Adelaide’s premium jeweller, Gerard McCabe, talks us through how they’re bringing new life to old rings.

What’s involved in the remodelling of a ring?

It’s a very personal process and Gerard McCabe’s bespoke designer is with you every step of the way to help realise the best outcome for your ring.  In your first meeting we will discuss your ideas, hopes and dreams for remodelling your ring, after which it is then safely entrusted to us to be assessed by our expert jewellers. We pay particular attention to checking any gemstones and their quality to ensure that a remodel will suit them in their current condition. Sometimes the stones may not be suitable for a remodel in which case we might need to consider a new design idea or source new stone replacements. Each remodelled piece is a testament to our standards of quality and exquisite design.

Is there any criteria a ring needs to meet to be considered for remodelling?

At the assessment stage, we especially check gemstones and whether they are in good condition, if they are natural and have value. Diamonds above .30ct are assessed and certified, as are larger coloured gemstones. This is to verify their properties and adds value to your piece.

How important is sustainability in the jewellery industry, and particularly for Gerard McCabe as it moves with the times?

We think good design and beautiful jewellery is truly timeless, and we believe jewellery is something to be enjoyed for a lifetime and beyond. Remodelling a ring is another way to breathe life into a gorgeous piece of jewellery that often has arrived to us with its own unique story. Much like when you update or renovate a home, you remodel a piece of jewellery with the future in mind. And this is what sustainability means to us – thinking of our future generations and the impact we have through our actions now.

Any interesting stories you can share of recent ring remodelling projects?

One of our most memorable remodels belonged to a client who had a ring that belonged to her recently passed mother that had been handed to her from her great, great grandmother. It featured a gorgeous blue sapphire, which we designed into a setting with the intention to pass down to the grandchildren.

Gerard McCabe 
Shop 2 Adelaide Arcade, Adelaide 
Ground floor, Rundle Mall Plaza, Adelaide 
08 8232 1000 
08 8212 2000 
gerardmccabe.com.au 
@gerardmccabe