Looking for a way to update your engagement ring or an heirloom diamond without losing its sentimental value? You’re not alone. At Secrète Fine Jewelry in DC and Bethesda, we specialize in remounting engagement rings into fresh, modern designs that honor your past while celebrating your present.
Whether you’re updating an older style, creating a new heirloom with an inherited diamond, or simply ready for a new look, custom jewelry remounting offers a meaningful and stunning solution.
Why Clients Choose to Remount
Life changes. So does your style. Many of our clients come to us for custom jewelry remounting in DC after:
- Celebrating an anniversary or milestone
- Receiving a family heirloom diamond
- Wanting to modernize an old or worn-out setting
- Needing to repair or replace damaged prongs or bands
Remounting isn’t about replacing your memories. It’s about giving them a new life.
As the Gemological Institute of America notes, “For a wedding anniversary, the birth of a child, or just because, a ‘new’ engagement ring can represent an even stronger symbol of your union.” Read more
Your Diamond, Your Way: Popular Remounting Styles
The options for a new setting for diamond rings are practically endless. Here are a few client favorites:
• Bezel Settings
Bezel settings surround the diamond with a sleek metal rim. They offer a modern look and extra protection, especially good for those with active lifestyles.
• Halo Settings
Halo designs add a circle of smaller diamonds around the center stone. They enhance sparkle and can make a diamond appear larger.
• East-West Layouts
Why not flip the script? An east-west setting turns an oval or emerald-cut stone sideways, giving it a stylish, unexpected twist.
• Mixed Metal Bands
Can’t decide between white and yellow gold? You don’t have to. Mixed metal bands create contrast and make your ring one of a kind.
• Three-Stone and Toi Et Moi Rings
Symbolic and romantic, these styles let you pair your center stone with new side stones that represent your journey.
He chose to use two of the round diamonds as side stones in this beautiful three stone ring with an oval diamond center. He asked Secrete to set the third round diamond as a pendant to give to her little sister as a present when they asked her to be maid of honor. We really love this couple and this beautiful three stone engagement ring remount.
Designing With Secrète Fine Jewelry
Our custom engagement ring settings in DC always start with a conversation. Whether you walk into our Bethesda or DC location, we begin with a design consultation to understand your goals, style, and budget.
Every diamond remount is handled with white-glove care. Our team includes master jewelers and designers who treat your heirloom stones like their own.
Ready to chat with us? Book your consultation today.
Color and Clarity Matching: Make Every Stone Shine
In the bottom image, we’ve altered the side stones to appear D-E color (13-14 colors difference). Notice how the “better” side stones make the center stone (unaltered here) look gray by comparison? For side stones, it’s far better to use “worse” diamonds that match than more expensive diamonds that clash.
Inherited diamonds are special, but they don’t always come with ideal color or clarity. That’s where our expertise shines.
At Secrète, we consider every detail when selecting side stones. If your diamond leans toward a lower color grade (think beige, not white, tones), we carefully match surrounding stones so the eye sees a cohesive sparkle.
A slightly yellow diamond can look dull next to perfectly white ones. But when paired with similar tones or even colored gemstones, a “lesser” color diamond can absolutely glow. This is where custom jewelry remounting really makes a difference. Big chain jewelry stores carry pre-made settings already set with side stones, so color matching isn’t possible. Our small workshop hand-crafts every piece in Maryland, so we’re able to consider the best aesthetics for your stones and your personal design.
We’ll help you decide whether contrast or blending will give your ring the best look, and we’ll make sure it’s done with expert precision.
Personalized Touches That Tell Your Story
Your remounted ring should feel uniquely yours. Here are some ways our clients customize their new band for a diamond ring:
- Engraved initials, dates, or personal messages
- Decorative basket or gallery designs
- Accent birthstones or colored gems
- Band texture (hammered, satin, high polish)
These elements make your ring not just beautiful, but meaningful.
The beautiful diamond had some character to its color, so we decided to pair it with rich-hued custom-cut green sapphire so the visual contrast would make the diamond appear whiter. Additionally, we set the romantic, swooping band with other antique diamonds in the same color as the center stone so it would all blend into a cohesive vintage color story.
Secrete’s remounting of this beautiful diamond shows that you don’t have to lose personality when you reset an old diamond.
A Safe, Smooth Process
Worried about handing over your precious diamond? You shouldn’t be.
We document and photograph your stone at drop-off. Our in-house team keeps it secure throughout the entire process. You’ll be kept informed as your ring is created, and we will make sure everything is crafted to your specifications.
Every step is handled with care, craftsmanship, and transparency.
Real Clients, Real Results
Our clients have turned broken prong rings into statement halo settings. Some have transformed grandmother’s solitaire into a three-stone showstopper. Others have reset small inherited stones into custom wedding bands.
There’s no one way to do it, only your way.
Want inspiration? Explore our bridal designs and imagine what your ring could become.
Cost Considerations
Custom jewelry remounting in DC might be more affordable than you think, especially if you’re supplying stones or metal. During your consultation, we’ll provide a transparent estimate so there are no surprises.
Reusing a family diamond can save you thousands versus buying a new diamond, so even if you’re having a hard time imagining your fiancé’s grandmother’s ring as the ring of your dreams, it’s worth chatting with an experienced designer at Secrète—we can show you custom designs that completely transform the look of your stone.
When to Remount
There’s no wrong time to reimagine your ring. But these milestones are often a spark:
- Wedding anniversaries
- Birth of a child
- Vow renewals
- Big birthdays
- Just because your style has changed
A ring should reflect who you are now. If yours doesn’t, you can change that.
When her fiance showed her this bold gold ring that belonged to his grandfather, it was hard to see the vision. Thankfully, we were able to transform this into the delicate ring of her dreams.
Final Thoughts: Your Love Story, Reinvented
Your engagement ring has history. But it doesn’t have to be stuck in the past.
With new ring settings for diamonds, your old stone can feel brand new. Whether you want subtle updates or a dramatic transformation, Secrète Fine Jewelry is here to bring your vision to life.
We make custom jewelry Washington DC residents trust, for generations.
Book your appointment today and let’s turn your memories into modern magic.
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