Edwards Jewellery

Craftsmanship · 2 June 2026

Why I Work in Recycled Gold

By Anne Edwards

When a client brings me a box of gold they never wear — a broken chain, a ring from a marriage long past, a inherited piece that isn't quite them — I see possibility. Recycled metal is at the heart of how I work, and it's about far more than sustainability.

Sentiment you can wear

Melting down old gold and reforming it means the new piece literally contains the old one. The metal that was on your grandmother's hand can become the ring you wear every day. That continuity is something no shop-bought piece can offer.

Better for the world, too

Newly mined gold carries a heavy environmental cost. By reusing what already exists, we sidestep that entirely. It's a quiet decision that makes a real difference.

How the process works

  • We talk through what you have and what you'd love to create.
  • I assess the metal and, where needed, refine or alloy it for strength.
  • I design and handcraft your new piece at the bench.
  • Every finished piece is hallmarked to UK standards.

If you have gold gathering dust, I'd love to help you give it a new life.

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