HEIRLOOM REDESIGN
Sometimes the best custom project is not starting from scratch.
Sometimes it starts with a ring you inherited but never quite connected with. Or a necklace you have kept for years because it means something, even if it is not really your style. Or a piece of jewelry sitting in a drawer waiting for its next chapter.
That is exactly what heirloom redesign is for.
I love taking old jewelry and turning it into something you will actually want to wear. Something that still carries the meaning of the original, but feels more like you now. The history stays. The piece just gets a new life.
embrace your story
Do you have jewelry passed down through your family that has been sitting in a box for years? Or a ring or necklace you have held onto because it matters to you, even if it has never really felt like your style?
That is exactly the kind of project I love.
Heirloom redesign is about taking something meaningful and turning it into something you will actually reach for. Not because the original piece did not matter, but because it still does - and you want it to fit your life now.
a collaborative process
Every heirloom piece comes with its own story, and that part matters to me. Sometimes the goal is to preserve as much of the original design as possible. Sometimes it makes more sense to start fresh and let the stones or gold become part of something completely new.
Either way, the process is collaborative. We talk through what the piece means to you, what you want to keep, and what you are ready to change. From there, we design something that feels personal, wearable, and actually yours.
crafting with intention
Heirloom redesign is also one of the most thoughtful ways to create jewelry. Reusing stones or metal you already own can be a beautiful way to honor the past while making something that feels right for the present.
I love that this process is both meaningful and practical. You are not starting from zero. You are building on something real - something with history, sentiment, and a reason to be kept close.
If you have old jewelry tucked away and you know it deserves better than sitting in a drawer, I would love to help you turn it into something you can enjoy every day.
BEFORE
AFTER
the process
consultation
We will start with a conversation - either in person or virtually - where you can share your story, your heirloom pieces, and what you would like to transform.
design phase
From there, we will create a new design that honors the original piece while making it feel completely your own. You will see detailed mockups, gemstone options, and if you want extra peace of mind, you can even TRY BEFORE YOU BUY before we cast it in metal.
craftsmanship
Once everything feels right, your piece is carefully cast and set by hand - preserving the spirit of the original while giving it a fresh new point of view.
the reveal
The best part: seeing your redesigned piece finished and ready to wear. A little old, a little new, and a lot more you.
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why choose OctaHedron?
a designer who listens
I take the time to understand your story, your style, and the meaning behind your pieces. Every design is personal. Nothing cookie-cutter. Nothing off the shelf.
experience with heirloom and custom jewelry
From redesigning sentimental family pieces to sourcing unusual gemstones, I know how to preserve what matters while creating something that feels wearable, current, and true to you.
hands-on craftsmanship
I am involved in every step of the process, from choosing stones and refining the design to collaborating with trusted San Francisco specialists in casting, engraving, and stone setting. That hands-on approach is a big part of what makes the final piece feel so considered.
try before you buy
With 3D printed prototypes, you can try your design on before it is cast in gold or platinum. It is one of the best ways to make sure the scale, shape, and feel are exactly right.
sustainable and thoughtful
Whenever possible, I love reusing the materials you already own. It is a more thoughtful way to create, and it means the new piece carries even more of the old story forward.
At OctaHedron, you are not just getting a redesigned piece of jewelry. You are getting something one of a kind - designed with care, made with skill, and meant to be worn for years to come.
let's talk
Ready to dive in? Book a free 30-minute consultation and let's talk through your piece, your ideas, and what it could become.