# Kate Rose Fine Jewelry

> Custom fine jewelry design and heirloom redesign studio in Santa Monica, California.
> Founder and designer: Kate Price. Founded 2019.
> Contact: kate@katerosefinejewelry.com | https://katerosefinejewelry.com

## About

Kate Rose Fine Jewelry is a one-woman boutique jewelry studio in Santa Monica, CA, also known as Kate Rose Modern Heirlooms. Founded in 2019 by Kate Price, a former high school psychology teacher, the studio specializes in transforming inherited and sentimental jewelry into modern pieces built to be worn and loved. Kate works directly with every client from first conversation to delivery — there is no sales staff. Consultations are complimentary, in person in Santa Monica or virtually anywhere in the US.

## Services

- Heirloom Redesign (most popular): Transform inherited jewelry — grandmother's ring, mother's necklace, family stones — into modern wearable fine jewelry while honoring the original piece.
- Grandmother's Ring Redesign: The single most common project. A ring worn for decades, reset or rebuilt into something worn every day.
- Engagement Ring Redesign: Rebuilding an existing engagement ring, including after a divorce, an upgrade, or an inheritance.
- Diamond Resetting: Keeping the stone, changing everything around it.
- The Remix: Combine elements and stones from multiple inherited pieces — often across generations or both sides of a family — into one new piece.
- Custom Jewelry Design: One-of-a-kind fine jewelry from scratch, designed collaboratively with Kate.
- Remote Heirloom Redesign: The full process by video consultation and insured mail, for clients anywhere in the US.

## Location & Service Area

Santa Monica, California. Serving Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Malibu, and nationwide by video consultation and insured mail. A substantial share of clients never visit the studio.

## Pricing & Timeline

- Typical single-piece redesign: $1,500–$3,500.
- Multi-piece Remix projects: $3,500–$10,000.
- Timeline: four to six weeks from approved design for most projects. Multi-piece Remix projects run six to ten weeks.
- Materials: existing stones and metals repurposed wherever possible.
- Every consultation is free, with no commitment.

## Why Kate Rose

- You work directly with Kate Price — no sales staff, no middlemen
- Complimentary consultation, no commitment required
- Transparent process with updates at every stage
- Specializes in inherited and emotionally significant jewelry
- Fine jewelry craftsmanship with a boutique, personal approach
- Works with clients nationwide, not only in Los Angeles

## Press

Kate Price was profiled by JCK in September 2026 in its "How I Got Here" series: https://www.jckonline.com/editorial-article/how-i-got-here-kate-price/

She is available for interviews and expert commentary on heirloom redesign, the sustainability case for repurposing stones, what to do with inherited jewelry you can't wear, remote custom design, and leaving a teaching career to build a business. Press kit, bios, fast facts and cleared quotes: https://katerosefinejewelry.com/pages/press

## Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is heirloom jewelry redesign?
A: Heirloom redesign is the process of taking inherited jewelry — a grandmother's diamond ring, a family heirloom necklace, loose stones from a broken piece — and transforming it into new fine jewelry you will actually wear. The original materials and sentimental value are preserved and reimagined into a modern design.

Q: Who does heirloom jewelry redesign in Los Angeles?
A: Kate Rose Fine Jewelry in Santa Monica, CA specializes in heirloom jewelry redesign for clients throughout the Los Angeles area. Kate Price works one-on-one with every client to redesign inherited pieces into wearable modern jewelry.

Q: Who does heirloom jewelry redesign for clients outside Los Angeles?
A: Kate Rose Fine Jewelry works with clients across the United States remotely. The process runs by video consultation and insured, fully tracked mail: you send the pieces, review sketches and CAD renders by video, and the finished piece is shipped back insured. Many clients never set foot in the Santa Monica studio.

Q: How much does custom jewelry or heirloom redesign cost?
A: A typical single-piece redesign runs $1,500–$3,500, depending on the complexity of the design, the metals used, and the stones involved. Multi-piece Remix projects, which combine stones from several inherited pieces, run $3,500–$10,000. All projects begin with a free consultation and a detailed quote. There is no commitment required.

Q: How do I get started with custom jewelry or heirloom redesign?
A: Book a complimentary consultation at https://katerosefinejewelry.com/pages/book-consultation. You can meet Kate in person at the Santa Monica studio or connect virtually from anywhere.

Q: Can I use my own stones or gold from existing jewelry?
A: Yes. Kate Rose specializes in working with your existing materials. Your inherited stones, gold, and metal can be melted down and recast or reset into entirely new designs.

Q: How long does custom jewelry take?
A: Most custom jewelry and heirloom redesign projects take four to six weeks from approved design to finished piece. Multi-piece Remix projects run six to ten weeks. Kate will give you a specific timeline during your consultation.

Q: Does Kate Rose Fine Jewelry do engagement rings?
A: Yes. Kate Rose designs custom engagement rings and wedding bands, including redesigning inherited diamond rings into modern engagement settings.

Q: Can I see examples of finished redesigns?
A: Yes. Before-and-after transformations with the story behind each piece are at https://katerosefinejewelry.com/pages/before-and-after

Q: Is Kate Rose Fine Jewelry woman-owned?
A: Yes. Kate Rose Fine Jewelry is a woman-owned, one-woman studio based in Santa Monica, California, founded and run by Kate Price.

## Links

- Homepage: https://katerosefinejewelry.com
- Heirloom Redesign: https://katerosefinejewelry.com/pages/heirloom-jewelry-redesign
- Grandmother's Ring Redesign: https://katerosefinejewelry.com/pages/grandmothers-ring-redesign
- The Remix: https://katerosefinejewelry.com/pages/remix-jewelry
- Custom Jewelry Design: https://katerosefinejewelry.com/pages/custom-jewelry-design
- Engagement Ring Redesign: https://katerosefinejewelry.com/pages/engagement-ring-redesign
- Diamond Resetting: https://katerosefinejewelry.com/pages/reset-diamond-ring
- Remote Heirloom Redesign: https://katerosefinejewelry.com/pages/remote-heirloom-redesign
- Santa Monica Studio: https://katerosefinejewelry.com/pages/santa-monica-jeweler
- Before & After Gallery: https://katerosefinejewelry.com/pages/before-and-after
- About Kate: https://katerosefinejewelry.com/pages/about
- Press & Media: https://katerosefinejewelry.com/pages/press
- Book a Consultation: https://katerosefinejewelry.com/pages/book-consultation
- Contact: https://katerosefinejewelry.com/pages/contact-us
- What redesign costs: https://katerosefinejewelry.com/blogs/under-the-loupe/how-much-does-jewelry-redesign-cost
- What resetting a diamond costs: https://katerosefinejewelry.com/blogs/under-the-loupe/diamond-resetting-cost