No Tricks, Just a Little Treat — We’re Taking a Short Break Before Christmas

Lee Molseed
Nov 14
3 min read

Edition date: 31 October 2025

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🎃 No Tricks, Just a Little Treat...

Before we disappear for a short spell, the workshop is taking a well-earned break — recharging ready for our busiest season of the year!

We'll reopen on 10th November, refreshed and ready to help you beat the Christmas bespoke deadline or find the perfect hand-finished gift in our growing online collection.

Even while the bench lights are off, our website isn’t — so if inspiration strikes, you can still send your ideas and enquiries online.

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📱Stay Tuned on Socials

While we’re away, we’ll still be sharing a few hints, ideas, and festive inspiration across Facebook and Instagram.

Keep an eye out for:

⚒️ Behind-the-scenes peeks at bespoke commissions in progress (although not enoough to give the surprise away for the recipient).
🎁 Our new Christmas Gifts collection — perfect for those finishing touches.
⏰ Reminders for our final bespoke deadlines (and how to still order in time!).
💎 Exclusive look at our spectacular diamond tennis bracelets! Trust us, you do NOT want to miss out on these and we have very limited stock!

It’s the perfect time to follow along and plan something magical — from custom rings and remodelling projects to ready-to-gift sparkle.

💫 Ready for an Upgrade? (The Ring, Not the Partner!)

Love evolves - and sometimes, your jewellery should too.

💍 Why upgrade or remodel your ring?

Maybe your original ring no longer feels you, or you’d simply love to mark a new chapter - an anniversary, vow renewal, or milestone moment. Upgrading doesn’t erase the past; it builds on it, just like the relationship it represents.

💬 A remodel can turn nostalgia into sparkle - preserving memories while creating something that feels brand new.

♻️ Reuse, redesign, or start fresh

There’s no single right way to upgrade. Some choose to:

Reset their original stones into a new design or band.
Melt down existing gold to form the base of a new ring.
Add new accent stones or engraving to symbolise years together.
Create matching pieces - pendants, earrings, or bands - from heirloom materials.

A pair of matching wedding rings remade with satin finish to the centre: https://www.westcountrygoldsmiths.com/book-online

🪄 Think of it less as replacing a ring - more as upgrading a love story.

🧡 Real stories from our workshop

This summer, our very own Lee and Lou renewed their vows - and marked the occasion with new rings, along with other special keepsakes designed and handmade right here in the workshop. It’s proof that sometimes, the most meaningful commissions aren’t about new love, but lasting love.

Lee and Lou celebrating their wedding vows renewal complete with new rings: https://www.westcountrygoldsmiths.com/post/welcome-to-our-weekly-newsletter

💎 When (and how) to plan an upgrade

There’s no wrong time - but key life moments make beautiful excuses:

Wedding anniversaries
Milestone birthdays
New beginnings or personal achievements
Vow renewals and family celebrations

We’ll work with your existing materials wherever possible and discuss new options openly - so you know exactly what’s feasible within your budget.

💡 You can even combine metals or reuse gemstones to keep every chapter connected.

🌟 Sustainability meets sentiment

Every remodel reduces waste and brings sustainable luxury to the bench. By breathing new life into heirlooms or re-melting your old ring, you get to enjoy something both beautiful and responsible.

💬 So, ready for that upgrade? Whether it’s a subtle refresh or a full redesign, we’ll make sure your next ring shines with everything your story deserves.

💫 Ready for an Upgrade? (The Ring, Not the Partner!): https://www.westcountrygoldsmiths.com/contact