Custom rejewl wedding ring stack in yellow gold on model | Lisa Robin

ReJewel: Redesign Your Jewelry

Reimagine Your Story.

“I have this heirloom piece… but it just isn’t me.”

We hear this often—quietly, sometimes with guilt, sometimes with relief. A ring inherited but never worn. A diamond from a marriage that shaped you, but no longer defines you. Jewelry that carries history, yet feels disconnected from the person you are today.

ReJewel™ exists for this exact moment.

At Lisa Robin, ReJewel™ is our proprietary approach to heirloom redesign and engagement ring reset—one that honors where your jewelry has been, while intentionally shaping where it goes next. This is not about erasing the past. It is about carrying meaning forward in a way that feels honest, modern, and deeply personal.

ReJewel™ is transformation through design. Your story, thoughtfully reimagined.

Key Takeaways

  • An Engagement Ring Reset Honors What Came Before: ReJewel™ allows you to preserve meaning while thoughtfully reshaping your jewelry into something that reflects where you are now.
  • Transformation Through Design, Not Erasure: This process is not about starting over—it’s about carrying history forward in a way that feels honest, modern, and deeply personal.
  • A Guided Approach to Heirloom Redesign: You’ll receive clear guidance on what to keep, what to redesign, and what to release—so every decision feels intentional.
  • Clarity Around Process, Cost, and Timing: From consultation through completion, you’ll understand how design choices impact timeline, flexibility, and investment—without surprises.

What Is a ReJewel™?

A ReJewel™ is the process of redesigning existing jewelry—often heirloom or sentimental pieces—into a new custom design that reflects your style, values, and life today.

Using the diamonds, gemstones, and precious metals you already own, we create a one-of-a-kind piece that feels intentional rather than inherited, personal rather than preserved.

This may include:

  • Resetting an heirloom diamond into a custom engagement ring

  • Redesigning a wedding set into a right-hand ring

  • Transforming a dated ring into a modern solitaire or statement design

  • Resetting a loose diamond into a necklace or pendant

  • Creating a wearable tribute using inherited jewelry

  • Reworking multiple pieces into one cohesive design

Every ReJewel™ is custom. Every outcome is different. What remains consistent is the care, clarity, and craftsmanship behind the process.

Think of it as your story—retold with intention.

Why You Would Choose to ReJewel™

With ReJewel™ you are rarely starting from nothing. They are starting from meaning.

Some are honoring a loved one.
Some are celebrating a new chapter.
Some are reclaiming something that no longer feels aligned.

Common reasons clients choose to ReJewel™ include:

  • Your personal style has evolved, but your jewelry has not

  • You inherited yellow gold but prefer platinum or white gold

  • You want to mark an engagement, anniversary, or vow renewal using existing diamonds

  • You want to reset a diamond from a previous marriage into something that reflects who you are now

  • You want to turn inherited jewelry into something you actually wear

  • You value sustainability and intentional design over starting from scratch

There is no single “right” reason. There is only your reason—and that is where we begin.

Engagement Ring Resets & Heirloom Redesigns

One of the most common ReJewel™ projects is an engagement ring reset.

Whether you are working with an heirloom diamond, a loose diamond, or an existing engagement ring, resetting allows you to create a piece that feels current, wearable, and distinctly yours—without losing the emotional significance of the original stone.

Popular engagement ring reset scenarios include:

  • Resetting a family diamond into a modern solitaire

  • Updating a vintage setting while preserving the original diamond

  • Creating a lower-profile ring for everyday wear

  • Redesigning a halo or multi-stone ring into a clean, contemporary setting

  • Incorporating side stones into a new design or band

Resetting an engagement ring is not simply about aesthetics—it is about alignment. The result is a ring that reflects both your history and your present.

Creativity & Craftsmanship, Without Compromise

ReJewel™ follows the same design philosophy as our custom engagement rings: thoughtful design, intentional materials, and uncompromising craftsmanship.

Every project begins with curiosity—about your story, your lifestyle, and how you want your jewelry to feel when you wear it.

Lisa is personally involved in every ReJewel™ design, guiding creative decisions and ensuring that each piece reflects the Lisa Robin aesthetic: refined, timeless, and deeply considered.

Our bench jewelers combine traditional goldsmithing techniques with modern technology, allowing for precision, durability, and longevity. Every setting, prong, and detail is executed with heirloom-level standards.

The result is not just redesigned jewelry—it is jewelry built to last, and to be loved.

Rejewel finished wide band with diamonds ffrom Lisa Robin

After ReJewel™

Original wedding set before redesigned by Lisa Robin

Before ReJewel™

What Stones & Materials Can Be Used?

ReJewel™ projects may include:

Diamonds

  • Natural diamonds
  • Lab-grown diamonds
  • Heirloom diamonds
  • Loose diamonds

Gemstones

  • Sapphires
  • Emeralds
  • Rubies
  • Select colored gemstones (evaluated individually)

Metals

  • Gold (yellow, white, or rose)
  • Platinum

Your existing metals may be reused when structurally appropriate, or recycled and credited toward your project. This ensures quality while honoring sustainability.

Please note: very small melee or pavé stones may not always be suitable for resetting. Each piece is evaluated individually during consultation.

How the ReJewel™ Process Works

ReJewel™ mirrors our Custom Engagement Ring Design process, with additional care given to evaluation, preservation, and transformation.

Step #1

Book a Design Consultation

Meet one-on-one with Lisa—either in our Dayton, Ohio studio or virtually.

We will review your existing jewelry, discuss your story, and explore your design goals. This conversation sets the foundation for everything that follows.

Radiant cut solitaire with bold yellow gold shank on model | Lisa Robin
Step #2

Define Your Vision

Together, we clarify what you want your new piece to feel like. We consider:

  • Your lifestyle and how you wear jewelry
  • Your aesthetic preferences
  • The emotional significance of your materials
  • How this piece fits into your life today

This step ensures the final design is not just beautiful, but meaningful.

Step #3

CAD Designs and Renderings

Your ideas are translated into detailed digital renderings, allowing you to see proportions, profiles, and settings before production begins.

This collaborative stage allows for refinement and confidence before crafting.

Before and After

Old engagement ring before resetting with Lisa Robin
Final wedding set after resetting by Lisa Robin
Step # 4

Handcrafted Transformation

Once approved, your ReJewel™ is crafted by our master jewelers. From casting to setting, every step is executed with precision and care.

You will receive updates along the way until your piece is complete.

Before & After: How We Decide What to Keep, Change, or Let Go

ReJewel™ is not about starting over—it is about deciding with intention.

One of the most valuable parts of the redesign process is the conversation around what to preserve and what to release. This decision-making framework ensures that the final piece feels grounded in meaning, not obligation.

Step One: Identify the Emotional Core

Every heirloom piece has one element that carries the most significance. Often, it is the center diamond. Sometimes, it is a gemstone, engraving, or even the story behind how the piece was acquired.

This emotional core becomes the anchor of the redesign.

Questions we explore:

  • What part of this piece feels non-negotiable?
  • What story do you want to carry forward?
  • What feels meaningful—and what feels inherited out of duty?

Step Two: Evaluate Design & Wearability

Next, we look at how the original design functions in real life.

We assess:

  • Height and profile of the setting
  • Comfort and practicality for daily wear
  • Proportions relative to your hand
  • Structural integrity of existing components

Many heirloom rings were designed for occasional wear, not modern lifestyles. Redesigning allows us to prioritize comfort without sacrificing beauty.

Step Three: Define What No Longer Serves You

This step is often the most freeing.

Clients frequently realize they have been holding onto jewelry that no longer reflects who they are. Letting go of outdated elements—extra side stones, heavy settings, or stylistic details—creates space for clarity.

ReJewel™ gives you permission to edit.

Step Four: Design Forward with Intention

With clarity established, we design forward—using modern proportions, timeless aesthetics, and thoughtful craftsmanship.

The result is not a replica of the past. It is a piece that honors history while clearly belonging to the present.

This process is what makes ReJewel™ feel transformational rather than transactional.

Timeline

Most ReJewel™ projects take approximately 3–4 weeks from the time materials are received and the design is approved.Complex projects or multi-piece transformations may require additional time, which will be discussed during consultation.

Cost & Investment

Every ReJewel™ is custom, and pricing varies based on design complexity and materials.

  • A design fee begins the process and is credited toward your final project
  • Existing materials are evaluated for reuse or recycling credit
  • ReJewel™ often offers meaningful value compared to starting entirely from scratch

Most importantly, you are investing in a piece that carries both history and intention—something that cannot be replicated.

Frequently Asked Questions About Redesigning Heirloom Jewelry

An engagement ring reset involves removing an existing diamond from its original setting and placing it into a new custom design that better suits your style or lifestyle.

Yes. Loose diamonds are ideal for ReJewel™ projects and can be transformed into engagement rings, necklaces, or other custom designs.

No. ReJewel™ includes necklaces, right-hand rings, statement jewelry, and tribute pieces—any project where existing materials are redesigned.

In some cases, yes. Metals are evaluated for structural integrity. If reuse is not ideal, metals may be recycled for credit.

Often, yes. Using existing diamonds or gemstones can offer value, though each project is custom and varies in scope.

Most projects take 3–4 weeks after materials are received and designs are approved.

Yes. ReJewel™ consultations can be done virtually, and materials can be securely shipped to our studio.