Jewelry Repairs

I will repair and/or update your costume jewelry, including knotted pearls. Your favorite necklace may have cost just $5, or perhaps you have an item of sentimental value. If it breaks, why not repair it? Many jewelry shops aren’t interested in repairing costume jewelry, but I understand that your favorite piece deserves attention, no matter how much you paid for it. I’ve heard so many stories about the disappointment of being told at a jewelry store that your treasure isn’t worth repairing. Fees are based on time and materials; I work from my studio in Falls Church, VA. Contact me for details.

Types of repairs I do:

• Resizing necklaces and bracelets
• Restringing necklaces and bracelets
• Redesigning and updating old jewelry that isn't being worn
• Knotting pearls or other beads
• Replacing broken clasps
• Replacing ear wires (including conversions to and from posts, clips-ons, and screw-backs)
• Replacing sterling components with nonallergenic metals
• Repairs for vintage costume jewelry using vintage parts
• Attaching charms to necklaces or bracelets (that don’t require soldering)
• Gluing loose rhinestones and replacing missing ones

Vintage Repairs

To maintain the value of vintage items, I will reuse original parts to the greatest extent possible. Matching vintage beads and components often requires time to conduct a search for the best match; this is reflected in the cost of the repair. Click here to view a sample of my repair work on vintage jewelry.

Pearl Restringing

Have your pearls restrung to repair damage, or update the strand you never wear.

Reknotting costs include a fee per inch, plus materials (silk cord, French wire, clasp). There may be additional charges for necklaces with intricate designs or graduated beads.