REWORK X RECYCLE: Claire

We recently had the pleasure of working with KIND customer, Claire, on her 40th birthday to redesign a Diamond Pendant that she had received from her parents when she was 18.

Whilst the initial design was sweet and beautifully made, it wasn’t a style that Claire felt passionate about, and thus the necklace was rarely worn.

After sitting down with Claire in an initial consultation, we quickly understood the aesthetic that she wanted brought to life. Firstly, we worked on a chunkier version of our Wild Love ring for her to wear alongside her wedding band. We incorporated 4 ethically mined Rubies into the design to signify each member of her family, which made the ring uniquely symbolic to Claire.

From here, we began the journey of redesigning her necklace from when she was 18, by using the existing 18ct gold and Diamond, alongside an eye-catching diamond that was a part of her grandmothers engagement ring and a gold chain she had also inherited. We designed a necklace with an organic form which took influence from the wild love ring with handcarved markings along each edge. The Diamonds were set flush within the pendant and she now has the option to wear them facing inwards or outwards depending on how visible she wants them to be.

The new design fit seamlessly into her everyday life and has become a piece that she will wear day-in and day-out for many years to come.

Claire was kind enough to answer a few questions about her experience, and you can find her responses outlined below:

What is the meaning and significance of the materials that were used in this Recycle + Rework design?

I didn’t wear a necklace that I had received for my 18th birthday from my parents. For my 40th birthday this year, I wanted to be able to have this piece re-worked and turned into a piece that I’d wear on a regular basis.

What was the inspiration behind your designs?

I was after an organic shape that could hold the diamond in a way where the diamond wasn’t the most prominent feature.

Why was it important to you that you could use your own materials?

The idea of being able to use as much of the original materials was very important, and I didn’t want to use any new materials unless it was absolutely necessary. After working with Tansy on this new necklace, it was an added bonus that there was enough extra gold to also create a Wild Love Ring to sit alongside my wedding ring. The two rings pair beautifully together.

Does your new jewellery hold more sentimental value knowing that it was once another design that had been inherited?

Yes, there is a combination of an 18th birthday gift, plus a stone from my Grandmother’s engagement ring. It means a lot to be able to wear these gemstones and gold everyday now.

Why did you choose KIND Collection to create your new piece?

I have been following Tansy for a while on Instagram and I was given a piece of her collection for my birthday. I loved the craftsmanship and designs, and KIND’s ethos and approach perfectly suited what I was after. I love both pieces!

If you have any pre-loved or unworn jewellery sitting at the bottom of your jewellery box, please get in touch with KIND Collection. We can work with you to redesign these pieces into something that you will love and cherish for the test of time. You can make an appointment via our website, or send us an email at hello@kindjewellery.com