Jewelry is one of the most popular and expensive holiday gifts. To save money on sparkling surprises, Glastonbury-based Baribault Jewelers shares how jewelry transformations can bring new life to old, unworn jewelry and fine accessories that are too valuable and memorable to discard.
“Turning family heirlooms into jewelry they’ll want to wear every day is a truly meaningful gift,” said Christina Baribault-Ortiz, co-owner of Baribault Jewelers. “Whether its rings, bracelets, pins, medals, necklaces or earrings, our team is up for the challenge of taking an outdated piece and reimagining it into a cherished piece to suit any style.”
Since opening a dedicated jewelry transformation department seven years ago, Baribault-Ortiz notes some compelling customer conversions:
- An inherited pendant with three diamonds didn't fit a client's fashion style, so the goldsmiths at Baribault Jewelers reused the gold and two diamonds to design a new ring. As an added bonus, the remaining diamond was set into a beautiful new floating pendant, thus creating two new, distinctive pieces.
- A client wanted to remember her late husband by wearing his wedding band and diamond cufflinks. The talented jewelry transformation team at Baribault Jewelers fused all three components into a unique and stunning pendant which hangs close to her heart at all times.
- Even diamond transformations are possible as a client wanted to refresh a sentimental diamond ring with new energy so the creative custom designers at Baribault Jewelers replaced the stones with dazzling pink sapphires, a perfect reflection of the client’s colorful attitude.
“Gifting the cost of a transformation is another popular option that also offers a special experience by coming in together with the person’s old piece and letting them decide what to create,” adds Raeann Baribault-Schwartz, co-owner of Baribault Jewelers. “With five jewelry transformation specialists, including three master goldsmiths, we proudly design and transform jewelry in-house so that your vision is brought to life from consult to creation with a quick turnaround time. The possibilities are truly endless and can fit any budget.”
Other ways to save on gifts include shopping local on Small Business Saturday on November 26, 2022 in which customers can enjoy special deals and promotions at Baribault’s in-store event. Additionally, from December 15 through 17, the family jeweler is offering 20% off any single item in-store.
For more information on the jewelry transformation process and to register for Baribault Jewelers’ events, visit: https://baribaultjewelers.com/jewelry-transformations/.
About Baribault Jewelers
Since 1948, Baribault Jewelers has been guided by its core values of authenticity, integrity, service, gratitude, courage, trust and respect in providing sterling service to its local, statewide and national clientele. While styles come and go, the mission of the family business has always been to help its valued customers create beautiful memories with the people they love. Visit www.baribaultjewelers.com.
PHOTO: Consumers can save on holiday gifts by transforming old jewelry into stunning new pieces like this sentimental ring setting that was given new energy with beautiful pink sapphires by Baribault Jewelers in Glastonbury.
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