Can I Turn My Old Gold Into a New Diamond Design in Surat?

Yes. At Vaishnavi Jewels we accept old gold jewellery, including pieces bought from other jewellers, in exchange towards new jewellery, and because we make jewellery in our own manufacturing unit in Surat, the new piece can be a diamond design of your choice. Custom pieces take 4 days to 3 weeks once the design is final, and the finished piece carries a BIS HUID hallmark.

Why do families remake old gold?

Most homes have gold that is no longer worn: a chain with a broken clasp, earrings from childhood, bangles that no longer fit, or a set that feels dated. Turning that gold into a piece you will wear again is a practical way to refresh your jewellery for a wedding, an anniversary or daily wear. Popular choices include a diamond pendant or mangalsutra, a pair of diamond earrings, a solitaire ring or a light diamond necklace.

How does an old gold exchange work, step by step?

1. Bring or show your old pieces. Start on WhatsApp with clear photos, then bring the jewellery to the showroom when you are ready.
2. Weight and purity. The gold is weighed and its purity is checked before its value is agreed. Ask to see both numbers, wherever you exchange gold.
3. Choose the design. Pick one of our designs, share a photo or sketch of a piece you like, or describe what you want. We can change the gold karat, the diamond quality and the size to suit you.
4. Agree the details. The gold, the diamonds and the design are finalised together, and the value of your old gold is set against the new piece.
5. Making and delivery. The piece is made in our own manufacturing unit, in 4 days to 3 weeks depending on the design. Collect it at the showroom, or we send it with free insured delivery to major Indian cities.

What should I check on the new bill?

A clear bill protects you, so look for these on every remake:

• The weight and karat of the old gold you gave, shown separately.
• The new piece’s gold weight and karat. We make diamond jewellery in 9K, 14K and 18K gold.
• The diamond details: for a solitaire, the grading report number from IGI, EGL or TGL; for smaller diamonds, the total weight, number of pieces and quality.
• The BIS HUID stamped on the new piece, which you can check yourself in the BIS Care app.

If you want to understand the hallmark first, our guide on how to check gold purity at home explains why the HUID is a more dependable check than home tests.

Can I keep the look of a family piece?

Yes. Some families want a completely new design, while others want to keep a motif from a grandmother’s piece, such as a pendant shape or a pattern, and set it in a new way with diamonds. Our design team can work a family detail into the new design, so the piece keeps its story while becoming something you will wear more often. For heavier traditional sets, our Polki jewellery team can also suggest how an old set can be refreshed.

Is it possible to do this without coming to Surat?

You can start everything from home. Send photos of your old pieces and the designs you like on WhatsApp, and we can show options on a video call. Many families from Ahmedabad, Vadodara and Mathura shop with us this way. Because old gold has to be weighed and checked in person, the exchange itself is done when the gold reaches us; our team will explain the simplest way for your city. See delivery across India for how finished pieces are sent.

Which designs work well for a remake?

Almost any design can be made, but a few choices make the most of old gold. A diamond mangalsutra or pendant uses a modest amount of gold and is worn every day. A pair of diamond earrings or a solitaire ring turns several small old pieces into one you will wear often. A light diamond necklace or bracelet suits families who want a fresh piece for a wedding or anniversary. If your old gold is 22K, remember that diamond jewellery is made in 9K, 14K or 18K gold, so ask how the karat of the new piece is shown on the bill. Bring your ideas, and our team will suggest the options that fit your gold and your occasion.

Frequently asked questions

Do you accept old gold bought from other jewellers?

Yes. We accept old gold jewellery from other jewellers in exchange for new jewellery. Ask our team to explain how its value is worked out before you decide.

How long does a remade diamond piece take?

Custom pieces take 4 days to 3 weeks once the design is final, depending on the work. Share your occasion date at the start, so we can confirm the timeline.

Will the new piece be hallmarked?

Yes. Every piece we make carries a BIS HUID hallmark, and you can verify the 6-character code in the BIS Care app. Diamond solitaires come with their own grading report as well.

To start your remake, WhatsApp us on +91 99980 43886 with photos of your old jewellery, or book a visit to our Parle Point showroom.