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Heirloom Jewelry Redesign — Cape Breton, NS 🇨🇦

Your jewelry’s story isn’t done. Let’s write the next chapter.

I specialize in heirloom jewelry redesign, reshaping meaningful pieces into jewelry that fits your life now

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custom 14k white gold engagement ring with a pink sapphire A custom 14K white gold and pink sapphire engagement ring
handmade rhodolite earrings Handmade rhodolite earrings
Rachel sitting at her bench, smiling at the camera Rachel at her bench
Places to start: is this only for people who already have jewelry?· book a free phone consult· reset a family diamond· melt gold into a charm· make a wedding band from family gold

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Choose and customize a design you’ll love, made with your sentimental gold (or mine!)

Bands
Handmade Torus Band

Torus Band

With your gold, from $995With mine, from $1,495
Plinth Band

Plinth Band

With your gold, from $1,195With mine, from $1,695
Helix Band

Helix Band

With your gold, from $1,495With mine, from $2,095
Domus Band

Domus Band

With your gold, from $1,895With mine, from $2,495
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Mina dainty diamond engagement ring

Mina Ring

With your gold, from $1,450With mine, from $1,850
Crosswind Rhodolite Earrings

Crosswind Rhodolite Earrings

$1,080

Juried into The Earring Show, Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design, 2026.

Pescadito Charm

Pescadito Charm

$175
Tideline Hoops

Tideline Hoops

$500
Why People Trust Hunt

Heirloom gold jewelry redesign calls for a thoughtful process.

Bride holding gold wedding band

I love working with your gold

Most goldsmiths aren’t willing to work with heirloom jewelry. To me, the emotional weight of working with sentimental materials far outweighs the extra time and care it takes to work with.

Rachel working at the bench

Made by someone who knows your story

From our first conversation to the final polish, I’m the person designing, fabricating, and finishing your jewelry, right here in Canada. You’ll always know who made it and who to come back to for a lifetime of care.

Jewelry making process detail

Jewelry without the mystery

Jewelry is personal, but buying it can feel intimidating. You deserve to understand the materials and how your jewelry is made. I’ll share what I know openly so you can make thoughtful decisions.

Rachel portrait

Hunt is a one-woman jewelry studio in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, where every piece is made with intention, care, and a deep respect for the materials and stories behind it. Whether I’m transforming a family heirloom or creating something entirely new, my goal is the same: jewelry that becomes part of your life.

From Clients

A few notes I’ve kept.

“Gorgeous earrings from a true Canadian artisan! From first contact, through sketches and design discussion, to delivery in Nova Scotia on my vacation, working with Rachel was a delight. She was responsive to my style, produced sketches to prompt my feedback, and came up with a design I will love for years!”
— Lisa S. · Victoria, BC
“Rachel made me feel comfortable right from the beginning. She worked within my budget. The whole process was seamless from start to finish. I couldn’t be happier, and I couldn’t have chosen a better person to make us our ring.”
— Dave S. · Port Dover, ON
“Rachel is an exceptional goldsmith whose talent is matched by her collaborative approach to design. She explained each option, outlined the considerations behind every decision, and make be feel informed and confident throughout the entire process. The finished piece is stunning! I’m already planning my next commission. “
— Chandell G. · Sydney, NS

Past Projects

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A few of the pieces I’ve transformed. Hover to see where each one started.

A bangle made from a found wedding band, after
The original wedding band, before
A custom birthstone bangleChandell’s whole family wanted to make something really special for her mom’s birthday. They designed this hand hammered bangle with all her kids’ and grandkids’ birthstones, made from the gold from her husband’s lost-and-found wedding band.
A trinity ring made from her parents' wedding bands, after
The two original wedding bands, before
A trinity ring that she wears every dayKate always knew she wanted to have something special made with her parents’ rings. When she heard about Hunt, we met up for iced tea and chatted for hours. A few weeks later, her trinity ring on her finger, with three bands woven together forever: one for her mom, one for her dad, and one for her.
A custom engagement ring featuring a pink sapphire, after
The white gold and sapphire materials, before
A custom sapphire engagement ringWhen Lierin saw the sister ring to this one on my Instagram, she immediately messaged me: “That’s MY ring!” We started scheming right away. Her now-husband Dave added his personal touches. Together, we can all agree: it’s the perfect ring for Lierin, made with love and care at every step.
In The Studio

Every piece has a journey. Here are a few of the steps between drawer and daily wear.

Sketching the design sketching the design
The melt the melt
Fabricating the piece fabricating the piece
The final polish the final polish

The hardest part isn’t knowing what something is worth. It’s knowing what it could become.

Bring in your jewelry, your questions, or simply an idea. We’ll talk through the possibilities together. A free 30-minute consult with me, without obligation, or pressure toward a design you didn’t ask for.

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