After decades of wear, Shirley’s engagement ring had seen brighter days. Although it was a beautiful, timeless, solitaire design, as modern now as it was when she first wore it, she had a problem.
Shirley’s ring had become impractical for her to wear.
The claws of Shirley’s engagement ring had worn very thin. Dangerously close to prying free of the diamond that relied on them.
Before: Shirley’s old ring design.
Before: The profile of Shirley’s old ring.
Shirley’s ring was also becoming very difficult to take on and off. She was no longer able to get the ring over her knuckle with ease, yet it spun at the base of her finger. In fact, to go ahead with her remodel, her ring needed to be cut off her hand.
So we designed a new piece with a hinge.
Staying true to her original ring design, we remade Shirley’s solitaire piece with one key difference. Her new band has an inbuilt hinge so that the size is more comfortable for her, and taking it off is a breeze.
Now strong, sturdy, and practical, Shirley’s remodelled piece is ready to be worn comfortably again.
After: Shirley’s new ring, with its hinge closed.
After: Shirley’s new ring, with its hinge open.
Looking for a fresh new solution for a piece you would love to wear but can’t? Get in touch to explore some options.
