What do the broken locket you got for your ninth birthday, the costume jewelry your grandma gave you from her collection and your high school class ring all have in common? They’re all sitting untouched in your jewelry box or in storage. Rather than having them continue to take up space, you can actually repurpose old jewelry, giving it a new life either in your rotation or selling it to someone who will appreciate it. Here are five easy ways to repurpose some of those forgotten pieces.
repurpose jewelry
You may not have a reason to wear your great-grandmother’s clip-on rhinestone earrings from the ’50s or ’60s, but you can get crafty and turn that sparkling stud into a cocktail ring. Have a bunch of pendants you don’t wear but also don’t want to part with? Turn them into charms for a one-of-a-kind bracelet. Pin a vintage brooch to a pearl necklace to add sparkle and glamour, or turn an old gold necklace into a bracelet by removing links.
create meaningful gifts
Get creative when it comes to gift giving, particularly for loved ones. Pendants and brooches can gain new life when strung with ribbon and wrapped up as an ornament. Have a necklace you no longer wear? Incorporate the beads or chain into a piece of artwork. Your mom’s old brooch collection can be turned into a bouquet of sparkling baubles for a wedding or an everyday arrangement. And you can take an old pair of earrings that are out of style and embellish them with extra beads or thread to modernize them. If you have a child, niece or nephew going to your alma mater, pass along that class ring to the next generation.
donate jewelry
Have pieces you know you’ll never wear but someone else may love them? Consider donating jewelry to a variety of organizations that can give them a new life. In addition to nonprofits like Salvation Army and local thrift stores, you can donate fine jewelry to the Support Our Troops organization or a Dress for Success affiliate. The I Have Wings Breast Cancer Foundation accepts costume jewelry, and local art studios may want jewelry to incorporate into their artwork. If you have a class ring, pin or necklace, consider donating to your alma mater for students in need.
clean, repair or resize
In your journey of repurposing and revitalizing old jewelry, Helzberg stands as your ultimate ally. We offer an extensive array of repair, restoration, and restyling services tailored to breathe new life into your cherished pieces. From complimentary jewelry cleanings and inspections to intricate tasks like ring resizing, stone replacement, and watch battery replacements, we handle it all with expert precision. Whether it's rejuvenating a family heirloom or reviving a forgotten treasure, every piece, regardless of its origin, is welcomed with open arms at our local stores. Let us be the artisans who transform your old jewelry into new stories and memories to cherish.
sell or trade for value
What do you do with old gold jewelry or those silver pieces you know you’ll never wear or pass down? While costume jewelry typically doesn’t have much resale value, gold, platinum and silver pieces do. Before you sell or trade, make sure you have an appraisal on the jewelry to ensure you’re getting a fair deal. A reputable jeweler is the best place to start when trading or selling.
Refresh your Helzberg jewelry collection with a trade-up! Simply bring your qualifying pre-loved jewelry to your local store during our semi-annual Helzberg Trade-Up Event, and we’ll upgrade it to something new.
Helzberg Diamonds offers a secure and risk-free Gold Purchase Program®, backed by over 100 years of experience in the jewelry business and with over 170 stores nationwide. The process is simple and transparent - mail your gold and platinum using our prepaid, pre-addressed return package, and track the status online throughout.
Repurposing old jewelry is a sustainable way to create one-of-a-kind pieces — or to give jewelry new life that someone else will appreciate. Don't let your old jewelry collect dust; discover exciting ways to repurpose it today!