Everything new is old again

[boerumbiddy]

I want to show you the work of a friend's cousin's daughter (is that far-enough removed for disinterest?), Sunny S. Bond, who among other things works with people who want to put vintage family gems in wearable settings. I usually believe in leaving well enough alone, as the older settings are often more charming than newer versions, but in this case I think the final products are real improvements. Will post a couple of pictures later, but first a couple of links.
Run-of-the mill solitaire and a bunch of small family stones turns into cluster ring:
http://sunnysbond.com/work#/id/i6974669
Blah emerald solitaire becomes centerpiece of three-stone ring, with vintage matching band:
http://sunnysbond.com/work#/id/i5285956

There are a bunch more examples on her site: http://sunnysbond.com/work#/id/i8893496

 

[boerumbiddy]

Cluster by Sunny S. Bond:
Three-stone by Sunny S. Bond:

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Thanks for sharing! The ring with the thread/wool in it was particularly clever!

cheers--Sharon

 

[ringmaven]

I love the before/afters! Very nice!!

 

[VRBeauty]

Thanks for sharing this - her work is as beautiful as it is resourceful!

 

[ruchiogale]

And everything old is becoming new again. All the previous jewellery designs are considered ROYAL these days and it's considered to be a status symbol.