admin Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, or any other special occasion, jewelry is a great present. Seeing your loved one’s eyes sparkle when they unwrap such a gift is priceless. However, many people forget that jewelry must be maintained over time, like any other expensive item. Finely crafted jewelry can get dirty, scratched, or broken with time. Then it needs to be repaired. Your pieces can be evaluated by a professional full-service jeweler who can recommend appropriate repairs. Trust and Craftsmanship in Jewelry Repair Services Repair services are not limited to extreme problems, however. It’s like bringing your car in for an oil change to bring your jewelry into the repair department. The oil needs to be changed every so often, but we keep putting it off until the oil becomes extremely dirty. When you begin to see your engagement ring’s clarity diminish, it’s time for a little service.
Jewelry Repair:
We perform all jewelry repair in-house at Jewelry Designs by our team of model makers, bench jewelers, stone setters, and master craftsmen. We will inspect and diagnose the best available options to make sure your jewelry is safe to wear,Trust and Craftsmanship in Jewelry Repair Services We offer Express Same Day Service if that is important to you, even though standard repairs take a week to complete.
Stone Replacement:
If you have lost or damaged precious stones or diamonds, Jewelry Designs has most of these replacements on-site, as well as a stone setter on call. Our shop has an abundance of resources from which we can obtain a replacement gem for a more unique gem. A stone can sometimes be custom-cut and fitted to your jewelry. The prongs, channels, or any other metal holding your stones in place will always be checked by our jewelers.
Jewelry Restoration:
Jewelry Designs can make almost any style from scratch, but some antiques and precious heirlooms are so sentimental that you may wish to completely restore them to their original state. This is known as Jewelry Restoration and we handle items beyond simple repairs. One of our master jewelry artisans performs this challenging and rewarding task in-house.
Jewelry Maintenance:
You can have your jewelry inspected and cleaned for free at Jewelry Designs. Wearing jewelry safely requires regular check-ups. Before cleaning, a consultant will verify that all your stones and prongs are secure. The appraiser will notify you of potential dangers to watch out for or future repairs to consider if you would like them to examine your items further.Trust and Craftsmanship in Jewelry Repair Services Preventing stones from falling out and clasps from loosening is recommended every 3 to 6 months if possible.
WHY REPAIR WITH JEWELRY DESIGNS?
A craftsman who can create such treasures from scratch is the best person to handle your jewelry repair. Having encountered nearly every jewelry repair scenario imaginable, our master jewelers have hundreds of years of combined industry experience.
In addition to the skills of our stone setters, model makers, gemologists, and bench jewelers, our shop, procedures, and facility should convince you as well. The Jewelry Designs team of jewelers has been repairing jewelry and setting stones since the company was founded in 1980.
HOW DOES JEWELRY FATIGUE?
I have repaired jewelry for decades, so I can say with certainty that precious metals will wear down or corrode over time. A precious metal is said to erode when it rubs against a harder surface. Gold or platinum settings will gradually wear away from constant contact with the countertop, stone, or even other jewelry, weakening hinges, joints, prongs, and clasps. When gold or platinum is repeatedly knocked or bent, “metal fatigue” occurs. Our jewelry experts will prescribe the appropriate procedures to repair damaged latches, clasps, prongs, and links once metal fatigue or erosion has occurred.
PROLONG THE LIFE OF YOUR JEWELRY:
Most jewelry repairs involve worn parts or prongs. Many times, a simple prong repair can save the engagement center stone from being completely replaced, or the loss of sentimental materials. Chain repairs are also very common. Gold chain links are constantly moving, wearing against each other, causing them to break easily, leading to the loss of your pendant. Along with bracelets and pins, chains also have jewelry clasps that become damaged over time and need to be repaired or replaced.
