Remaking Your Gold Jewelry into a Bangle or Ring
Gold jewelry tucked away in a jewelry box — pieces that no longer feel like you, a single earring whose pair was lost, a ring or necklace passed down from someone you love. How many years has it been since you last wore them?
From the back of a drawer to everyday wear
At KATSUYOSHI SHIMADA, the gold you already own can become a new bangle or ring. Our remake work has been featured in FIGARO japon and ELLE mariage, which introduced Katsuyoshi Shimada as a jewelry remake specialist.
The aim is not to chase trends. Each remake becomes a simple, lasting bangle or ring, shaped to the contours of your wrist and made to be worn every day.
How pricing works
The value of the gold you bring is deducted from the price of your new piece, and you pay only the difference. Platinum jewelry is valued in the same way.
- Metal value is based on the day's recycling price published by Tanaka Kikinzoku, one of Japan's leading precious-metals companies (page in Japanese).
- See the collection for the price of each piece.
The remake process
- Book an appointment at our private salon in Daikanyama, Tokyo, or at one of our appointments in other cities across Japan.
- Bring your jewelry — we examine your pieces and let you know the value of the metal.
- Wrist Assessment — we look at the shape and movement of your wrist to design the inner curve, opening and inside circumference.
- Quote and order — choose your piece and metal, then review the quote for the difference.
- Crafting and delivery — each piece is made by hand in Japan. Have it delivered, or collect it at the Daikanyama salon.
Platinum, and jewelry set with gemstones
Along with gold, we also accept platinum jewelry and pieces set with gemstones. The stones are carefully removed and kept safe, then returned to you together with your finished piece.
Why remake in 24K pure gold
Your jewelry is melted down and reformed, and at this stage the gold can be raised to a higher purity or lowered to a harder alloy. Choose from 24K pure gold, 22K, 20K, 18K, 14K, 10K or 9K. 24K is gold with nothing else added — the purest form there is, with a deep color and a reassuring weight and warmth in the hand. Few makers work in 24K gold.
Inherited jewelry, worn every day
If you would like to turn jewelry passed down in your family into something you can wear every day, we would be glad to talk it through with you.
Cared for, for life
Every finished piece is covered by Lifetime Care, including complimentary size and curve adjustments and refinishing.
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