Recycle Your Jewelry! Part Two

Published on: January 10th, 2011

Recycled Jewelry – Before and After Pics

Visit Recycle Your Jewelry – Part One for simple tips on how to maximize the potential of valuable unused diamonds, colored stones and mountings. Now, get inspired by jewelry recycling projects posted by Pricescopers. It’s time to revive your jewels!

1. Ballerina to Bezels

A family piece is recycled into two contemporary jewelry pieces- .28 ct diamond bezel pendant and .50 ct diamond band. A fantastic use of diamonds that were hidden away in the jewelry box!

Before

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Suggestions for a reset?

After

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yeah! my recycle project is done!

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2. From the 1980s to the 21st Century

A ridged gold 80s green tourmaline ring is updated in a new silver solitaire setting. Texaskj scrapped the gold and used the proceeds for a fresh new mounting.

Before

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It came from the ’80’s….

After

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It came from the ’80’s part 2

3. Cluster Ring to Stacking Ring

Me&myboys recycled her anniversary ring into a more practical diamond eternity band. The original was a beauty, but lifestyle changes made the transformation a must.

Before

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The Re-Birth of My Ring :o)

After

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The Re-Birth of My Ring :o)

4. Bracelet to Pendant

Citygal chose to recycle the diamonds from her gold bracelet into a five-stone pendant that better fits her style. The .77ctw of diamonds are now set in white gold.

Before

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From a bracelet to a pendant!

After

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From a bracelet to a pendant!

5. Shared Prong to Scattered Diamond Band

The diamonds in HooCares original setting were overwhelmed by heavy prongs. The end result? Sparkling diamonds flush set in a contemporary scattered diamond band.

Before

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WF Scattered Diamond Band (Recycling Project Complete!)