Gold is timeless. It’s soft, malleable, and endlessly repurposable. You can melt it down, reshape it, and give it new life. Whether it’s from heirloom pieces, gold coins, or even dental gold, it holds value and stories. Gold never gets thrown away. It carries meaning. It endures across generations. That’s why it’s perfect for wedding rings.
For over 26 years, I’ve been transforming heirloom jewellery into new, bespoke wedding rings and other jewellery pieces. These aren’t just rings. They’re memories made wearable. They celebrate the couple’s future and honour the past. When you wear heirloom gold on your wedding day, you carry family history into your new life. It’s not just sentimental. It’s deeply symbolic.
The Power of Transforming Heirloom Jewellery
A wedding marks a new chapter. It’s about commitment, unity, and shared futures. But when you use heirloom gold, it’s also about roots.
Transforming heirlooms connects the past with the present. You honour loved ones while stepping into a new journey.
I’ve worked with gold that once belonged to grandmothers, great-uncles, and long-lost ancestors. Each piece tells a story. And when remodelled into wedding rings, that story continues.
Transforming heirloom jewellery isn’t just sustainable. It’s profoundly meaningful. It’s a physical link to your lineage. A quiet reminder of the love and strength that came before you.
Gold Coins with a New Purpose
One of my favourite commissions came from a couple who brought me a 24ct Australian gold coin. It featured a kangaroo, minted in 2009. It was a gift from the groom’s mother. She wanted the couple to use it for their wedding rings.
24ct gold is very soft. So, firstly, milling the coin down to a manageable cutting thickness. From there, I slicing off the exact weight needed for both rings.
To make the gold suitable for everyday wear, I alloy it with fine silver and copper. This reduces the purity from 24ct to 18ct — a perfect balance of strength and beauty.
With the newly created alloy, I begin the process of handmaking two simple, elegant wedding rings. Each stroke of the leather hammer, each pass through the rolling mill, is done with care and precision.
That coin becomes something more than a keepsake. It becomes a symbol of their commitment. And a gift that will last a lifetime.
Another beautiful example of transforming heirloom jewellery into something modern, yet meaningful.
From Grandparents' Rings to New Beginnings
Another deeply touching project involving three wedding bands from the couple’s grandparents. The gold had seen decades of marriage, love, and life.
Together, we decided to melt down the rings and transform them into new ones. The result was stunning — simple bands that look modern but carry decades of family heritage.
The symbolism is powerful. Their rings aren’t just about their love. They are a tribute to the love stories that came before.
Wearing those rings, they feel their grandparents with them — on the day and every day after.
These are the kinds of transformations which makes jewellery more than beautiful. They make it personal. Sacred, even.
It’s another moving example of the beauty in transforming heirlooms.
A Union Forged in Gold
Weddings are about union. Not just between two people — but also two families, two histories, two lifetimes.
Transforming heirloom jewellery into wedding rings is a way of weaving those histories together. It’s a celebration of love that spans generations.
It tells a story. One of continuity, resilience, and deep emotional connection. You’re not just starting a life together. You’re carrying loved ones with you — literally — in the gold you wear.
There is beauty in that. And great comfort.
Leftover Gold, Fresh Start
Sometimes, heirloom gold comes in unexpected forms. One couple brought me a mix: leftover white gold from a previous remodel, plus a few yellow gold pieces.
The white and yellow gold couldn’t just be mixed. Hence, exchanging the yellow gold for white ensures a consistent colour.
Once the alloys match, I melt everything into one solid bar. Then rolling it down into a sheet — just the right thickness and width for their chunky rings.
Next comes texturing. Then shaping. Finally, setting.
Her ring has extra detail — a trio of sparkling diamonds, channel-set for a sleek, modern finish.
What begins as a pile of old fragments becomes two bold, contemporary wedding rings. A perfect story of transforming heirlooms with purpose and vision.
A Grandmother’s Diamonds, A New Love Story
Rose gold always carries a certain warmth. And in this commission, the warmth runs deep.
The couple brought gold from the groom’s mother. It includes diamonds from his grandmother’s engagement ring.
Creating two bands from the rose gold. The soft blush tone is perfect — romantic and rich.
For her ring, they are incorporating the grandmother’s five diamonds. These are set into rubover setting along the top of the ring, catching the light and adding sparkle.
It is emotional. A tribute to a beloved woman. A way to keep her close, not just in memory but in form.
This is transforming heirloom jewellery at its most personal and heartfelt.
Your Rings, Your Story
Your wedding rings should be more than beautiful. They should be meaningful, and speak of your story. Where you come from and where you’re going.
Whether it’s a coin, an old chain, or rings from past generations, I can help you turn it into something truly unique.
Something made just for you. Something old, made new.
This is the essence of transforming heirlooms. I love the process of transforming old jewellery into new desirable pieces.
Planning your wedding and have heirloom gold, let’s talk.
Together, we’ll create wedding rings that are personal, poetic, and full of meaning.
Each transformation is unique. Every ring is handmade in my Brussels workshop, with care and intention.
Let your rings tell your story. A story of love, memory, and new beginnings.
Book your appointment today — and let’s begin the journey of transforming your heirlooms into something timeless.
