So you have a substantial collection of jewelry that you no longer wear – now what?
It’s easy to feel as though you shouldn’t purchase new pieces because you don’t wear what you have. But what if there was a way to refresh or re-imagine those pieces into something you are eager to wear?
At Colonial Jewelers, there are a myriad of ways to refresh your jewelry selection! If your pieces are sentimental to you, there may be a way to incorporate a piece of the design, or the gemstones into your new piece. This can be as simple as selecting a new setting and having our master jeweler set your stones into a new piece right here in our showroom!
Custom by Colonial is a comprehensive approach to designing unique jewelry. It starts with a personalized design consultation where you and the sales associate work together to create a design concept. After a deposit is made, you will have the opportunity to review a 3D resin model of your piece! This is an exciting way to preview your design before it is made, and it gives you the chance to make subtle changes to the design, if needed. Once the model meets your approval, it's about six weeks for full production right here in our Downtown Frederick showroom.
If you’re looking to part ways entirely, consider a trade-in of your pieces. This is an offer that the owner, who is a Graduate Gemologist, will make, and it will be applicable towards the new piece of your dreams! The trade-in value is often presented as a store credit where you can spend as much as you'd like and the remainder of the credit would stay on your account and never expire. Sometimes the offer is predicated on doubling our offer with your purchase. For example, if you brought us a piece that was worth $500, you would receive a $500 credit towards a purchase of $1,000 or more.
Here are a few key considerations to make as you decide what to create:
- What type of piece would you wear most often? When using stones from special pieces, we recommend considering whether you’d really wear a bracelet, or if a pendant makes more sense for your style.
- Be ready to discuss how often you’d like to wear your new piece. Our expert staff will help you decide the best way to set your stones based on your lifestyle and frequency of wear!
- Are you looking to create a trendy fashion piece, or a more traditional style that will be passed down to future generations?
Ready to create your refreshed piece? Book an appointment with one of our enthusiastic sales associates. During your consultation, you will be able to discuss your vision for your piece and ask any questions that you may have. Once you’ve decided on a concept, you will receive a quote to produce your piece as well as a timeframe based on the design. It’s as easy as that!
Are you presenting the surprise for a special occasion? We encourage you to start the process early, so that it gives us the optimal timeframe to craft the perfect gift.