You’ve been wearing your earrings for a while, and then you take them out to take a closer look…blech! It’s turning dark gray or red, and the color just looks off. Chances are, the discoloration is rust and oxidation. But why are your earrings rusting? Learn more here.
Everything You Need to Know About Replating Silver Costume Jewelry
Costume jewelry is a nice way to get an affordable piece of bling…until it starts losing its color from all that wear. In order to get it looking nice and bright again, you’ll have to get it plated- but that’s not too easy to do when your jewelry is silver colored! Learn more about how to replate silver costume jewelry … Read More
What to Know When Changing Earring Posts
Maybe they’re broken. Maybe they’re irritating your ears. Maybe you want something more secure. Whatever it is, you want to change the posts on your favorite pair of earrings. It’s a simple procedure in most cases, but what does the work really entail? Read on to learn more about how to change earring posts.
4 Things You Should Know About Costume Jewelry Stone Replacement
Costume jewelry can be wonderful and cherished pieces, even if they’re not made from precious metal and genuine gemstones. With their diversity of materials such as Swarovski crystals, vintage rhinestones, Czech glass, and other components, costume jewelry has its own aesthetic that sets it apart from fine jewelry. But what to do when you lose a stone or two from … Read More
4 Ways to Fix a Broken Tennis Bracelet
Tennis bracelets are a beautiful addition to anyone’s jewelry box- they look seamless, they showcase gems magnificently, and they’re absolutely classic in terms of style. When they break, however, they become a jewelry lover’s nightmare. Read on to learn how to repair a broken tennis bracelet.
3 Ways to Fix a Bolo Bracelet
Bolo bracelets are a classic favorite! Thanks to their adjustable design, they can be enjoyed by people with wrists of all sizes. However, their design also confuses a lot of our customers when the bracelet breaks. Learn more about bolo bracelet repair here.
5 Interesting Customer Stories You Should Check Out
Recently we had 5 customers come to us, each with unique items and special instructions on what they wanted. We were more than happy to oblige; we love it when customers use our services in creative ways to achieve the results they want! Read more to check out what they did with their jewelry.
How to Fix a Scratched Gemstone
You look down at your rings and notice that the sparkly colored gemstones aren’t looking as sparkly as usual. Is it dirt? You run your rings under water and do a bit of rubbing with a soft cloth- but no, it’s not coming out. Chances are, the surface is scratched after years of loving wear. Learn more about how to … Read More
4 Ways to Restore a Class Ring
At Quick Jewelry Repairs, we get a lot of class ring repair jobs for sizing and polishing. A recent piece we received, however, was a little different than the rest- it had been very lovingly worn, to the point where it needed extensive work. Read on to learn how we did this particular class ring restoration.
