QuestionMy wedding ring broke into 4 pieces, I also have my dad's old wedding ring. Can have them melted down into a single ring...nothing fancy...just a plain gold ring? What would this cost, vs a new ring?
AnswerGreetings, for your wedding ring to have broken into 4 pieces it must have been quite brittle, or something peculiar.
Yes you can make it into a new ring, its a simple meltdown and roll forge shape........
Cost would possibly be the same as a new ring, however in this case you will likely have a more sturdy ring.
One possibility is that the alloy of your broken ring wont be compatible and thus you'll end up with a very brittle and cracking alloy.
Its really hard to say as there a so many variables.
I would talk to a smaller hand making jeweller, rather than a chain store. Also you may be able to do a community craft course in which you can do the melt and forge. A plain ring is really quite simple to achieve....I know its possible in Oz, not sure where you are.
Good Luck and Cheers.
