Family gold and remodelling
Bring your gold. Keep the story.
A paid consultation for people ready to give family pieces a new life. We test and weigh everything you bring, then give you a written report on what you have and what it could become.
Remodelling Consultation$250
Why we charge for this one
Old gold and family stones are some of our favourite materials. They also take more time and more skill than new metal. So the first appointment is a paid Remodelling Consultation, and you keep a written report on every piece, whatever you decide.
The Remodelling Consultation
What your $250 covers
- Fee
- $250, paid when you book
- Appointment
- Up to an hour, in our Adelaide studio
- With
- One of our jewellers
- You receive
- A written Remodelling Report
- If you go ahead
- The $250 comes off the price of your remodel
- Not included
- Insurance valuations, which are a separate service
Your Remodelling Report
Every piece, in writing
- Each piece
- Described, with a photo
- Metal
- Type, colour and purity, tested in the studio
- Weight
- In grams
- Stones
- Type, approximate size and condition, and whether each is safe to reuse
- Trade-in figure
- What we would allow for each piece if you trade it in
- Reuse ideas
- How the metal and stones could work in a new piece
- Delivered
- By email after your appointment
How it works
Four steps, at your pace
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01Book and pay
Choose a time online and pay the $250 when you book. A short form asks what you're bringing, with photos if you have them, and what you'd love to end up with.
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02Bring everything
Bring all the pieces you're considering, even broken chains and single earrings. We test, weigh and inspect each one with you, and hear the stories behind them.
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03Receive your report
We email your Remodelling Report after the appointment. Every piece is listed with its metal, weight, stones, a trade-in figure and ideas for reuse.
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04Decide in your own time
Trade in, remodel, keep as is, or a mix of all three. If you go ahead with a remodel, the $250 comes off the price. Nothing is melted or taken apart until you approve the design.
Appointments are in our Adelaide studio, because we need your pieces in hand to test and weigh them. If you're interstate, contact us first.
Is it right for you?
The consultation suits you if you want to wear your family pieces again, and you'd like to know exactly what you have before you decide.
If you only want to sell gold for cash, a gold buyer will be quicker. If you need a valuation for insurance, that's a separate service.
Clients
In their words
Thank you so much, utopian creations, especially to Gabrielle, who helped me create a cute sapphire and diamond cluster pendant that is reminiscent of memories of my childhood in Port Lincoln. It is the perfect gift to myself for my 18th birthday! Thank you again, and if I ever want more sapphire jewellery, I'll certainly be coming back!
Brianna Bennett · Adelaide
Had an incredible experience with Jo and the team at UC! I loved that they embraced the unique. My rings were made to perfection in an amazing time, and I was kept up to date every step of the way. Obsessed!
Hannah Kuhlmann · Adelaide
Such a pleasant and amazing team to work with. They have designed our wedding rings for us with no hassle whatsoever. Have communicated efficiently and kept us in the loop about the progression of our rings. And most of all, they have been so welcoming and friendly when we have come in store. I’ve been recommending them to anyone I know. Amazing team and amazing jewellery!
Naomi · Adelaide
Why do you charge for this consultation?
What happens to the $250 if I go ahead?
Can I move or cancel my appointment?
How many pieces can I bring?
How is the trade-in figure worked out?
Is the report an insurance valuation?
Is reusing my gold cheaper?
Can my old gold be reused as it is?
Will all my stones survive?
Will the original piece be gone?
How long does a remodel take?
Our studio
Designed and hand-finished in Adelaide
Bring your pieces in, and we'll take it one decision at a time.