage to the past and bring it with you into the future.

Bold Designs

We love going big and bold with our remounts. What’s the point in updating a ring and not making it perfectly yours with elements you love and treasure? Styles like the Toi Et Moi (French for You and Me) ring, a tension set ring, or even one engraved with intricate designs and twists are popular because they turn old, rarely worn rings into a piece of jewelry that flawlessly represents you while still keeping the sentimental value.

Choosing to do a complete overhaul is a fun way to refresh pieces that are collecting dust at the bottom of your jewelry box, but even just simplifying the band into a dainty solitaire band can make the difference between a piece you love but will never wear and a ring that never leaves your hand.

Preserving Sentimental Value While Upgrading Your Ring

While remounting allows you to refresh the design, it is also important to preserve the sentimentality of the original diamond ring. Keeping the original center diamond is the most popular way to remount a ring, but it isn’t the only option.

Recasting old or broken jewelry into a new ring design is a great way to maintain the link with original materials and keep costs low. Adding things such as an enhancer or a ring jacket allows you to preserve the ring while still adding an extra amount of flair. If there are elements of the original design you love, incorporating them into the remount is also a great way to keep the sentimental integrity while bringing the ring up to date.

Customizing Your Remounted Ring: Personal Touches to Consider

Adding personal touches to the remounted ring through engraving makes your ring truly one-of-a-kind. We frequently see:

• Personal details (significant dates, names, initials, etc)
• Romantic sentiments such as quotes, lyrics, or phrases
• Symbols like a clover or infinity sign
• Spiritual references to reflect personal values

Engraving something small and simple can make all the difference in creating a ring that is uniquely yours. What can seem like minor details can become a way to connect the deepest with your ring.

The Remounting Process: What to Expect

The remounting process begins with a consultation to understand your needs, budget, and timeline. From there, we create a mockup or render of the remounted ring to ensure it’s what you want. The length of the process and the cost can vary based on the complexity of the design, the materials used, and the type of work required. Simple modifications like band resizing might only take a few hours, while adding intricate designs and more settings could take several days.

Caring for Your Remounted Diamond Ring

Remounting a diamond ring gives you a new, treasured piece of jewelry to love, but it will only stay beautiful and perfect as long as you take care of it. Regular cleaning, both at home and professionally, is essential to ensuring the longevity of your ring. Cleaning doesn’t just keep your ring looking brilliant, it also allows you to make sure that all stones are staying secure and the metal isn’t damaged in any way.

We’ve written a blog on how to clean diamond rings, but to sum up, we have a few tips:

• Avoid harsh chemicals! They can strip any protective coating and eat away at settings
• Use warm water, dish soap, and a soft (clean!) toothbrush to gently remove oils and dirt
• If you use a cleaning machine, read all of the instructions to avoid any mishaps
• Get it professionally cleaned at least twice a year to ensure it stays in tip-top shape

A clean ring is a gorgeous thing, and it is well worth the investment.

Wrapping Up

Remounting your diamond ring can seem nerve-wracking. It can be worrying to think that you might ruin the sentimentality of the piece if you change anything about it. However, we believe that each redesign allows you to breathe new life into the past. Updating an old ring to bring it into your current life allows you to find the joy in the old while celebrating how far you’ve come.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I consider remounting my diamond ring?

You should consider remounting your diamond ring if you want to refresh the design, celebrate new milestones, or adapt to an ever-evolving personal style.

What are some popular remounting styles?

Popular remounting styles include halo settings, three-stone settings, and bold designs to offer unique visual appeal and even add symbolism.

How can I preserve the sentimental value of my original ring while upgrading it?

Preserving the sentimental value of the original ring while upgrading it depends on where the sentiment lies. Keeping the original stone, elements of the original band, or just adding more flair to the ring can make sure that the ring you love is changed, but still reminds you of the fond memories you have associated with the ring.

How can I care for my remounted diamond ring?

Taking care of a remounted diamond ring is much like taking care of the original piece. It must be cleaned regularly, inspected for loose stones, and properly stored to maintain its brilliance.