Soldering

Soldering is a metalworking technique that joins two pieces of metal using heat and a metal alloy called solder. The solder melts at a lower temperature than the base metal, flowing into the joint and creating a strong bond when cooled. In jewelry repair, soldering is used to fix broken chains, resize rings, reattach components, and even permanently join multiple rings together. Skilled jewelers match the solder color and karat to the original piece for seamless repairs.