Is it time for a wedding ring upgrade? Ready for something new? While engagement rings and wedding bands hold sentimental value for many couples, it’s perfectly reasonable to seek out an upgrade as you move through life. Perhaps you’re looking to use old diamonds in a new ring, change the setting, or upgrade your diamond size – whatever you’re looking … Read More
The Custom-Made Jewelry Experience
Many people dream of having a custom piece designed for them, but you may be wondering how much custom jewelry costs. While there’s certainly a range of price points, it can also be done affordably for you and yours! Perhaps you’re looking to repurpose an inherited ring, necklace, or bracelet; maybe you’re looking to design an engagement ring just for … Read More
Restore and Repair Inherited Jewelry (Part 1)
Inherited jewelry serves as a powerful reminder of our loved ones’ eternal place in our hearts. The glimmer of a jewel or the weight of a bauble they adored can be all it takes to conjure up those memories. And the best way to keep those memories close is to make them a part of your life! Instead of letting … Read More
Metal Testing Service: How to Identify Your Jewelry
Whether it’s a fresh buy off Ebay that you’re not too sure about, a family heirloom that’s a strange color, or a vintage piece you snagged from a thrift shop, you might be itching to see if the item you have is a real gem. But appraisal services are expensive, and you don’t want to shell out money to examine … Read More
What You Need to Know About Silver Polishing
Silver is a great precious metal; it’s beautiful, it’s shiny, and best of all it’s very affordable! But unlike gold and platinum, silver can tarnish over time from exposure to chemicals, air, and sweat. So how do you get it back into its original sparkling state? Here’s what you need to know about silver polishing.
How to Repair, Replace, or Create a Family Ring
Family rings are a special heirloom that can be passed from generation to generation. While they vary in design, old family rings need to be repaired over years of wear. Lost family rings aren’t a final goodbye thanks to modern jewelry recreation technology, and if you’ve been looking for something a little custom to add to your family jewelry box, … Read More
A Quick Guide on How to Make Pendants
Pendants and charms are easily the most convertible form of jewelry there is! From precious gemstones to sentimental oddities such as coins, brooches, and even ashes and baby teeth, it’s time to get creative and work on your own jewelry style with these innovative ideas below. Read on to learn how to make pendants.
Custom Platinum Jewelry: What You Need to Know
Platinum has become increasingly popular thanks to its heft, visual appearance, and hypoallergenic properties. However, this material does not come in an extensive variety of style options due to its value and manufacturing costs. As a result, you might be stuck on how to proceed with a particular design that you want to cast in platinum. Here’s what you need … Read More
How To Design A Custom Ring From Scratch
Custom jewelry creation is one of the most exciting things we do here at Quick Jewelry Repairs, and when we’re creating completely new items, it gets even better! Here’s how to design a custom ring from scratch.