- 1). Discuss the possibility of resetting your grandmother's ring with your grandmother or other immediate family members. An heirloom can carry special meaning in a family and not discussing these plans can be a sign of disrespect to the person who gave you the ring.
- 2). Have your heirloom ring appraised and insured by a trusted jeweler, if you have been given permission by your family to reset the ring. Make sure the jeweler has experience resetting antique and/or estate rings.
- 3). Bring a magazine or internet photo of how you would like to have the ring reset to the jeweler. Ask for an estimate of how much it would cost to have the ring reset. Also, ask for an estimated value of the finished ring.
- 4). Try on rings at the jewelry store similar to the ring in your photo to find one that flatters your hand.
- 5). Ask for a timeline of how long it will take to reset the ring. Confirm that your insurance policy covers theft or loss while the ring is being kept at the store for resetting.
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