Heirloom jewellery redesign
Your existing stones, reimagined with intention and clarity, whether inherited or simply ready for a new direction.
A guided redesign process that refines the structure and design of your piece while respecting its history and shaping it to fit your life today.
Custom jewellery studio specializing in both heirloom redesign and the reimagining of existing pieces, working with clients across Canada.
Consultations are complimentary and by appointment.
honouring your history. Designed for your present.
Heirloom jewellery and existing pieces you have worn for years often carry meaning, even when the design no longer reflects how you wear jewellery today. Redesign allows you to preserve the sentiment while creating a piece that feels aligned with your aesthetic, proportions, and lifestyle.
When redesign makes sense
You value the history of the piece, but not the current style.
The setting is fragile or no longer practical for everyday wear.
You want to combine multiple inherited pieces into a single design.
You prefer a minimal, modern structure that feels aligned with your aesthetic.
A considered, personal experience
Heirloom redesign is intentional and requires clarity, careful assessment, and an understanding of how you want to wear your jewellery today. Each project is guided one on one, with a focus on proportion, craftsmanship, and longevity, so the final piece feels both familiar and renewed.
Your stones handled with precision
Redesigning existing pieces requires expertise and careful assessment. Each stone is reviewed individually so its condition, stability, and suitability are clearly understood before design work begins. Heirloom and client-owned stones are photographed, documented, and stored securely. Older stones may carry natural wear or fine fractures that are not always visible, and these details are discussed with you before we move forward. Guidance is transparent at every stage, ensuring your stones are handled with care and respect.
• Individual stone intake and condition review
• Practical recommendations grounded in long-term wear
• Careful, secure handling throughout the process
• Clear communication at every stage
Based in Calgary with advanced GIA training, West of Fourth specializes in custom design and the thoughtful transformation of both heirloom and existing jewellery.
WHAT WE CAN redesign
Diamonds, coloured gemstones, engagement rings, family rings, pendants, outdated settings, multi-stone pieces, and loose heirloom stones. Whether the piece is sentimental or simply no longer your style, most stones can be reset into a modern structure that aligns with your proportions, aesthetic, and daily wear.
THE REDESIGN PROCESS
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Share photos of your jewellery or book an appointment. Each stone is reviewed with care for condition, stability, and long-term suitability for redesign. We begin by understanding what the piece means to you and the direction you want it to take, clarifying proportions, metal, profile height, and the overall feeling you want your updated piece to carry.
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A detailed quote is provided before design work begins, giving you clarity and confidence in every decision. You’ll receive sketches or CAD renderings that shape structure, proportions, prong style, taper, and orientation. The design evolves with your feedback to ensure the final piece feels aligned, intentional, and true to you before anything moves into production.
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Your approved design is crafted with precision using techniques that protect your stones and support long-term durability. Throughout this stage, each detail is approached with intention so the finished piece feels both renewed and familiar. Timelines vary based on complexity, but most redesigns move through production within several weeks.
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Your finished piece is presented with care guidance tailored to your stones, metal, and design. It’s an opportunity to reconnect with the meaning behind your jewellery in its new form. Local pickup is available in Calgary, and secure, insured shipping is offered for clients across Canada.
start your heirloom redesign
Share your pieces and your direction. You’ll receive clear guidance on structure, feasibility, timelines, and design options before moving into development. Each project begins with an understanding of what your stones mean to you, and how you want to wear them today.