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Custom Jewelers in Arizona

128 of the 1,055 jewelry stores we track in Arizona have custom jewelry. Full listings for every city are on the Arizona page.

128jewelry stores
27cities
1,055jewelry stores statewide

Custom work — a one-of-a-kind engagement ring, a remodeled heirloom, a piece made from family gold — is done by goldsmiths and jewelers with their own workshop. Every jeweler in this list names custom design, a goldsmith or an in-house workshop in its business name, listing or on its own website.

Scottsdale 29

  1. Hamra Jewelers

    15620 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254-2124

    Monday — Saturday, Sunday - Closed

    Watch repairCustom jewelry
  2. The Estate Watch & Jewelry Company

    7121 E 5th Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

    Mon - Fri: 10:00

    Jewelry repairWatch repairBuys goldCustom jewelryEstate jewelry
  3. Galicia Fine Jewelers

    15147 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254-2199

    Mon-Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 12pm-5pm

    Jewelry repairCustom jewelry
  4. The Diamond Guys

    14601 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254-2983

    Tue-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 11am-5pm

    Buys goldCustom jewelryEstate jewelry
  5. E.D. Marshall Jewelers

    10261 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85253

    Watch repairCustom jewelryEstate jewelryAppraisals
  6. The Diamond Vault

    7119 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254-6107

    Mon-Thu 10am-6pm, Fri 10am-4pm, Sat closed, Sun 12pm-5pm

    Jewelry repairWatch repairBuys goldCustom jewelryAppraisals
  7. Diamond Source

    16451 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254-8193

    Tue-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 11am-5pm, Sun and Mon closed

    Jewelry repairWatch repairBuys goldCustom jewelryAppraisals
  8. Platella Jewelers

    7122 E Greenway Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85254-8147

    Mon-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 12pm-6pm

    Custom jewelry
  9. Gauthier Jewelry

    6378 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85253-5425

    Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 11am-5pm

    Custom jewelry
  10. House of Diamonds

    10323 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85253-1426

    Mon-Sat 10am-5pm

    Custom jewelryAppraisals
  11. Jewelry Replacement Source

    6900 E Camelback Rd Ste 1050, Scottsdale, AZ 85251-2463

    Mon-Fri 9:30am-5:30pm

    Custom jewelry
  12. L.Trapp Jewelry Design

    15020 N Hayden Rd Ste 101, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

    Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 11am-2pm

    Custom jewelry
  13. The Diamond Guys | Engagement Ring Store Scottsdale

    15444 N Greenway Hayden Loop Ste 202, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

    Tue-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 11am-5pm

    Buys goldCustom jewelryEstate jewelry
  14. Betteridge Jewelers

    7595 E McDonald Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85250-6004

    Tue-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-2pm

    Custom jewelry
  15. Michael's Creative Jewelry

    23233 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255-8388

    Mon-Fri 10am-5:30pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm

    Custom jewelry
  16. Finer Custom Engagement Rings & Diamonds

    4211 N Winfield Scott Plz Ste A, Scottsdale, AZ 85251-3905

    Mon-Sat 10am-5pm

    Jewelry repairBuys goldCustom jewelryAppraisals
  17. AZ Diamond Jeweler

    6900 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251-2400

    Custom jewelry
  18. Bennett Jewelry Co.

    6900 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251-2400

    Custom jewelry
  19. Betteridge Jewelers

    7001 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 102, Scottsdale, AZ 85253-3659

    Tue-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-2pm

    Custom jewelry
  20. Ferrara-Wold Custom Jewelers

    9393 N 90th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85258-5040

    Custom jewelry
  21. Joseph Schubach Jewelers

    7150 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

    Custom jewelry
  22. Louis XV Jewelers

    6900 E Camelback Rd Ste 210, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

    Custom jewelry
  23. Scottsdale Fine Jewelers

    9301 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260-6733

    Tue-Sat 10am-5pm

    Custom jewelry
  24. Soup to Nuts Jewelry

    9820 E Thompson Peak Pkwy Ste 649, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

    Custom jewelry
  25. Proroyal Jewelry

    7332 E Camelback Rd Ste B, Scottsdale, AZ 85251-3443

    Custom jewelryAppraisals
  26. Clutch Jewelry

    4200 N Marshall Way Ste 1, Scottsdale, AZ 85251-3223

    Custom jewelry
  27. DistinctiveDiamonds.com

    4221 N Winfield Scott Plz, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

    Mon-Sat 10am-6pm

    Buys goldCustom jewelry
  28. G G Gems

    8112 N 87th Pl Ste B, Scottsdale, AZ 85258-2368

    Custom jewelry
  29. Gold Bench

    3226 N Miller Rd Ste 4, Scottsdale, AZ 85251-6930

    Custom jewelry

Phoenix 26

  1. Ganem Jewelers

    3602 E Ray Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85044-7114

    Mon–Sat 10:00am–5:00pm, Sun closed

    Jewelry repairWatch repairBuys goldCustom jewelry
  2. Hinrichsen Jewelers

    401 E Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85022-2300

    Mon closed, Tue–Fri 10:00am–6:00pm, Sat 10:00am–4:00pm, Sun closed

    Jewelry repairBuys goldCustom jewelry
  3. Andrew Z Diamonds and Fine Jewelry

    3655 W Anthem Way, Phoenix, AZ 85086-0430

    Tue-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-3pm

    Jewelry repairBuys goldCustom jewelryAppraisals
  4. Braidy Jewelers

    2450 W Happy Valley Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85085

    Sat 10am-5pm

    Watch repairBuys goldCustom jewelryEstate jewelry
  5. House of Diamonds

    13637 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85032

    Mon-Sat 10am-5pm

    Custom jewelryAppraisals
  6. Joyeria Monarca

    6601 W Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85033-3339

    Mon-Sat 10am-6pm

    Custom jewelry
  7. Michael's Creative Jewelry

    4843 E Ray Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85044-6403

    Mon-Fri 10am-5:30pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm

    Custom jewelry
  8. Modern Dijla Jewelry

    13841 N 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85023-6105

    Mon-Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 9am-4:30pm

    Custom jewelryAppraisals
  9. Schmitt Jewelers

    4402 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018-2800

    Tue-Fri 9:30am-5:30pm, Sat 9:30am-4pm

    Watch repairBuys goldCustom jewelryAppraisals
  10. Schmitt Jewelers

    539 E Glendale Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020-4900

    Tue-Fri 9:30am-5:30pm, Sat 9:30am-4pm

    Watch repairBuys goldCustom jewelryAppraisals
  11. Louis XV Jewelers

    7878 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85020-4443

    Custom jewelry
  12. E Z Diamond Imports

    2930 E Camelback Rd Ste 135, Phoenix, AZ 85016-4496

    Custom jewelry
  13. Burland Jewelry Center

    6102 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016-1752

    Custom jewelryAppraisals
  14. Demirjian Jewelry Design

    10625 N Tatum Blvd Ste 107, Phoenix, AZ 85028-3062

    Tue-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-2pm

    Custom jewelry
  15. Jewel Ya

    4700 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012-1719

    Custom jewelry
  16. Langert Netzband Jewelers

    1526 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85015-3501

    Custom jewelry
  17. Pueblo Jewelers Diamond Gallery

    Desert Sky Mall, 7611 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85035

    Custom jewelry
  18. Redefine Jewelry

    7047 E Greenway Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85254-8107

    Custom jewelry
  19. Freytag Fine Jewelry

    4730 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018

    Custom jewelry
  20. JRS.Phoenix

    2200 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016-3454

    Custom jewelry
  21. Bee & Poppi - Permanent Jewelry & Custom Trucker Hats

    2480 W Happy Valley Rd Ste 1205, Phoenix, AZ 85085-8517

    Custom jewelryPermanent jewelry
  22. Joyeria Del Pueblo

    Desert Sky Mall 7611 W. Thomas Rd Suite G042, Phoenix, AZ 85033

    Watch repairCustom jewelry
  23. Distinctive Diamonds

    2415 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016-4288

    Mon-Sat 10am-6pm

    Buys goldCustom jewelry
  24. Unique Jewelry

    15610 N 35th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85053-3838

    Custom jewelry
  25. Princez Jewelers

    7611 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85033-5439

    Custom jewelry
  26. The Goldsmith

    15850 N 35th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85053-3885

    Custom jewelry

Tucson 16

  1. Ambassador Diamond Jewelers

    4668 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85712-4634

    Mon–Fri 10:00am–5:00pm, Sat 11:00am–4:00pm, Sun closed

    Jewelry repairWatch repairCustom jewelryAppraisals
  2. Ambassador Diamond Jewelers

    6298 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 85712-5877

    Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 11am-4pm

    Jewelry repairWatch repairCustom jewelryAppraisals
  3. Carlos Diaz Silversmiths

    2815 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719-2812

    Tue-Fri 9:30am-5:30pm, Sat 10am-4pm

    Custom jewelry
  4. La Jolla Diamonds & Gems

    1825 E River Rd, Tucson, AZ 85718

    Tue-Sat 11am-4pm

    Custom jewelryAppraisals
  5. Sheffield's Diamonds

    7619 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704-6983

    Tue-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm

    Buys goldCustom jewelry
  6. Trinity Diamonds and Fine Jewelry

    6070 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704

    Tue-Sat 10am-5:30pm

    Custom jewelry
  7. S Silverberg & Sons Jewelers

    5420 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85711-3709

    Jewelry repairWatch repairBuys goldCustom jewelryAppraisals
  8. Krikawa Custom Jewelers

    21 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701-1705

    Custom jewelryEstate jewelry
  9. CGreen Jeweler

    6360 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85718-3172

    Custom jewelryEstate jewelry
  10. Blanca's Jewelry

    4538 S 12th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85714-2464

    Custom jewelryEstate jewelry
  11. Caldwell Jewelers & Appraisers

    7225 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704-6322

    Custom jewelryAppraisals
  12. David R. Freeland, Jr. Designs

    9310 E 26th St, Tucson, AZ 85710

    Custom jewelry
  13. Stewart Kuper Jewelers

    5215 N Sabino Canyon Rd, Tucson, AZ 85750

    Buys goldCustom jewelry
  14. Sunrise Custom Jewelry & Repair

    4777 E Sunrise Dr, Tucson, AZ 85718-4549

    Jewelry repairCustom jewelry
  15. Byrd's Custom Jewelry

    5001 W Indian Head Ln, Tucson, AZ 85745-9426

    Custom jewelry
  16. Yoly's Custom Jewelry

    4301 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85714

    Custom jewelry

Tempe 8

  1. Capri Jewelers

    2010 E Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85288-5182

    Mon-Sat 11am-6pm

    Jewelry repairCustom jewelry
  2. Kings Jewelers Outlet

    5000 S Arizona Mills Cir, Tempe, AZ 85282

    Custom jewelry
  3. Elite Fine Jewelers

    809 N Scottsdale Rd, Tempe, AZ 85288-1922

    Mon-Fri 10am-5:30pm, Sat 10am-4:30pm

    Custom jewelryPermanent jewelry
  4. Pure Life Handcrafted Jewelry

    227 S Smith Rd, Tempe, AZ 85288-2984

    Custom jewelryPermanent jewelry
  5. E.D. Marshall Jewelers

    1840 E Warner Rd, Tempe, AZ 85284

    Jewelry repairWatch repairCustom jewelryAppraisals
  6. Pueblo Jewelers Diamond Gallery

    5000 S Arizona Mills Cir, Tempe, AZ 85282-6402

    Watch repairCustom jewelry
  7. Brio Diamond and Jewelry

    414 S Mill Ave Ste 202, Tempe, AZ 85281-2817

    Custom jewelry
  8. Tradition Diamonds

    414 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281-2845

    Custom jewelry

Chandler 6

  1. Billie's Custom Jewelers

    2945 E Riggs Rd, Chandler, AZ 85249-3684

    Tue–Fri 10:00am–6:00pm, Sat 10:00am–3:00pm, Sun & Mon closed

    Jewelry repairWatch repairBuys goldCustom jewelryAppraisals
  2. Christopher Fine Diamonds

    3245 W Ray Rd, Chandler, AZ 85226-2438

    Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm

    Jewelry repairCustom jewelryAppraisals
  3. Coffin and Trout Fine Jewelers

    7131 W Ray Rd, Chandler, AZ 85226-1520

    Jewelry repairWatch repairCustom jewelry
  4. CeylonGematique

    1350 E Flint St, Chandler, AZ 85225

    Custom jewelry
  5. Myranda Fine Jewelry

    5055 W Ray Rd, Chandler, AZ 85226-6108

    Jewelry repairCustom jewelry
  6. E.D. Marshall Jewelers - Chandler

    975 E Riggs Rd Ste 10, Chandler, AZ 85249

    Watch repairCustom jewelryEstate jewelryAppraisals

Mesa 6

  1. Olive Ave Jewelry

    4824 E Baseline Rd, Mesa, AZ 85206-4676

    Custom jewelry
  2. Gold Vampire

    4062 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85205-8600

    Sat 10am-5pm

    Buys goldCustom jewelry
  3. James Hawkes Designs

    4062 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85205

    Tue-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm

    Buys goldCustom jewelryAppraisals
  4. Muralts Custom Jewelers

    228 W Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201-7312

    Custom jewelry
  5. Tiberio Fine Jewelry

    4824 E Baseline Rd, Mesa, AZ 85206-4676

    Watch repairCustom jewelry
  6. Zander's Creations

    1762 S Greenfield Rd, Mesa, AZ 85206-3483

    Watch repairCustom jewelry

Gilbert 4

  1. Forever Diamonds Jewelers

    730 N Cooper Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85233-3790

    Tue–Sat 10:00am–4:00pm, Sun & Mon closed

    Jewelry repairWatch repairBuys goldCustom jewelryEstate jewelry
  2. Walt's Jewelers

    143 E Germann Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85297-0607

    Sat 10am-3pm

    Watch repairBuys goldCustom jewelry
  3. MAYA CAROLEENA JEWELERS

    2206 E Williams Field Rd Ste 104, Gilbert, AZ 85295

    Mon–Thu 10am–8pm, Fri–Sat 10am–9pm, Sun 11am–6pm

    Jewelry repairCustom jewelryAppraisals
  4. Moissy Fine Jewelry

    2200 E Williams Field Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85295

    Arizona showroom: Mon–Thu 10am–8pm, Fri–Sat 10am–9pm, Sun 11am–6pm

    Custom jewelry

Glendale 4

  1. Landmark Jewelers

    17570 N 75th Ave Ste 655, Glendale, AZ 85308-6191

    Mon-Thu 10am-5pm, Fri 10am-3pm, Sat 11am-4pm

    Custom jewelry
  2. Treasures Custom Jewelers

    20221 N 67th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85308-0602

    Custom jewelry
  3. Frederick Fisher Jewelers

    23423 N 67th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85310

    Mon-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 11am-6pm

    Watch repairCustom jewelryAppraisals
  4. E.D. Marshall Jewelers - Glendale

    20219 N 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85308

    Watch repairBuys goldCustom jewelryEstate jewelryAppraisals

Sedona 4

  1. Sedona Permanent Jewelry

    276 N State Rte 89A E2, Sedona, AZ 86336

    Mon-Thu 10am-6pm, Fri-Sun 10am-7pm

    Custom jewelryPermanent jewelry
  2. Wayne B Light Sedona's Fine Jewelry

    40 Soldiers Pass Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336-4700

    Custom jewelry
  3. Light Wayne B Custom Jewelry

    3000 W State Route 89A, Sedona, AZ 86336-5095

    Custom jewelry
  4. Grant Custom Jewelers

    110 Oak Creek Blvd, Sedona, AZ 86336-5600

    Custom jewelry

Surprise 3

  1. Berkshire Diamonds and Design

    15609 W Bell Rd, Surprise, AZ 85374-3061

    Tue-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-4pm

    Jewelry repairWatch repairCustom jewelryAppraisals
  2. V Jewelers

    13761 W Bell Rd, Surprise, AZ 85374-2453

    Tue-Fri 10am-5:30pm, Sat 10am-4pm

    Jewelry repairWatch repairBuys goldCustom jewelryAppraisals
  3. E D Marshall Jewelers Surprise

    13980 W Bell Rd, Surprise, AZ 85374

    Jewelry repairWatch repairBuys goldCustom jewelryAppraisals

Casa Grande 2

  1. Gerrish Jewelers

    1649 E Florence Blvd Ste 3, Casa Grande, AZ 85122-4828

    Tue-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-3pm

    Watch repairCustom jewelryAppraisals
  2. The Gold Rush Jewelers

    1226 E Florence Blvd, Casa Grande, AZ 85122-4200

    Jewelry repairWatch repairBuys goldCustom jewelryEar piercingAppraisals

Cottonwood 2

  1. GALINA Fine Jewelers

    1460 E Cottonwood St, Cottonwood, AZ 86326-4503

    Jewelry repairWatch repairBuys goldCustom jewelryAppraisals
  2. Sherwood Jewelers

    1429 E Cottonwood St, Cottonwood, AZ 86326-4504

    Custom jewelry

Fountain Hills 2

  1. Sami Fine Jewelry

    Sami Fine Jewelry, 16704 E Avenue of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268-3816

    Jewelry repairWatch repairBuys goldCustom jewelryAppraisals
  2. Randy Polk Designs

    16820 E Avenue Of The Fountains Ste 102, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268-8587

    Custom jewelry

Pinetop Lakeside 2

  1. Diamond Creek Jewelry & Collectibles

    857 E White Mountain Blvd, Pinetop Lakeside, AZ 85935-7055

    Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-3pm, Sun Closed

    Jewelry repairWatch repairCustom jewelryEstate jewelry
  2. T J Jewelry

    857 E White Mountain Blvd, Pinetop Lakeside, AZ 85935-7055

    Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-3pm, Sun Closed

    Jewelry repairWatch repairCustom jewelryEstate jewelry

Prescott 2

  1. Jewelers Bench

    1101 E Gurley St, Prescott, AZ 86301-3309

    Mon–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 10am–3pm, Sun closed

    Custom jewelry
  2. Raskin's Jewelers

    110 W Gurley St, Prescott, AZ 86301-3634

    Buys goldCustom jewelry

Avondale 1

  1. E.D. Marshall Jewelry and Gold Buyers

    1721 N Dysart Rd, Avondale, AZ 85392-1222

    Jewelry repairWatch repairBuys goldCustom jewelryAppraisals

Flagstaff 1

  1. Frederick Fisher Jewelers

    4650 N US Highway 89, Flagstaff, AZ 86004-2400

    Mon–Sat 10am–8pm, Sun closed

    Jewelry repairWatch repairCustom jewelryAppraisals

Goodyear 1

  1. Havok Fine Jewelers

    3301 N Litchfield Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85395-2269

    Tue-Fri, Sat by Appointment, Sun-Mon closed

    Watch repairCustom jewelry

Peoria 1

  1. Z's Fine Jewelry Inc

    7547 W Greenway Rd, Peoria, AZ 85381

    Mon–Fri 10am–6pm

    Buys goldCustom jewelryEstate jewelry

San Tan Valley 1

  1. Local Jeweler

    35979 N Gary Rd, San Tan Valley, AZ 85143-5750

    Jewelry repairWatch repairBuys goldCustom jewelry

Show Low 1

  1. White Mountain Jewelers

    1004 E Deuce of Clubs, Show Low, AZ 85901-4934

    Tue–Sat 10am–5pm

    Jewelry repairCustom jewelryAppraisals

Sun City 1

  1. John Wallick Jewelers

    10050 W Bell Rd, Sun City, AZ 85351-1249

    Mon. – Fri.: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Sat. 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM, Sun. Closed

    Watch repairCustom jewelryEstate jewelryAppraisals

Sun City West 1

  1. Cranstoun Court Jewellers

    13545 W Camino del Sol, Sun City West, AZ 85375-4416

    Jewelry repairWatch repairCustom jewelryAppraisals

Tombstone 1

  1. Wizard's Workshop

    800 E Fremont St, Tombstone, AZ 85638-0199

    Tue-Sat 10am-5pm

    Custom jewelry

Wickenburg 1

  1. Danny's Jewelry

    275 N Tegner St, Wickenburg, AZ 85390-2415

    Tue–Fri 10:00am–5:00pm, Sat 10:00am–2:00pm

    Watch repairCustom jewelry

Wittmann 1

  1. The Rowdy Rose

    21015 W White Feather Lane, Wittmann, AZ 85361

    Custom jewelry

Yuma 1

  1. Paul Bensel Jewelers

    234 W 32nd St, Yuma, AZ 85364-8152

    Jewelry repairCustom jewelryEstate jewelry
Bring pictures and a budget. Most custom jewelers start with a design consultation, then show a sketch or a 3D model before casting. Ask how many revisions are included, whether you can reuse your own gold and stones, and how long the piece takes from approval to pickup.

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Good to know

How long does custom jewelry take?

A custom ring commonly takes several weeks from the first consultation: design and a 3D model or wax, your approval, casting, stone setting and finishing. Ask the jeweler for a timeline in writing if you need the piece by a specific date.

Can a jeweler reuse my old gold and stones?

Many custom jewelers can reset your stones in a new design and melt or trade in your old gold. Reusing old gold directly is not always practical because of mixed alloys and old solder, so some jewelers credit its value toward new metal instead.