A Heirloom. A Revival. A Legacy.
Preserving the Past. Reimagining the Future.
Jewellery Redesign and Remodelling Services in New Zealand
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Our fine jewellery is a celebration of your story, crafted with the world’s rarest natural gemstones. Whether your vision begins at $3000 or reaches heights of $100,000 NZD we create pieces as extraordinary as you are at a price that feels just right for you.
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At Layaz, we believe every piece of jewellery has a story worth retelling. Our Jewellery Redesign and Remodelling service transforms old or unworn pieces into new bespoke creations preserving their sentimental value while refreshing their beauty.
Designed in our Auckland studio, each redesign combines sustainable practice, expert craftsmanship, and your personal story. Whether it’s an heirloom diamond ring, a vintage pendant, or an inherited gemstone, we’ll help you reimagine it into something timeless and uniquely yours.
Why Redesign Your Jewellery
Preserve Sentimental Value
Family heirlooms and vintage pieces carry emotional significance.
Our redesign service lets you retain the gemstones and metals you cherish while giving them a modern form that suits your style.
Sustainable Fine Jewellery
By repurposing existing metals and gemstones, you’re reducing waste and embracing ethical luxury.
Our process aligns with sustainable jewellery principles keeping materials in use while maintaining fine jewellery quality.
Custom Designs Tailored to You
Every redesign begins with your vision. From classic solitaires to contemporary statement pieces.
We create a bespoke design that captures your personal aesthetic and the memories behind your original piece.
What We Can Redesign or Remodel
Layaz’s redesign services cover nearly all fine jewellery types
Engagement rings
Wedding Bands
Pendants and necklaces
Earrings and studs
Vintage gemstone jewellery
Family heirlooms or inherited pieces
Whether you wish to modify the setting, reset gemstones, change metal colour, or completely transform the design, our expert team ensures your new piece remains true to its story while matching your current style.
Our Jewellery Redesign Process
Consultation and Evaluation
Your bespoke journey begins with a personal consultation: in our Auckland design studio, virtually online, or at your favourite cafe.
We’ll assess your existing jewellery and discuss ideas for redesign, including preferred styles, gemstones, and metals.
Gemstone and Metal Recovery
We carefully extract and clean the gemstones and metals from your original piece.
Whether it’s gold, platinum, or silver, every material is evaluated for reuse or replacement.
Design and Approval
Our in-house designers create detailed renderings, giving you a lifelike preview of your earrings before production begins.
Allowing you to fine-tune every detail.
Handcrafting and Transformation
Once approved, our jewellers bring your design to life with precision craftsmanship.
Using your reclaimed materials and new enhancements if desired, your redesigned piece is finished to the Layaz Hallmark Quality Standard ensuring exceptional durability and artistry.
Delivery and Support
Once complete, your piece arrives beautifully packaged and certified with a Layaz Originality Report, service guarantee, and insured delivery.
From our studio to your hands, anywhere in New Zealand.
Ethical and Sustainable Redesign
At Layaz, sustainability is more than a principle it’s a promise. By remodelling your existing jewellery, we minimise the need for new mining and material waste.
We also prioritise ethical sourcing when introducing new gemstones or metals, ensuring every redesigned piece upholds responsible fine-jewellery practices.
Designed in New Zealand Loved Worldwide
Layaz serves clients across Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington, Christchurch, Queenstown, and throughout New Zealand.
Our design process combines personal consultation, ethical sourcing, and bespoke design allowing clients across New Zealand and worldwide to own fine jewellery that embodies meaning and sophistication.
Book Your Jewellery Redesign Consultation
Start your jewellery transformation with Layaz
New Zealand’s bespoke fine jewellery designer.
Schedule a complimentary consultation to discuss your existing pieces, explore design possibilities, and bring your story to life through sustainable craftsmanship.
Jewellery Redesign & Remodelling: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Jewellery redesign and remodelling is the art of transforming your old, unworn, or heirloom pieces into new bespoke creations, preserving sentimental gemstones while giving them a modern, elegant form handcrafted to perfection.
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Redesigning lets you honour your past while embracing your present style. At Layaz, we give your cherished pieces new life through refined craftsmanship and sustainable fine-jewellery design.
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Our bespoke redesigns begin at around $2,500 NZD, with pricing based on metal recovery, gemstone use, and design complexity.
Every project is individually quoted after consultation to ensure transparency and fairness.
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Yes. We can remove, clean, and repurpose your original diamonds or gemstones. Whether it’s a family heirloom or vintage treasure, we’ll reimagine it beautifully into your new bespoke piece.
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Absolutely. Layaz can melt and refine your gold or platinum for reuse, or combine it with new materials for added strength and brilliance, keeping your story alive in every element.
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Yes. Our process supports ethical luxury by reusing existing materials and responsibly sourcing any new ones, reducing the need for mining and minimising environmental impact.
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Layaz remodels all fine jewellery types: engagement rings, wedding bands, pendants, earrings, vintage pieces, and heirlooms, ensuring each redesign blends heritage and modern craftsmanship.
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Yes. Our heirloom remodelling service preserves your sentimental gemstones and metals while updating the design for comfort, durability, and contemporary beauty.
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Your journey begins with a personal consultation. We evaluate your existing piece, sketch concepts, create lifelike renderings, and handcraft your new design in our Auckland studio.
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On average, 6–8 weeks, depending on design complexity and materials. We keep you updated through each stage, from concept to completion ensuring a seamless experience.
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Yes. Whether it’s an old engagement ring or a vintage pendant, we can remodel any fine jewellery piece, even those not originally crafted by us.
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That’s the essence of our craft. Every redesign preserves the emotional core of your jewellery, the gemstones, the memories, and the story, while reimagining its form for today.
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Yes. Many clients combine gemstones or metals from several heirlooms to create a single meaningful piece, a stunning blend of generations and memories.
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Yes. We offer both in-person and virtual consultations, serving clients across New Zealand and worldwide. You can explore design concepts remotely before finalising your bespoke creation.
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Absolutely. We create detailed CAD renderings and digital previews so you can visualise your new design and make adjustments before production begins.
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Yes. Layaz provides photography of your jewellery before and after remodelling, allowing you to appreciate its remarkable transformation - a legacy reborn.
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Completely. Redesigning allows you to enjoy your sentimental pieces again, reduce waste, and invest in a timeless heirloom handcrafted to your taste and lifestyle.
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You may choose to retain, recycle, or credit leftover materials toward your final piece ensuring complete transparency in both cost and process.
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Yes. Every redesigned piece is crafted by hand by our expert artisants, merging artistry with world-class precision and ethical sourcing.
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Simply book your complimentary consultation online or in our Auckland studio. Together, we’ll reimagine your treasured pieces into fine jewellery that carries your past and future beautifully.