Jewelry repair in Tampa
A loose stone is a small repair until it falls out in a parking lot. Repairs are checked under magnification, quoted in writing, and done at the bench here rather than shipped off.
Bring it in if
- A stone rattles when you tap the ring near your ear
- A prong catches on sweaters or looks flat on top
- The clasp opens on its own
- A chain broke or a link stretched
- The band is thin at the bottom or has cracked
- A pearl strand is stretched or knots are dirty
Repairs we do
Prong retipping and rebuilding
Worn tips rebuilt or whole prongs replaced so the stone is secure again.
Stone tightening and replacement
Loose stones reset, and lost melee or side stones matched and replaced.
Chains and clasps
Soldered links, new jump rings, replaced lobster and box clasps, and safety catches added.
Shank rebuilding
Worn-through ring bottoms cut out and replaced with new metal of the same alloy.
Pearl restringing
Knotted silk restringing with a new clasp if needed.
Polishing and rhodium
Refinishing scratched metal and replating white gold that's turned yellow.
What affects the price
- What metal the piece is. Platinum takes longer to work than gold.
- How many prongs or stones need attention.
- Whether a stone has to be replaced, and what kind.
- How much of the piece is worn versus one broken spot.
You get a written quote for repairs and custom work before anything starts.
Why Tampa jewelry wears out faster
Pool chlorine is the main culprit. It attacks the nickel and copper in gold alloys and leaves prongs brittle, so a ring worn in a Tampa pool every weekend can need retipping years sooner than one up north. Salt water and sand do the rest, grinding down shanks and loosening stones. Taking rings off before swimming and having prongs checked once a year, which takes a few minutes, prevents most of what comes in.
Common questions
How do I know if a stone is loose?
Hold the ring near your ear and tap it. A click or rattle means it's moving. Stop wearing it and bring it in; a loose stone is a cheap repair and a lost one isn't.
How long do repairs take?
Simple soldering, tightening and clasp work are often same-day or next-day. Rebuilding shanks and matching stones take about a week.
Will you tell me if a piece isn't worth repairing?
Yes. If the repair costs more than the piece is worth, or the metal is too thin to hold, you hear that before anything happens.
Is the repair done here?
Yes, at the bench on site. Your piece is photographed and logged at drop-off and inspected with you at pickup.
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Areas we serve
Jewelry repair across Tampa and these nearby communities: