Unified standards for irretrievable losses and waste of precious metals in the manufacture and repair of jewelry according to orders from the population

When you have a decent amount of jewelry at home that has fallen into disrepair or become unfashionable, you can start making gold items from your own gold. This type of service is provided by small jewelry companies and private craftsmen. In this case, you can save a lot, because you only have to pay for the work, and the lion’s share of the cost of finished jewelry is made up of precious metals.

As a result, you will receive a unique item that can even be made according to your sketch. Making jewelry from your own gold is attractive because of the opportunity to obtain an exclusive product, but this step must be taken after careful consideration. There are many pitfalls that you need to study before going to the first jeweler you come across.

What a waste of gold melting

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Arkady 10,

Plato is my friend and truth is more precious. I’m writing not to get smart or prove something to someone, but for the sake of searching for the truth, I have a subjective opinion, I don’t have much experience to be honest, but I want to raise my level of both theoretical knowledge and practical skills and technical equipment

I apologize right away, I haven’t learned how to quote in the new face of the portal, so it’s clumsy to answer, but I think. please note

I completely agree that it is necessary to define the meaning of the term COST, otherwise everyone is busy with what it is and what this is and how it is decomposed into components (burn and consumption), I personally didn’t know before your message, thanks for the science!

So I wrote that if they carry a lot of scrap, then I act as follows: “if they give a lot of scrap for casting, I will immediately refuse to take a lot, I take according to the norm, with a little extra. “We agreed that we were trying to achieve weight. So far there has not been such a thing in practice that they brought 100 g per ring of 10 g.

I agree that in mass production they can count from the finished product, in mass production even kilogram volumes, and the craftsmen can hide them in their pockets, therefore, in order for them to use the metal rationally, not to screw up a hundred times, and not to make a lot of defects, they need to be stimulated with a whip, therefore, we should take the waste of the finished product, and we small-scale owners are very modest in this matter, we redo the defects ourselves, and the technological level is not the same, few repair shops can afford to buy a laser (expensive), or an oxygen burner (the inspectors will torture you) We have converted motors in all corners, three-phase 220, homemade compressors and many other interesting things that take a lifetime to collect until interest disappears.

Yes, and we will not hide the food we receive from ourselves, with a brush in a bag, and in a box, and then for recycling. At the repair shop, I remove the links into a bag and give them away, I don’t really need someone else’s, if I burn it, I can sin, of course, but in our center in the service center, a Soviet master, bites off a broken link and throws it over your shoulder, when I give it away, everyone is surprised

in production technologists: assemblers, fasteners, engravers, receivers. and I don’t know who yet, but we have it all in one hand, to technological issues, on the rational selection of a technological cycle for processing silver Bismarck for 30 grams, once every two months, questions of taxes, reports, statements, the rate of the single social contribution for each quarter are added new, changed accounts in the treasury and a bunch of other things after all this, to be honest, with a low level of technical equipment, I have not yet seen anyone repairing a polishing machine with an exhaust hood. so that the speed changes, all the black boogers come out of the nose

, I’m the only one who has two polishing pastes, some comrades in the center generally use a drill and polish, they say it flies strongly from the engine, and they don’t have water to wash it later. I don’t really want to count 10 percent of the finished product, although it’s only one hundredth of the weight of the product, but from a product of 10 grams, it’s 0.1, if it’s red, then it’s about 2.5 cu. and lose these 2.5 USD and at the same time giving the client discounts for the repair of the chain I made, because they think that since it is made by hand, it means that neither the carabiner should rub on it, nor the ears at the ends of the chain, nor the stones fall out after stepping on the ring, or bending the beer to open , or pulling weights.

I can’t wrap my head around how after these “torments” I could take and deliberately reduce my earnings, I think that it would be better if “greed” spurred me on, better to collect metal, and increase the amount of rent returned to circulation, than to have a client standing over my head as an executioner a sign in my hands is 9%, and I will make more physical, mental and moral efforts in order to lose less, and give the resulting percentage to the client (and if God forbid I have to redo it, then it will be generally a minus due to waste). Moreover, he agrees to 10%, and will not cling to what he is considered to be picky about, because he receives almost lifelong preferential service, and the product for a price lower than in the retail chain, because there is no trade markup.

Somehow it turned out to be just emotions, but that’s how it turned out.

but for myself I remained unshakable, on piece products, I will count from scrap, and take as much scrap as needed, not from 100 g, for Bismarck 10 g, but from 12 g to Bismarck for 10 g, or if they bring it in one piece, then from the finished one product 11 percent, and then subtract 10% from what was received

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What a waste of gold melting

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The most correct approach is an experienced one. THREE DIFFERENT PEOPLE TAKE AND MAKE three identical chains, from an equal amount of metal,

Pre-sweep the pallet.

It is desirable that you could be one of the three.

We get the chains with a given weight of sawdust from each pallet, we weigh it (you don’t even have to melt it), we get a certain number, we subtract it from what was given, we calculate the waste. add 0.5% and use the result as the loss rate.

Although, by and large, this of course looks like rednecks, however, you shouldn’t overestimate the percentage of losses, because this affects the selling price, which in the current conditions is very unprofitable.

Another thing is that we must strive to minimize losses by all available means. a barrel catcher on the washbasin where hands are washed, an electrostatic filter in the workshop, collection of waste from the floor, collection of dust from polishing.

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We learn to defend our rights when making jewelry in specialized workshops

When you have a decent amount of jewelry at home that has fallen into disrepair or become unfashionable, you can start making gold items from your own gold. This type of service is provided by small jewelry companies and private craftsmen. In this case, you can save a lot, because you only have to pay for the work, and the lion’s share of the cost of finished jewelry is made up of precious metals.

As a result, you will receive a unique item that can even be made according to your sketch. Making jewelry from your own gold is attractive because of the opportunity to obtain an exclusive product, but this step must be taken after careful consideration. There are many pitfalls that you need to study before going to the first jeweler you come across.

Is it possible to melt down or sell wedding rings?

In the modern world, traditions and signs are approached more democratically and rationally than in the 18th–19th centuries, so buying ready-made new rings in a jewelry store, making them yourself, or ordering them from a professional jeweler based on existing “foreign” gold products is everyone’s choice for yourself on your own. And yet, many newlyweds are interested in what can be done with wedding rings found or left over from relatives: can they be sold or melted down?

What gold items will the new jewelry be made from?

Many private craftsmen or small jewelry companies work exclusively with the customer’s gold, since it is expensive for them to hold their own reserves of metal. But what kind of gold needs to be brought there for the jeweler to accept it 100%? A list of products accepted for work can be found on the websites of private companies or you can inquire about this directly from the master.

As a rule, the following gold items are accepted for melting down and subsequent production of new jewelry:

An important note regarding dental crowns. Jewelers prefer to deal with these items of at least 750 standard. And dental prosthetic discs made of gold must be stamped with the trademark of the factory that manufactured them. A similar requirement applies to gold plates - their surface must also have a clearly visible imprint with information about the manufacturer.

Otherwise, jewelers do not have strict conditions. They are ready to accept products of different standards for work, but not lower than 500, since lower-quality gold contains more copper than the precious metal itself. The color of scrap submitted for remelting can be any color - yellow, white, red or pink.

At the same time, there is a clear list of gold items that no workshop will accept for making new jewelry from. The list of prohibited items includes the following:

When contacting a jeweler for services, be sure to check with him how much jewelry you need to hand over to create a particular product. The fact is that when making a new piece of jewelry you will definitely need a little more gold than it will ultimately contain in its finished form. The reason for this is the waste of the metal during its melting. Another small amount of gold becomes fine dust during the grinding and polishing of the cast jewelry.

On average, losses are about 10%. Moreover, the percentage increases when the item the client chooses to order is light in weight - the larger the item, the less gold will be lost during its manufacture.

Making a homemade burner

First, let's look at how to create a gas burner. To do this you will need the following materials:

It is necessary to visually divide the jar with the lid horizontally in half, and make two holes for the hoses in the upper part of it. Insert the pump hose into one of them, and the hose leading to the sprinkler into the other. Next, connect the latter and seal the holes.

To check whether the container is sealed or not, you should pour a little gasoline into the jar and start pumping air. Ideally, it should fly out of the sprinkler hole. If this happens, you can start melting at home.

Melting metal using a torch

Using a gas torch, you can melt metal in a matter of minutes.

First you need to sprinkle the crucible with borax (flux), then put the scrap in there, which has already been crushed. The more borax, the lower the temperature required to melt.

Next, pour in alcohol, set it on fire and wait until it burns out completely. It must be remembered that the crucible must be placed on a refractory area.

Turn on the burner and adjust it so that the edges of the flame are yellow and the middle is blue. The process is carried out using an open fire, so the crucible cannot be heated quickly. A crack may appear on it. The procedure is carried out slowly and evenly. The flame is kept at a distance of several centimeters from the metal.

The redder the metal, the lower the burner should be lowered to it. This is necessary so that all the ligature from the metal disappears, and parts of the material are melted down faster.

At the end of the procedure, the precious metal is poured into molds and hardened with water.

We learn to defend our rights when making jewelry in specialized workshops

Despite the abundance of different jewelry in stores, you have probably encountered a situation where you cannot choose for yourself or your family and friends something that you would really like and please the eye. Or, on the contrary, you liked the jewelry, but the price indicated on its label, to put it mildly, shocks you.

Therefore, one of the options for solving such problems is to have the jewelry you need manufactured in a specialized workshop. At the same time, they will not only make the jewelry that you like, but you will also save significantly if the jewelry is made from your precious metal (old, tired or broken jewelry).

In our conversation today, we will try to tell readers in an accessible form how to get high-quality jewelry and protect yourself from possible troubles. At the same time, we will try to help you become literate consumers who know their rights and know how to defend them. All this is so that the resulting jewelry brings joy and pleasure and you do not experience disappointment and disappointment, and, of course, in order to save nerves, time and money. The main documents regulating the relationship between consumers and providers in the field of consumer services is the Federal Law “On the Protection of Consumer Rights” dated 02/07/1992. No. 2300-1 and the Rules of consumer services for the population in the Russian Federation, approved by the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation dated August 15, 1997. No. 1025.

At the same time, the Law on the Protection of Consumer Rights is one of the few Russian laws (if not the only one) that protects the rights of an unlimited number of citizens from unscrupulous producers of goods and services. A characteristic feature of the legislation on the protection of consumer rights is the fact that liability for violation of consumer rights falls only on the performer (manufacturer). This is explained by the need to ensure the interests of the consumer as the weaker party in contractual relations. But let's first figure out who is the consumer and who is the performer. A consumer is a citizen who intends to order or purchase, or who orders, purchases or uses goods (work, services) exclusively for personal, family, household and other needs not related to business activities. Contractor is an organization, regardless of its legal form, as well as an individual entrepreneur performing work or providing services to consumers under a paid contract. So, where is the best place to order jewelry? First of all, do not rush to place an order, check the reputation of the company or individual entrepreneur with whom you are going to deal. Ask your friends or acquaintances about the reputation of the companies you like. Don’t run to the first “Jewelry Workshop” sign you come across on the “closer to home” principle. Consider carefully where to order. Any jewelry workshop located on a market, in a small shop or shopping complex runs the risk of not being able to find the artist in the event of claims arising after some time. If you didn’t see it in the customer’s corner, ask if the contractor has a certificate of special registration with the state Assay Supervision Inspectorate. Check its expiration date. If you don't have a certificate, avoid this workshop. You must have confidence that the jewelry workshop operates legally and is located thoroughly and for a long time. When choosing a jewelry workshop, pay attention to the presence on the sign of information that the contractor must necessarily convey to the consumer:

— corporate name (name) of your organization, its location (legal address) and operating hours;

— information about state registration and the name of the registering authority;

— list of services provided (work performed) and their provision;

— designation of standards, the mandatory requirements of which jewelry must meet;

— timing of jewelry production;

— price list for jewelry manufacturing.

In addition, the contractor is obliged to provide the consumer with information in a convenient place for review;

— rules of consumer services for the population in the Russian Federation, approved by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of August 15, 1997 No. 1025;

— address and telephone number of the consumer rights protection unit of the local government body;

— samples of contracts (receipts) for the provision of services for the manufacture of jewelry;

— samples (models) of manufactured jewelry (catalogs, magazines, etc.).

The contractor must also provide information about the approved standards for losses of precious metals allowed during the manufacture of jewelry (waste).

Having decided on the company that you want to entrust with the manufacture of jewelry, you should conclude an agreement. A contract for the manufacture of jewelry is drawn up in writing, usually a receipt form BO-10DM, and must contain the following information:

- name and location (legal address) of the performer’s jewelry workshop (for an individual entrepreneur - last name, first name, patronymic, state registration information), telephone;

- last name, first name, patronymic of the customer, address of residence, if necessary - contact telephone number;

— type of service (work) provided with a sketch signed by the consumer;

— price of the service (work);

- exact name, description and price of precious metals accepted by the performer for the manufacture of jewelry, their weight (for example, scrap jewelry, ring, earrings, etc.) made of 585 gold weighing 15.6 g), as well as precious stones with indicating shape, size, weight, color and defects. If, for the manufacture of jewelry, you hand over to the contractor scrap gold crowns that were made legally by dental clinics registered with the Assay Supervision Inspectorate, then please note that such scrap must be accepted from you at a level of no less than 850 standard. It should be noted that, depending on the integrity of the manufacturer of dental products, the actual gold purity in them can be either less or more than 850 fineness. Therefore, in order not to get into trouble in such a situation, offer the performer your choice:

- to determine the actual sample of gold dentures and crowns, melt the scrap in your presence, and with the ingot, on which the performer will put his name (manufacturer’s mark), come to the Assay Supervision Inspectorate. In a short time and for a small fee, inspection staff will determine the sample of the gold alloy;

- to make jewelry, use scrap gold teeth and crowns specifically donated by you;

— a note indicating that the consumer has paid the full price of manufacturing the jewelry, or that an advance has been made when concluding the contract, if such payment has been made.

Our advice is not to pay for the order in full before it is completed, no matter how attractive the sample may look in the sketch or in the catalog offered to your attention. If the contractor does not agree to refuse full prepayment, leave him. Look for a jewelry workshop where the advance is minimal and payment for work is based on the result.

— date of acceptance and execution of the order;

— other necessary data related to the specifics of the work performed;

- the position of the person who accepted the order and his signature, as well as the signature of the consumer who submitted the order.

One copy of the contract (receipt) is issued by the contractor to the consumer. If the contract does not provide for a warranty period for a piece of jewelry, claims related to defects may be brought by the consumer, provided that the defects are discovered within a reasonable time, but within 6 months from the date of delivery of the jewelry to the consumer. In cases where the warranty period provided for in the contract is less than 6 months and defects in the work are discovered after the expiration of the warranty period, but within 6 months from the date of delivery of the finished jewelry, the contractor is liable if the consumer proves that the defects arose before the delivery of the jewelry to the consumer or for reasons that arose up to this point. Such shortcomings include a manufacturing defect (hidden defect of the product), which cannot be detected visually and the consequences of which are revealed only during the process of storing and wearing jewelry (cracks, pores, etc.). Do not hesitate to discuss the terms of the contract with the contractor and ask if anything is unclear. This approach will help avoid troubles in the future.

What should you do if you came to pick up your order at the time appointed by the contractor and it turns out that the contractor has not yet started manufacturing your jewelry, citing a large number of orders or the absence of jewelers, or you checked with the contractor earlier, and it became obvious that production was not will it be completed on time? In this case, you have the right to choose:

— assign the contractor a new deadline, during which the contractor must begin manufacturing your jewelry and/or complete its production, and demand a reduction in the price for completing the work;

- terminate the contract. Upon termination of the contract, the contractor is obliged to return to you in full the precious metals transferred to him. However, if the contractor has already completed work on your order, then he will not be able to return to you those products that you handed over to him for work. A bullion will be returned to you with the imprint of the performer’s name, equal in composition and weight to the precious metal you handed over. For example, if you handed over jewelry made of 585 gold weighing 15.60 g, then the contractor must return a gold bar weighing 15.60 g. corresponding to 585 standard, as well as the advance payment you paid upon concluding the contract. If you refuse to fulfill the contract, the contractor has no right to demand reimbursement from you of his costs incurred in the process of manufacturing the jewelry, as well as payment for the work he performed, except if you accepted this work. If the contractor violates the terms established by the contract for the production of jewelry or new deadlines assigned by the consumer, the contractor pays the consumer for each day in the amount of three percent of the price of the work, unless the contract stipulates a different percentage of the penalty. A penalty (penalty) for violation of the deadline for the start of production of jewelry is collected for each day of delay until the start of work. A penalty (penalty) for violation of deadlines for completing the manufacture of jewelry is collected for each day of delay until the completion of the work.

If for any reason you change your mind about making jewelry, you have the right to terminate the contract, subject to payment to the contractor for the actual expenses incurred by him related to the fulfillment of obligations under this contract.

If upon receipt of the finished jewelry you find defects (the jewelry differs from the sketch, the bracelet is larger or smaller than the specified size, earrings are of different sizes, etc.), you have the right to, at your choice, demand:

— free elimination of deficiencies in the work performed;

— a corresponding reduction in the price of the work performed;

- free production of another piece of jewelry made of precious metal of the same standard. When making another piece of jewelry, the consumer is obliged to return the product previously transferred to him by the performer. At the same time, satisfying the consumer’s demands for the free elimination of defects and the production of a new piece of jewelry does not relieve the contractor from liability in the form of a penalty for violating the deadline for completing the work. Upon receipt of the finished product, carefully inspect it for defects, opening and closing of locks, absence of gaps and breaks on the thread of the screw lock, whether the inserts are securely fastened, whether there is a fuse on the bracelet lock, etc. Check for the presence of the Russian State Assay Mark on the jewelry and manufacturer's name. If the product does not have a state hallmark confirming the quality of the alloy from which it is made, urgently request the artist to send your jewelry to the state assay inspection office for testing and hallmarking. If the performer assures you that testing and branding will take at least a month and it will be very expensive, do not believe it. On average, the state inspectorate spends 3 days on this procedure, and its cost ranges from 10 to 50 rubles per product. It is better to postpone the moment of joy of receiving your jewelry for a short time and make sure that it is made of a high-quality jewelry alloy, the gold standard of which corresponds to one of the standards established in the Russian Federation, than to torment yourself with doubts in the future. It is important to check that the receipt also correctly reflects the mass of the finished product, the loss of precious metal during its manufacture and, possibly, the remaining balance. For example, to make a bracelet you provided scrap 585 gold weighing 15.60g, the finished product weighs 14.20g. Losses during the manufacture of a bracelet, according to the standards approved by the contractor, amount to 6.3% of the weight of the finished product, that is, in your case they are equal to 0.89 g. Thus, the total mass of 585 gold used to make your jewelry is 15.09 g (14.20 g + 0.89 g). The remainder of the metal that must be returned to you by the contractor corresponds to 0.51g. If you have lost the receipt confirming the conclusion of the contract for the manufacture of jewelry, do not be upset. In this case, the jewelry will be issued to you on the basis of a written application written to the head of the company, upon presentation of a passport or other identification document. If you nevertheless become a victim of an unscrupulous performer and did not receive the jewelry you dreamed of, employees of the Federal Service for Supervision of Consumer Rights Protection and Human Welfare in the Krasnoyarsk Territory will come to your aid. They consider consumer complaints and advise on protecting their rights. To conduct an examination and check the value of the alloy (sample) from which jewelry is made, contact the East Siberian State Assay Supervision Inspectorate, located at: Svobodny Avenue, 72, Krasnoyarsk, 660041.

We hope that our advice will help you avoid the pitfalls that await consumers in the sea called “consumer services”, and we believe that we will live to see brighter days when the jewelry manufacturers around us will strive to gain a good reputation, and having won it, cherish it .

Is it possible to melt down an engagement ring for a new engagement ring?

As in the previous case, it all depends on individual circumstances and the feasibility of the remelting process.

The couple's rings no longer match their size as they age

Usually, with age, the diameter of the finger increases, and the ring begins to put pressure, and the finger begins to swell. In this case, it is not necessary to melt down the wedding rings into new wedding rings. The jeweler will “roll out” the ring to the new size.

The couple decided to change the design of the rings

Some married couples, over the years, decide to make the wedding accessory individual in design, shape, and add weight to the decoration to make it more noticeable. Wedding rings are melted down to add gold, change its color, add precious stones, etc.

In this case, it is possible to melt down wedding rings during marriage; this is not a bad omen, but, on the contrary, symbolically allows you to begin a new, more interesting and meaningful stage in family life. The same applies to wedding rings inherited by spouses from relatives.

Gold wedding ring with diamonds (go to the SUNLIGHT catalogue)

Wedding rings with “alien” history

If jewelry accessories are found or purchased second-hand, and the history of their former owners is unknown or has a negative connotation, an energy cleansing ritual should first be performed so as not to transfer the problems of the former owners to the newlyweds. And only after this is it possible to melt down the wedding rings into new ones. The alien and unknown should always be treated with extreme caution. It is possible that the rings are damaged, and this negativity can get in and upset the family life of the future spouses. Most often, in such cases, the specified transformation of products is abandoned.

What are you paying for?

There is no single cost that can be quoted for making a new item from your gold.

Price depends on many factors

If the gold you brought is not enough to make the selected product, you will need to pay extra for the missing amount. But jewelers are willing to add only a small amount of their own precious metal - no more than one gram - since their reserves are usually small.

A huge advantage of turning to private jewelers for a new piece of jewelry is the fact that, if you wish, you can agree to pay part of the amount in gold. That is, if the metal you brought is more than enough for the selected product and there is some amount left, then it is possible to calculate its cost and subtract it from the price for the finished product. But you need to understand that this gold is valued as scrap, and therefore its value is not too high.

If you do not want to include the remaining precious metal in the price, then the excess must be returned to you. They are returned in the form of a gold plate, which must certainly be stamped with the code of a jewelry company or private craftsman.

Work takes time

Different companies offer different lead times for making your gold items. The time frame depends not only on the complexity of the order, but also on the number of jewelry craftsmen. Therefore, some companies promise to cope with the task in two to three weeks, while others immediately admit that it takes them from a month to a month and a half to complete the application efficiently. Therefore, if you are planning to receive new gold jewelry for the holiday, then place your order in advance so as not to overpay for urgency.

However, if we are talking about an engagement ring that you want to make from your own gold, then the time frame may not be so long. Craftsmen admit that making an engagement ring is the easiest thing to do, since it usually has a laconic design. To make an engagement ring, the jeweler rolls out a block of gold, bends it and welds it with gold solder. Then he shapes it into a perfect circle and polishes it so that the engagement ring shines beautifully. The second manufacturing method allows you to create perfect, seamless rings. In this case, the master makes a wax model of the ring in advance, which adds value to the finished product. It is noteworthy that the jewelers themselves admit that such gold rings have no external differences. But many newlyweds, following superstitions, are happy to shell out twice as much money to ensure that their rings are seamless.

There are several ways to order a product made from your own gold. Firstly, the client can choose the design of the accessory from the catalog, which any craftsman or jewelry company must have. In some cases, they even have samples made from inexpensive metals. Then a person can carefully consider the options in the smallest detail and choose the most suitable one for himself. You can also bring your finished gold jewelry to jewelers so they can sketch the design and take all measurements. But even if you only have a photo from a glossy magazine, this option will also work. The master will draw a sketch and create a 3D visualization in a special computer program. Once the customer approves the submitted design, the jeweler will begin work.

Clients are always warned that if they want a copy of some model of a famous fashion house, they will still not receive an identical item. However, you can count on the fact that your gold new thing will be 85-90% a copy of the model you like.

How long will the gold melting process take?

What determines the longevity of the process:

On average, it takes an experienced jeweler to melt down and make a new piece from one to two months, again depending on all the factors described above.

When paying for and accepting a new product, look at the sample with a magnifying glass, inspect the product and be sure to take a receipt that says what product your new jewelry was made from.

Gold melting prices may vary depending on the city where you live and how experienced and qualified the craftsman is. After all, as we all know, craftsmen who have extensive experience charge good money for their work. But in this case you will get an excellent product.

What to melt a wedding ring into?

Most often, wedding rings are made of gold, so depending on the weight and design of the products, their cost can be quite high. If you don’t plan to wear your wedding ring for one reason or another, can it be melted down?

There is no clear answer to making one decision or another. This depends on many objective and subjective circumstances. If a piece of jewelry is of artistic value and is an antique object, then “destroying” a masterpiece through melting does not carry rationality from any side (artistic, ethical and financial). This is a valuable rarity associated with the memory of the former owner, and has a high value that will only increase over the years.

In the case of traditional products from “someone else’s finger” that will not be used for their intended purpose, wedding rings can be melted down into other jewelry. These can be earrings, chains, bracelets, rings with stones, etc. Remelted wedding rings will delight the hostess in a new way, help complement the created image, and become an integral part of the everyday or weekend wardrobe.

When remelting products, two main points should be taken into account: