A broken chain, loose diamond, or worn ring does not necessarily mean it is time to replace your jewelry. Many pieces can be professionally repaired and restored, so you can keep wearing the jewelry you already love.
At Gems & Jewels Fine Jewelry in Long Beach, we specialize in fine jewelry repair, restoration, and custom jewelry work for everything from everyday favorites to wedding rings and sentimental family pieces.
Common Jewelry Repairs
Jewelry naturally wears over time. Rings are especially vulnerable because they face bumps, pressure, and everyday activity.
Some of the most common repairs include:
- Ring sizing
- Broken chain and necklace repair
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Clasp replacement
- Loose diamond and gemstone tightening
- Prong repair and rebuilding
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Stone replacement
- Ring shank repair
- Bracelet repair
- Soldering
- Cleaning and polishing
- Rhodium plating
- Jewelry restoration
One of the most important reasons to have jewelry inspected is worn prongs. The small pieces of metal holding a diamond or gemstone can gradually become thin or damaged. Repairing a worn prong is generally much easier than replacing a lost stone.
Repairing Sentimental Jewelry
Some jewelry is valuable for reasons unrelated to its monetary value. A grandmother's ring, your original wedding band, or a necklace received for an important anniversary may be impossible to truly replace. Our goal is to preserve as much of the original piece as possible while making it secure and wearable again.
When a piece cannot reasonably be restored to its original condition, custom jewelry redesign may offer another option.
Jewelry Repair in Long Beach
If you have jewelry sitting in a drawer because it is broken, damaged, or no longer fits, bring it to Gems & Jewels Fine Jewelry in Long Beach. We can examine the piece, discuss repair options, and help you choose the best way to bring it back to life.
