What to Know Before You Redesign Old Jewelry: A Guide for Batavia Shoppers

KHJ
Aug 4
3 min read

Have a piece of jewelry sitting in a drawer because it’s not your style—but too sentimental to let go of? You're not alone. At K. Hollis Jewelers in Batavia, we help customers every day turn outdated or unworn pieces into something fresh, meaningful, and wearable again.

Karen helping a customer with jewelry redesign in Batavia store — *Our redesign process always starts with a conversation—what matters to you, and how we can bring it to life.*

Whether it’s a ring you inherited, a gift you never quite loved, or a diamond that deserves a second life, jewelry redesign is one of our favorite ways to create something personal and beautiful—without starting from scratch.

Why Batavia Locals Are Choosing to Redesign Their Jewelry

We hear it all the time:

“This was my grandmother’s, and I want to wear it—but it’s just not me.”
“My engagement ring doesn’t fit my style anymore, but I want to keep the stone.”
“I’d love to turn this old ring into a necklace for my daughter.”

Redesign is more than a trend—it’s a way to preserve the memories and emotional value of your jewelry, while updating it for your lifestyle. If you're in Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles, or Naperville, K. Hollis is your local expert in jewelry transformation.

Two solitaire diamond rings before their redesigned at K. Hollis Jewelers — Before

After two solitaire diamond rings are redesigned into pendants at K. Hollis Jewelers — After

What Can You Turn Old Jewelry Into?

You’d be surprised how many creative possibilities exist. Some of the most popular redesign projects we do right here in our Batavia store include:

Pendants made from engagement rings or center stones
Engagement rings remade using the original stones
Slider pearl necklaces made from a strung pearl necklace
Cluster rings into stackable rings
Take the stones from a ring to create earrings

We’ll guide you through what’s possible—whether you’re working with yellow gold, platinum, diamonds, or colored gemstones.

What to Expect When You Redesign with K. Hollis

Inside K. Hollis Jewelers Custom and Redesign space with free consultations available — A look inside of our store: our cozy custom design and redesign space.

Redesigning jewelry can feel overwhelming—but we make it easy, personal, and fun.

Here’s how it works:

Come in for a consultation (appointment recommended for custom pieces)
We’ll sit down with you, look over your pieces, and talk about your goals—whether sentimental, stylistic, or both.
Explore options with our in-house design team
We’ll share redesign ideas, estimate timelines and costs, and offer expert recommendations based on your stones, metal, and wearability.
See your vision come to life
Using sketches or CAD designs (for custom pieces), we’ll create something completely unique. Our on-site jeweler ensures quality from start to finish.

Redesign timelines usually range from 3-6 weeks, and we always keep you in the loop every step of the way.

Real Redesign Inspiration from Our Store

We’ve helped thousands of local customers bring their stories to life through redesign. A few favorites:

A three-stone diamond ring that became a pendant for everyday wear
A beloved vintage ring worn by a mother turned into a new modern heirloom for her daughter
A client who turned “a jewelry box full of old jewelry” into a sleek new ring stack

Your pieces tell a story. We help you keep it going.

Customer Testimonials

Tips for a Meaningful Redesign

Thinking about redesigning something soon? A few ways to make the process smoother:

✓ Bring in all the pieces you might want to repurpose—even broken or mismatched items

✓ Let us know the sentimental backstory (we love helping you preserve it)

✓ Consider engraving names, dates, or a phrase to make it truly one-of-a-kind

✓ Be open to transforming one piece into several smaller keepsakes or gifts

Start the Conversation—No Pressure, Just Possibility

Karen shows a customer her finished ring for the first time at her store K. Hollis Jewelers — Jewelry holds emotion—our team helps you carry those stories forward, beautifully and thoughtfully.

Whether you’re marking a milestone or finally ready to wear the jewelry you’ve inherited, we’d love to help. K. Hollis Jewelers is known throughout Batavia, Geneva, and St. Charles for personalized service, honest advice, and heartfelt results.

Stop by anytime, or schedule a free design consultation to talk with Karen or someone from our team.

Enjoy a glass of wine while we explore your options—no rush, no pressure. Redesigning jewelry isn’t about starting over—it’s about honoring your story, and continuing it in a way that fits your life today.