…reapplication after work has been performed. The heat from the jeweler’s torch as well as abrasion from various tools will wear off the finish, leaving behind unsightly blank spots of…
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How to Remove an Engraving From Your Jewelry
…jeweler polishes the item and restores it to a smooth, blank surface. While this procedure is fairly easy to do with metals such as sterling silver, gold, platinum, and stainless…
Ear Cuffs and Climbers: How to Style a Maximalist Earring Look
…your earrings at the end of the day to avoid getting them snagged on your pillow or blankets when you sleep — cuffs and climbers will likely be uncomfortable to…
How to Size A Hollow Ring
…up the ring by cutting the blank area at the back of the ring. Then the ring is either pulled open or closed until it’s the correct size, and metal…
How To Restore Vintage Designer Jewelry
…sizes up and 2 sizes down with no issues. This can be done by cutting the ring open at a blank area at the back, and adding or removing metal….
DIY Jewelry Repair: 8 DIY Attempts that Can Do More Harm Than Good
…stone and devaluing your precious jewelry. #2: Soldering Soldering is a complex technique used to join metal components in jewelry. It’s used to convert earring backs, resize chains, and join…
How to Find a Comfortable Ring for Arthritis
…off. Adjustable shanks can help you avoid the need to resize your rings every time your fingers fluctuate in size; for arthritic knuckles that swell, adjustable rings can be a…
Engagement Rings: Your Complete Post-Proposal Checklist
…damaged or lost, you’ll have some peace of mind knowing that it can be repaired or replaced. Step 4: Resize Your Ring Even if your ring is off by just…
Colored Gemstone Jewelry Repair: What You Need to Know
You’re at the jeweler’s, and instead of getting your ring resized they shake their head and hand back your ring, telling you that because of the colored stone they won’t…