u/Stock_Resident_1109

Spouse and I have been talking about an upgrade ring for our anniversary. I have my eyes on two cuts of stones but before I can really commit I'm having the wooorst time trying to find someone who will re-use my own gold. I have a few pieces of gold jewelry that I desperately want melted down and repurposed for the ring (and maybe another small band - reusing the stones from some of these pieces).

The local place I was recommended a few years ago had gone downhill and changed ownership. Have any of you used a jeweler/goldsmith in the US who repurposes old jewelry without doing it in bulk for multiple clients?

Also, any price ranges you know of to do something like this?