Trends come and go, but those engagement and wedding rings will be with you forever, whether you’re still married, you’ve moved on, lost a spouse or inherited a family member's rings. Whether you choose to upgrade your wedding ring, redesign it entirely or repurpose the stones into a new piece of jewelry, you can give treasured pieces new life. Here are a few ideas when you’re ready for a ring refresh.
upgrade the center stone
Have a milestone anniversary coming up and want a wedding ring upgrade? Change out the center stone. Maybe your tastes have changed from a round stone to a cushion cut. Or perhaps you want a natural diamond or moissanite stone with more clarity or a higher carat. Either way, upgrading your ring is an easy way to give it new life.
incorporate new stones into the ring
Think of adding new stones into your setting as a ring redesign. Incorporating the birthstones of your children or grandchildren along the sides of your wedding band can nicely accentuate your center diamond. Perhaps when your spouse proposed, they were prioritizing the thoughtfulness and sentiment behind the proposal rather than focusing solely on the size of the center stone due to budget constraints. Embellishing your current wedding ring with white sapphires or lab grown diamonds can help create a stunning sparkle — no new wedding ring required.
have the ring engraved
Keeping sentimental moments written inside the ring can add meaning to a piece of jewelry, whether it’s the date of your wedding, your spouse’s initials or a personal saying. You can even give men’s wedding bands a facelift by adding engraved designs, words or numbers to the outside of the ring.
use stones in a new setting
If you’re looking to redesign your wedding ring entirely or you want to use your mother’s or grandmother’s diamond, simply repurpose the stones. Visit your local Helzberg store to help select a new setting that fits your style and accommodates the new gemstones.
Helzberg has a myriad of in-store services that can help you transform your wedding ring into a masterpiece. Resize or redesign your rings, or get them repurposed, repaired and appraised at your nearest Helzberg Diamonds location.