Upgrading sentimental family jewels can make for a truly special festive present.

For organized shoppers, commissioning a piece of custom jewelry is an attractive option for the holidays. “When giving a gift, many people are looking for some customization,” says David Lampert of Lester Lampert Jewelers in Chicago. “It’s something unique tied to the person getting it. [This way,] the value of the piece becomes much more of an emotional treasure than a financial one.”

Jewellery designer Clio Saskia at the bench in her London studio. (Clio Saskia)
Jewellery designer Clio Saskia at the bench in her London studio. (Clio Saskia)

The hottest trends in custom at the moment involve upgrading jewelry passed down from relatives, or sentimental pieces the client bought at earlier stages of life. Touches like adding a couple’s initials or a wedding date into the crown of an engagement ring are also popular.

Custom jewelry made by India Mahon. (India Mahon)
Custom jewelry made by India Mahon. (India Mahon)

“For me, remaking is huge,” says Stewart Brandt of H. Brandt Jewelers. “Someone’s inherited something, and they want to redo it because it’s not their style, but they want to keep some piece of it to stay close to the person it belonged to, so they might replace the stone in a more modern setting. Sometimes they want to add to a piece, like the engagement ring they bought right out of college… Now they want something fancier, so they’re taking the center stone, matching it up with another, and turning it into a side stone and getting a larger center, or upgrading the mounting to include more diamonds.”

Workers at Lester Lampert's workshop. (Lester Lampert's)
Workers at Lester Lampert‘s workshop. (Lester Lampert)

Main image: Sorrel Bay jewelry designs in progress. (Sorrel Bay)

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