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. Contact me for details.

Types of repairs we do:

• Restring or resize necklaces and bracelets
• Pearl knotting
• Replace broken clasps
• Replace ear wires (including clips-ons)
• Attach charms to a charm bracelet (that don’t require soldering)
• Gluing loose rhinestones

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.