REWORK X RECYCLE: Emma
Breathe new life into your pre-loved jewellery with our REWORK X RECYCLE services. We encourage our community to curate a collection of jewellery that they will wear forever and renew or rework those they no longer do.
As part of our sustainability initiative, REWORK X RECYCLE, we had the pleasure of working with Emma of redesigning her heirloom jewellery that had been in her family for several generations. Although the pieces were incredibly sentimental, they were not to her taste, and as a result they were kept hidden away in a jewellery box.
This week we spoke to Emma about her experience with KIND, and we have shared her lovely words with you all.
Can you talk us through the pieces we reworked and why they were so sentimental to you:
I reworked pieces of jewellery that I inherited from my family. Knowing that I could redesign them and turn them into pieces that I could wear everyday, like my grandmother and great grandmother did, was so important to me. Now I get to carry part of them with me each day, knowing that they are made of the same gold and stones that they cherished. It makes me feel like they are with me every day.
Why did you choose to work with KIND collection on your pieces?
I chose KIND because Tansy is hands down an absolute treasure. Not only is she the loveliest person you could ever meet but she is so passionate about every piece she's worked on with me with. It's amazing how she can make an idea in your head a reality. She is also so easy to brainstorm ideas with and so patient even when you end up changing your mind 100 times as you can get so scared of getting it wrong! But she's so understanding and committed to getting what you want absolute right, it's almost like the items are her family heirlooms too! She's a true artist and when I end up sending off my family treasures, I do in the knowledge that what I get back will be better than I even imagined!
How do your new designs make you feel?
Like home. Like being part of something bigger than myself. Like I'm connected to people in my family from generations that I never even met. It's a strange combination of comfort, pride and joy that is hard to put into words.
Do you have any tips or advice for people considering turning their heirloom pieces into something new?
Go for it. Even if you're worried just talk ideas through. You don't have to commit until you're certain you've got it right. Tansy has an amazing ability to get you to where you need to be. I've never felt any pressure to commit to anything and have always felt like so much thought and inspiration has gone into my pieces. Don't be afraid to look into what you can create with Kind. It's amazing.
If our REWORK X RECYCLE initiative resonates with you, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We can use the entirety of your pre-loved jewellery, or combine it with new precious metals and gemstones too. Book an appointment online (here), or get in touch via email (hello@kindjewellery.com).