Whether it's a family heirloom, an engagement ring, or an everyday favorite, Carats & Stones' experienced jewelers provide expert repair and restoration services to help keep your jewelry looking and functioning its best. From simple repairs to complex restorations, every piece is handled with care and attention to detail.
Our Repair Services
Whether your jewelry needs a simple repair or a more extensive restoration, we're here to help. Below are some of our most popular repair services. If you have questions about a specific repair or don't see the service you're looking for, we invite you to stop by our boutique in San Francisco's Cow Hollow neighborhood. Our team would be happy to evaluate your piece and discuss the best options!
Rings
- Ring Resizing
- Prong Tightening/Tipping
- Shank Rebuildling
- Ring Reshaping
- Adding a Sizing Bar
- Soldering
Necklaces & Bracelets
- Soldering Chain
- Shortening Tennis Jewelry
- Restringing Pearls/Beads
Why Repair Your Jewelry?
Over time, even well-made jewelry can show signs of wear. Prongs can loosen, chains can break, rings may no longer fit properly, and gemstones can become insecure. Professional repairs help restore the beauty, comfort, and integrity of your jewelry while helping to prevent more costly damage in the future.
Whether it's an everyday favorite or a cherished heirloom, repairing your jewelry can help you enjoy it for years to come.
Common Repair Signs
Adjusting Your Jewelry for Size
Beyond repairs, jewelry resizing is a common need not just at the time of your purchase, but throughout the life of each piece. Whether due to weight loss or gain, rings, watches, and bracelets may require resizing for comfort and security. Necklaces may also be adjusted or resized for changes in taste and style or due to metal fatigue and erosion. Whatever the reason for resizing your jewelry, a professional resizing is the only option with consistent, reliable results. Temporary sizers are available for short-term needs, but to ensure you can confidently wear each piece without sacrificing the look or possibly losing or damaging it, you should consult with your jeweler to discuss permanent options.
Ring Resizing
To achieve a comfortable and secure fit, one of several options for reducing or increasing the size of your ring, or to keep it from spinning, may be appropriate.
Sizing beads
Since your knuckles may be wider than your finger where your ring will sit, it's not uncommon for rings to feel slightly large when you're wearing them. To remedy this, sizing beads may be soldered inside the shank of your ring to secure your ring and keep it upright on your finger. Spring inserts or foldover devices are other sizing options to ensure a proper fit and upright positioning of rings.
Sizing up
If you need to increase the size of your ring, your jeweler can cut the shank and add a bridge, soldering the extra metal to the existing ring. Some rings may also be stretched without the addition of extra metal, though not all rings are candidates for this approach as the durability and appearance may be impacted.
Sizing down
Similar to sizing up your ring, a ring may be sized down by cutting the shank and soldering together the ends. If your ring is an eternity band, you may have been told that it can't be resized. This isn't true: while resizing eternity bands may require adjustments or replacement of some stones, and will include more steps than resizing a plain metal band, an experienced and trained jeweler can resize your eternity band.
Should You Repair or Repurpose Broken Jewelry?
Why Carats & Stones?
Your jewelry deserves more than a quick fix. Whether you're repairing an everyday favorite, a treasured heirloom, or a significant engagement ring, our team approaches every repair with the same attention to detail and commitment to craftsmanship.
From ring resizing and stone replacement to complex restorations, we carefully evaluate each piece and recommend the most appropriate solution for its condition and long-term wearability. Our goal is not only to restore the appearance of your jewelry, but also to help preserve its beauty and integrity for years to come.
When you entrust your jewelry to Carats & Stones, you can expect transparent communication, thoughtful craftsmanship, and the personalized service that has earned the trust of generations of clients.