Necklace Repairs
Necklace Repairs by Hustedt Jewelers
When the chain or clasp of your favorite necklace breaks, you should turn to a professional for repairs.
What Are Some Common Repairs for Necklaces?
Jewelers can make several necklace repairs, with fixes to the chain being one of the most common. Some chains are easier to repair, others, such as the ball chain, are more difficult.
The necklace clasp repair is another common request. When a necklace is snagged, the clasp can break. Generally, it's easier to completely replace a clasp rather than try to repair this small, intricate piece. If this is the case, the jeweler will find a clasp that matches the necklace. Sometimes the jump rings (the rings that connect the chain to the clasp), also need to be replaced.
Necklaces that contain gems or stones may also need setting repairs to ensure the stones don't fall out. In cases where stones are lost, jewelers can select an appropriate replacement. Settings can become loose over time, so it's a good idea to bring the necklaces you wear every day in for an inspection every six months.
Jewelers can also clean your necklaces, removing dirt and buffing scratches. They also check for and repair loose settings during the cleaning process.
How Much Do Necklace Repairs Cost?
The cost of necklace repairs depends on the complexity of the damage and can vary from $20 to $250. Simple maintenance, such as soldering a chain back together, isn't particularly expensive since the cost of materials is low and the repair can be done quickly.
More complicated repairs, such as soldering a hinged joint, can cost up to $200. The cost of replacing a clasp can be as little as $20 to as much as $250, depending on the size, style, and the type of metal of the clasp. When it comes to gemstones and diamonds, resetting them should cost about $30.
The cost of restringing pearls could start at $4 per inch, and the cost of repairing or replacing hinges is around $40.
How Can You Care for Your Necklaces to Avoid Needing Repairs?
Avoid sleeping in it. Tossing and turning in your sleep is common, and there is a risk that you will damage the necklace again.
Don’t wear jewelry while exercising or completing physical work.
During high-intensity workouts, you can accidentally pull your chain or get it caught in something and damage it.
Keep your necklace away from small children by hiding it under your shirt if they start playing with it. Babies are capable of damaging necklaces by continually pulling the chain.
Hang your necklaces up when not wearing them. That way, you’ll avoid tangling them together, which can cause damage when you try to pull them apart. It’s best to keep them in a safe place, away from other accessories.
Get regular jewelry inspections.
It is important to bring your Hustedt jewelry in for inspection every six months. That not only validates your lifetime warranty, it helps us to fix any problems you may have overlooked, including tightening loose settings.
Contact us now to schedule a jewelry repair!