Chain, Necklace & Pendant Repairs
It is upsetting and irritating when your chain breaks and your treasured pendant falls to the ground. Chains get pulled or tugged and break in everyday life.
Your chain can break and, in most cases, we can repair the break by re-soldering the broken part or parts together: However, in certain cases this is not economically viable as the chain will be weakened sufficiently that it will keep breaking. This is when we would advise one to purchase a new chain.
Clasps and catches are the most important part of your necklace as they hold your chain together. Obviously, with time they fail and break due to wear and tear and constant daily use. It is simple to replace either with an open-ended clasp or a soldered end with the addition of a ring.
There are many clasps and catches of various shapes and sizes and varieties. Suitability and size of clasp to chain or bracelet is important and this is down to weight in comparison to size of clasp. We have a selection of clasps for all chain types, with a guide to help you select the most suitable for your purposes.
We have a selection of chain styles with informative guidance notes to help you choose: i.e., what style of chain is suitable, for hanging pendants and what style is suitable for stand alone.
Chains can be lengthened or shortened simply: most chains can be matched there will be a marginal difference unless the exact original is found.
Safety chains can be added to necklaces, they are available in various styles gauges thin medium & heavy: the rings connecting to the necklace will need to be soldered in order to make secure.
If your jewellery is discoloured with dark patches or has lost its radiance so you can see a discolouration below a worn patch, then re-plating is the answer. This makes your jewellery shine like new. To achieve this, all traces of the original plate and polish are removed so you have a smooth and polished foundation.
There are three main metals used for plating; Rhodium, which is silver colour and part of the platinum family. It is ideal on white gold or silver. Gold plate which is used for a variety of alloys and gives the illusion that the article is gold, and finally there is Silver which is used for plating anything from chains to trays.
We offer a full replating service to rejuvenate your jewellery. Simply pick what you want plated send us a photo and we will provide an estimate.
If your favourite every occasion akoya pearl necklace has slumped south, we have the remedy to spruce it up. Restringing or rethreading involves removing the original silk, cord or wire from the pearls or beads and replacing it.
Dependent on weight, style and wear on the pearls, your necklace can be reinvigorated with an individual clean and a new silk cord or nylon perhaps steel wire, it will look fantastic. Your pearls might require knotting which means a tiny knot is placed between the pearls or they can be simply be left plain i.e., no knots.
We might advise an alternative thread that could reduce wear we use a variety of silks threads and nylons or occasionally wires. All pearls should hang correctly on the nape of the neck. They should not twist or become irritating to wear. We can also match pearls and add new rows adding rows or lengthening, shortening or making into a set bracelet with necklace.
A precious metal disc or tag can be added to a necklace as a wonderful gift; by engraving a message with either useful information or a unique personalised message.
The link connecting your pendant to your chain may become weak and need to be built up or replaced or soldered together.
The rings on your jewellery can become worn and require building up or require a replacement.
Any damaged or missing stone can be found and replaced; we may need to carryout repairs on your setting in order to make good.
Whether it be a certificated diamond or a simple precious stone, we can assist with your enquiry we have the ability to help.
If your stones have fallen out or your jewellery appears a little misshapen It could be setting damage, which can happen by accident or with age. The setting is the main structure that holds the pendant to the necklace or chain.
Basically, the skeletal body of the structure, the framework that holds everything in place. There are two parts to a setting: the main setting, sometimes known as the gallery and the second part which holds the stones and is known as the top setting. Whether the top setting be claw set, rub over or pave, grain or tension set, the top of the ring is most exposed.
All styles of setting can be repaired whether it be a part or full replacement of a damaged area. It is more efficient to replace everything, but this obviously is dependent upon budget and the level of wear. Please bear in mind we cannot guarantee setting work.
Chain, Necklace & Pendant Services
Chains can be lengthened or shortened simply: most chains can be matched but there will be a marginal difference unless the exact original is found.
We have a wide selection of chain styles in a number of different precious metals for you to choose from with informative guidance notes to help you choose: i.e., what style of chain is suitable, for hanging pendants and what style is suitable for stand alone.
There are many catches and clasps of various shapes and sizes and varieties. Suitability and size of clasp to chain or bracelet is important and this is down to weight in comparison to size of clasp. We have a selection of clasps for all chain types, with a guide to help you select the most suitable for your purposes.
If you would like to upgrade your stone or stones in your favourite piece of jewellery.
We can polish and bring the sparkle back into your jewellery, by careful polishing and cleaning.
An engraved message transforms a simple article into a priceless gift. Engraving an article adds a unique touch which has a specific meaning to the recipient, whether it is a date or a name engraved or adding a special personal message. There are various styles of engraving dependent on the material being engraved.
- Hand engraving Is an art form. Every hand engraved article is unique as it is always slightly different and the styles are versatile owing to the engraver’s skill whatever the style from letters to pictures to textures and patterns.
- Machine engraving is formed by machine and looks extremely effective with a great number of styles and fonts available. Also, the speed that the engraving is done is exceptional in comparison to hand engraving. We can provide you an estimate.
Enamel pendants can become damaged by heat or knocking against harder surfaces, water ingress or accidentally grazing the enamel surface. We can restore the enamel back to its original state.
There are modern techniques, which are simple and effective. This includes cloisonné and older enamel articles. Please feel free to send a photo and we can give you an estimate.
We offer a hallmarking service. The assay office will test and hallmark your piece of jewellery once alloy is assessed and purity verified. With our own handmade articles, we have a special mark which is added to hallmark.
If your jewellery is discoloured with dark patches or has lost its radiance so you can see a discolouration below a worn patch, then re-plating is the answer. This makes your jewellery shine like new.
To achieve this, all traces of the original plate and polish are removed so you have a smooth and polished foundation.
There are three main metals used for plating; Rhodium, which is silver colour and part of the platinum family. It is ideal on white gold or silver.
Gold plate which is used for a variety of alloys and gives the illusion that the article is gold, and finally there is Silver which is used for plating anything from chains to trays.
We offer a full replating service to rejuvenate your jewellery. Simply pick what you want plated send us a photo and we will provide an estimate.
The jewellery valuation or appraisal is a detailed in-depth report with photographs of an article. The valuation goes into all aspects of construction, materials, era of jewellery, approximate weights of gems, type of gem family, and possible origins, date article was made and where produced: all aspects are assessed.
There are differing types of valuation. However, the process of valuing is the same for every valuation report.
Valuations are undertaken by either registered valuers or by highly experienced individuals as valuing requires a large degree of practical knowledge in order to undertake this task.
The most frequently requested types of valuation are as follows:
- Valuation for insurance is a report on articles for an insurance company. Ideally it should be carried out every two to three years. This report assesses the article as if it were to be replaced at the present time so if lost a suitable article can be found of the same quality. It is important to keep your valuation report updated and current this can be done simply by asking your jeweller for an updated price as all the initial work has been done.
- A probate valuation is the price the article would fetch, if sold at auction after the death of the owner. The sum assessed will take into account the wear on the article and the open market value, weight of alloys and any other salient factors.
- The new replacement value is a valuation of the average current cost. If lost, as new, today. It does not mean the article has to be handmade or reproduced it means as similar as one purchased from retailer.
- Second hand replacement value is the current second-hand replacement price of a similar article. This most generally applies to older articles of between fifty to one hundred plus years of age, taking into account the current conditions of stones and condition of the article plus quality and the fact that wear is without doubt a factor in commercial value.
Necklaces can be either computer aided 3D design and cast or produced by hand. We will require your patience as we need to supply you with an estimate before we can commence work.
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1. Send Us Your Item
Simply package your item and send it to us. When it comes to jewellery, we've repaired it all. From turn of the century watches to modern day wedding rings you can count on us to repair your precious valuables.
2. We Give Your Treasured Item A Complimentary M.O.T.
Rest assured, we will then take the time to fully examine your article and verify if there are any further works required. We will then provide you with a complimentary estimate if required. Then you will have all the details you require including the cost and timeframe.
3. We Repair & Send It Back To You
Once you agree with the cost, we will send you an invoice and once payment has been made. Our master craftsmen will then expertly repair, restore or redesign your article. We will then return your article to you via guaranteed postal / courier service anywhere worldwide.
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