Whether it’s a snapped chain sitting at the bottom of your jewelry box, an old earring whose pair you’ve lost, or a cut ring you wish you could wear again, we’ve all got a couple of jewelry pieces in our collections that have seen better days.
We tend to those pieces every day, restoring them to their original glory and bringing joy to their owners. Besides jewelry in need of some TLC, another thing we get every day is a handful of questions about jewelry repair - and they’re usually pretty similar.
So, we figured we would answer them to help you get a better understanding of all things' jewelry repair - from what you can get repaired to how we bring your treasured pieces back to life.
What can jewelers fix?
Jewelry repairs can range from a simple gemstone replacement to more complex issues, such as intricate chain repairs. But the good news is that the most common issues that need repairing can be easily fixed. Here are some of the jewelry repair services we offer:
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Ring sizing
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Jewelry cleaning and polishing
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Ring shank replacement
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Gemstone tightening
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Gemstone replacement
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Prong tightening
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Pearl restringing
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Chain shortening or lengthening
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Chain repairs
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Clasp replacement
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Engraving
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Soldering and welding
How long does jewelry repair take?
There’s no definitive answer here because it depends on what you’re having repaired and how complex the issue is. For instance, if you just need a routine cleaning and polishing, that can be done on the spot. But if your piece requires an elaborate repair that calls for meticulous work, that level of attention demands much more time.
On average, though, you can expect a turn-around time of a couple of weeks. But keep in mind that every case is different, and we’ll only be able to give you a precise time estimate when you bring your piece over for us to assess it.
No matter how long your repair takes, having your treasured jewelry looking spotless requires great attention to detail and unmatched craftsmanship, so those hours of undivided care from an expert jeweler are always a great thing!
Does resizing a ring damage it?
Whether you have a ring that’s too loose or just a bit tight, it can easily be sized to fit your finger like a glove. To do that, our goldsmiths have to cut the shank of your ring, then either add or remove some precious metal, solder the band back together and, finally, polish it to perfection.
Luckily, you don’t have to worry about this process damaging your ring. That’s because our experts can seamlessly size your ring in a way that’s completely harmless to your jewelry piece.
However, if this process is done incorrectly, it can make the band of your ring thinner, which could lead to further breakage. That’s exactly why it’s important to make sure you entrust your jewelry to a knowledgeable jeweler.
So, if you have a ring in need of resizing or any other pieces in need of some TLC, just bring them over to Montelongo's Fine Jewelry, and our team of expert jewelers will have them looking good as new in no time. Visit us to see first-hand how we care for you and your jewelry.
