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Jewelry Repairs You Can Do Yourself

Many necklaces break at the clasp because it sees the most use. There are two typical problems, a jump ring opens and part of the clasp gets lost or the spring clasp gets broken and no longer closes correctly.<br>

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Jewelry Repairs You Can Do Yourself

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  1. Jewelry Repairs You Can Do Yourself

  2. Replace a Broken Clasp Many necklaces break at the clasp because it sees the most use. There are two typical problems, a jump ring opens and part of the clasp gets lost or the spring clasp gets broken and no longer closes correctly.

  3. Knot or Restring a Broken Necklace This is one of the harder simple repairs, only because working with crimp beads can be difficult for new jewelry makers. In order for a crimp bead to hold, you need to find the right size crimp for the beading wire you are using.

  4. Repair an Elastic Bracelet Elastic bracelets, no matter how well made, will eventually break. There is no way to repair the old elastic. You will need to re-string the bracelet on a new elastic. The first step is finding the right elastic cord for your bracelet. One key to successful results is to use a surgeon's knot to tie the elastic.

  5. Fix or Replace Ear Wires One of the most practical jewelry repairs or changes is updating the ear wires on earrings. It can be a necessity for people who don't have pierced ears, are allergic to certain metals uncomfortable with dangle styles. or are

  6. Re-Shape or Resize a Ring Two common but easily remedied ring problems are out of shape ring bands and rings that have become too small over time. Both of these are easily fixed with a metal ring mandrel and a leather mallet.

  7. Re-Glue a Missing Stone The key to replacing a missing stone is understanding the type of materials you are working with and finding the right jewelry glue. Whatever you do, don't reach for the superglue, because that is probably not the best choice, even though it may work for a short while.

  8. Removing Tangles and Knots From Chains Tangles happen when more than one chain gets wound up together and may also involve knots. Untangling and unknotting chains takes patience, a couple of sewing pins, good lighting, a hard surface, cotton swabs, and some baby oil. Be patient.

  9. Contact Us. Address: 402 Mahavir C.H.S, 36, Dr DD Sathe Marg, Opera House, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400004 Phone Number: 096253 41069 Business Email: info@orionzjewels.com Website: www.orionzjewels.com

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