Ideas for repurposing diamond bracelet?

[seechelle456]

My sweet aunt passed away last fall and left me this 14kt YG diamond bracelet. It means a lot that she wanted me to have it, and I would love to keep it as is...but am not at all a fan of yellow gold (it just doesn't compliment my light olive skin). I first considered just getting it plated in white gold, but then thought it might be fun to take the diamonds out and make a ring or two out of those (there are 22 total, I believe...but I have no info on the size or quality of the diamonds). Thoughts? There are no plans to do anything in the immediate future, but I don't want this project to cost a fortune either!

 

[JPie]

Do you wear earrings? That could lend itself nicely to a DBTY style.

 

[seechelle456]

JPie, I do! That is actually a great idea as I need more earrings and that is a lovely style. Thank you for the suggestion!

 

[Austina]

That’s a fantastic idea

 

[dtnyc]

I have an 11 stone channel set ring that I want to update and I was thinking about having something like this made- Gladiator ring by Doryn Wallach - obviously a lot depends on the stone size- but I would love to have an easy to wear (low profile) statement ring like this

 

[seechelle456]

I love that!

 

[Bron357]

My idea would be break it into thirds, pair of dangle earrings and the remaining piece set into a short necklace.
And yes, rhodium or white gold plating would work if you prefer that colour. In a necklace / earrings you won’t have the problem of “it wearing off over time” meaning another “replate” wouldn’t be necessary.

 

[seechelle456]

Thank you! I do like the idea of having a pair of earrings and a matching necklace. So many good options to consider!