From Scrap to Scintillating Ring: The Journey of Recycled Gold 🌍
A Personal Beginning
I’m Sian, working from my basic but cozy Worcester home-studio, and every piece starts with recycled gold. Whether it’s recycled sheet gold and wire or old family rings or scrap from trusted refiners, I transform discarded metal into heirloom-worthy creations. It’s more than crafting—it's giving new purpose to precious materials.
Why I Choose Recycled Gold
Gold has been used for thousands of years and to me reusing and melting precious metal to make jewellery is a fundamental part of the craft and industry.
What the process involves
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Melting – combining recycled sources into ingots.
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Forming – rolling into wire or sheet before shaping.
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Hammering – imprinting the unique bark-inspired texture.
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Finishing & hallmarking – ensuring quality and traceability.
Why It Matters
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Ethical transparency – no hidden environmental impact.
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A story in metal – each ring carries history from its previous life.
Real-Life Example
A recent customer brought in her grandmother’s gold wedding band. I melted it down and added additional recycled gold in order to have enough metal to work with, then I hammered the bark texture, and created a new ring that feels both modern and deeply sentimental.
Let’s Collaborate
Interested in turning something old into something beautiful? Whether it’s a family heirloom or gold scrap, I’d love to work with you.
Email me at sian@sianelizabethhughes.co.uk to start your custom journey.