{"id":4718,"date":"2022-03-25T16:49:31","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T15:49:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sarahkobak.nl\/?page_id=4718"},"modified":"2026-03-19T17:47:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T16:47:56","slug":"het-upcyclen-of-recyclen-van-bestaande-sieraden","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sarahkobak.nl\/en\/het-upcyclen-of-recyclen-van-bestaande-sieraden\/","title":{"rendered":"A jewel of your own gold"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=&#8221;10420,10384,10379,9508,8364,8284,5130,11003,10572,10383,10382,10375,10412,10381,10413,10380&#8243; gallery_orderby=&#8221;rand&#8221; show_title_and_caption=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_gallery][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; width=&#8221;90%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"qarvsz\" data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"372\">Reusing existing gold &#8211; bringing gold and gemstones back to life<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"916\">Many people have jewellery with a story that has been in a box for years. They are no longer worn, but the emotional value remains. In my studio, I like to reshape these materials. Reworking existing gold creates jewellery that fits who you are today without losing the story of the past. Restoring and customising heirlooms is a personal decision: we bring your precious memories back to life and add a new chapter to them.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1v39a52\" data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"952\">Why choose reuse?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"1439\">Recycling gold and gemstones is personal and meaningful. Heirlooms carry a wealth of memories; every scratch and dent tells a story. By matching the gold and stones to your current style, we can continue to treasure that history in a form you love to wear. Consider wedding rings from parents, a ring that no longer fits or a piece of jewellery that no longer matches your current style. Together, we will create something new that suits your taste.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"43frxr\" data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1468\">What can be done with your gold?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"2059\">During an orientation meeting, we review your existing jewellery. I assess the gold, its quality, karat and any gemstones and explain what is technically possible. Existing gemstones can sometimes be reset; if that is not possible, we will look at a gemstone from my collection. An experienced goldsmith can incorporate an old brooch into a modern necklace or put vintage gemstones into a new design. Sometimes I melt the existing gold and cast it into a new form, giving the material a new life.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"xuhnba\" data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2091\">The design and craftsmanship<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2093\" data-end=\"2496\">The design is created within my writing and in consultation with you. My style has a classic base, pronounced colour combinations and granules as a distinctive detail. I pay attention to wearing comfort, sophistication and balance. I perform every part of the process myself: from melting and shaping to precise stone setting. This allows me to carefully work out every detail and maintain quality.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"4o6h4y\" data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2543\">A new piece of jewellery with personal value<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2545\" data-end=\"2903\">The result is a piece of jewellery that feels familiar because it comes from a material with a history, yet has a look that suits these times and you. You are not only wearing a beautiful piece, but also a story that continues. Thus, precious gold once again becomes a part of your daily life.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"12x81o2\" data-start=\"2905\" data-end=\"2943\">Would you like to have your gold recycled?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2945\" data-end=\"3225\">You are welcome to visit my studio in Beltrum to discuss the possibilities. Simply use the button below to make an appointment. 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