Handmade jewelry

Remelting gold and silver into new jewelry

At Guldsmed Heindorf in Copenhagen, we offer a gold and silver recycling service to give your jewelry a new lease on life. Instead of letting heirlooms or worn-out jewelry sit in a drawer, we can transform the materials into unique, personalized pieces that suit your current style.

From old jewelry to new stories

Secret symbols, private memories, and innermost desires. Everything you hold close to your heart can be transformed into new, unique pieces of jewelry with the help of a goldsmith.

You can be part of the exciting design process and watch your dream piece of jewelry come to life in our workshop at Gothersgade 105. If you have parts from a cherished heirloom, they can be incorporated into your new piece. Together, we can create something that is 100% you and 100% unique.

Materials we work with

When we melt down jewelry, we can both reuse and supplement materials. We work with a wide range of options:

  • Precious metals: gold, silver, platinum, and palladium

  • Precious stones: diamond, ruby, sapphire, emerald, spinel, aquamarine, tourmaline, and others.

  • Pearls: Tahitian, South Sea, freshwater, Cortez, and others

  • Other materials: precious coral, mahogany, glass, and more

You can choose to reuse stones and beads from old jewelry—or add new materials from our selection.

Repurposing gemstones and pearls into new, personalized jewelry

Design options

When you choose remelting, the design can take many forms:

  • A style from our collections

  • A completely unique and personalized design

  • Your own design or vision, which we bring to life in our workshop

  • A spiritual piece of jewelry created from inner symbols and energy

We also do a lot of remelting, where materials are transformed into new wedding rings —a beautiful way to carry the family’s history forward into a new chapter.

Design process: from the customer’s sketch to a finished, one-of-a-kind gold piece

The Art of Remelting

During the process, we can:

  • Set existing stones in new settings

  • Add new gemstones or pearls

  • Create unique surface textures

  • Custom Engraving

  • Create personalized designs and refine the final details so the jewelry matches your style

Every aspect of the work is carried out with the same care and craftsmanship that characterizes everything at Guldsmed Heindorf.

Sustainability and sentimental value

Remelting is both a sustainable choice and a way to preserve your memories. By recycling precious metals and gemstones, we conserve resources while giving you a piece of jewelry that holds both sentimental value and contemporary appeal.

For many people, it is precisely the combination of emotion, history, and new design that makes remelting something truly special.

An heirloom is given new life through remelting in the workshop on Gothersgade

Schedule a consultation

Are you thinking about having gold or silver melted down to make a new piece of jewelry? At Guldsmed Heindorf, we offer a no-obligation consultation where we can explore your options together.

Remelting old gold rings into new wedding rings at Heindorf Jewelers

Frequently Asked Questions

Can all gold and silver be melted down?
Most jewelry made of precious metals can be melted down. We always assess the material before we begin.

Can stones from old jewelry be reused?
Yes, diamonds, colored gemstones, and many types of pearls can all be incorporated into the new design.

Can I combine several pieces of jewelry into one new piece?
Yes, this is a popular option—for example, combining the gold from several old rings into one new wedding ring.

Can I help design it myself?
Absolutely. You can choose from our collections, create a unique design together with us, or provide your own sketch or vision.

Jewelry materials – gold, silver, platinum, gemstones, and pearls in many varieties

✨ At Guldsmed Heindorf , remelting is a way to unite the past and the present. We help you preserve your memories—while creating a piece of jewelry that carries your story forward.