How much does it cost on average to repair a gold chain?

Regardless of the cost and type, gold jewelry wears out and breaks over time. If your gold chain is broken, you can quickly and easily repair it. Of course, it is better to repair the chain than to spend money on buying a new one, since repairs cost about 200-3000 rubles, and sometimes more. Today there are workshops that repair jewelry, but let’s figure out how to identify a workshop that has a reasonable price and good quality of work.

Repair of chains and bracelets

Features of chain repair

If the product turns out to be damaged, it is important to find a truly qualified craftsman who can carry out high-quality repairs and give the jewelry its original appearance. If the master jeweler does not have the necessary skills and experience, this can lead to the fact that the repair of gold chains will be done poorly and the product will be damaged.

Our GoldLazer workshop employs experienced craftsmen who have been repairing jewelry for many years and are always ready to provide chain repair services at the highest level. We repair gold, silver, platinum chains of any weave, change the locks on them and carry out all other types of repairs.

Soldering or welding is used to restore broken links.

Soldering is a process in which metal is softened by high temperatures so that damaged links can be repaired. This process requires maximum accuracy and caution so that the soldering area is almost invisible. An experienced jeweler can repair even the thinnest chain in such a way that no one will even guess that it was once broken.

Welding is carried out using a laser. This method allows you to reduce contact with metal to a minimum and is the most gentle on products. However, the technology allows chains to be repaired very efficiently and accurately; the welding site will be very strong and reliable, and from an aesthetic point of view, the decoration will not be damaged.

One of the most common breakdowns of jewelry such as chains is a broken clasp. This part is used especially often, is constantly subjected to loads and sooner or later fails. The lock can be replaced or repaired depending on how damaged it is. The master jeweler will offer both methods of restoring the item, and the client will only have to choose the one that suits him. If it is necessary to replace the entire lock, it can be made from the same metal from which the chain is made, or from another.

Ring repair

Remember! that all rings have their own unique shapes and therefore it will simply be impossible to announce the exact price for repairs without showing the product to the master.

Repair of chains in the GoldLazer workshop

In our jewelry workshop “GoldLazer” you can order the repair of chains made of gold, silver, platinum and any other materials.

We employ highly qualified specialists who will qualitatively repair your jewelry, restore a broken chain or replace a lock. As a result, you will receive a perfectly serviceable product that will serve you for many years.

Modern equipment and extensive experience allow our craftsmen to carry out high-quality chain repairs reliably and quickly.

Earring repair

Remember! that all earrings have their own unique shapes and therefore it will simply be impossible to announce the exact price for repairs without showing the product to the master..

Causes of breakdowns

Thanks to modern technologies, you can give the chain a new life, it will not be worse than before it broke. There are many reasons why a gold chain may break, here are the most common:

• Don’t think that old things need restoration. Factory defect of the new jewelry - poor soldering of the links.
• The heaviness of the suspension, which entails breaking the chain.
• Mechanical impact on the chafing area.
• Failure of locks.

Other types of work

There may be other types of work that we simply forgot to mention here. So contact us and we will try to help all our clients.

How to repair a silver chain using a gas torch

Before starting work, the product must be cleaned and degreased - treated with an alcohol-containing solution. The next steps are:

• Secure the broken parts of the decoration to a fireproof base. An asbestos sheet or ordinary brick is suitable for this purpose.
• Coat the places where the chain breaks with a thin layer of flux (this is convenient to do with a small brush). Place a piece of solder between the broken parts of the chain (it is convenient to separate the alloy strips with wire cutters).
• Gently heat the joint with a gas torch, moving the torch from the side. Try to ensure even heating. When the flux is hot, increase the flame, continuing to weld the metal and forming a solder joint.
• Wait for the soldered decoration to cool down.
• Clean the surface of the product from flux, remove any remaining solder with sandpaper, and polish the soldered area.
• The final treatment is to lighten the surface using an acid solution.

Gilding, rhodium plating and enamel

We do not deal with coating of products made from non-juteric metals.

How to repair gold rings

Gold is a material highly respected by jewelry lovers. Indeed, this is a very beautiful precious metal that has a lot of colors and shades. Red, pink, yellow and white gold give enormous scope for the imagination of designers who develop sketches of jewelry.

At the same time, it is quite difficult to call gold a durable material. It is soft, and even minor mechanical loads can damage the jewelry, after which it will require repair. The situation is aggravated by the fact that it is the rings that are most often damaged, since they are almost continuously in interaction with various aggressive environments and can be mechanically damaged.

Most often people contact our GoldLazer jewelry workshop with the following problems:

• Loss of insert stone;
• Breakage of the legs holding the stone;
• Crack on the ring;
• Scratches and dents;
• Deformation of the product due to mechanical load;
• Broken ring rim.

All these cases are extremely unpleasant, but, nevertheless, not hopeless: a good jeweler will repair gold rings quickly and efficiently, and you will be able to enjoy your favorite jewelry again.

Making rings

How to fix a silver chain using a soldering iron

For jewelry work, use a soldering iron with a thin tip and POS-60 solder with a melting point of 180 degrees. This solder is produced in the form of thin tubes filled with resin, which acts as a flux (protects the metal surface from oxidation). The procedure is the same:

• the surface of the decoration must be cleaned of blackness and dirt;
• heat the joints to a temperature above the melting point;
• place a piece of solder with flux at the joints;
• heat the surface of the product with a soldering iron so that the solder begins to melt and distribute evenly;
• You should wait until the decoration has cooled, and then clean the remaining joints with sandpaper.

Making hand-woven chains and bracelets (read more here...)

What to do if the chain is stretched

Since silver and gold are soft metals, the weave can stretch out if not handled carefully. First of all, this applies to products made from low-quality alloys or with complex filigree weave. Under severe external influence, a stretched silver chain or gold weave becomes irreversibly deformed.

Heavy gold chains in the Sunlight catalog

If a gold chain of simple weaving has stretched, you can independently remove some of the “extra” links to the previous length. If the weaving is complex and multifaceted, then regardless of the material, it is better to seek the help of a specialist.

How to remove scratches at home

Even if worn carefully, accessories are exposed to various influences. Because of this, scratches appear on the surface, spoiling its appearance. But at home you can restore your jewelry to its former shine.

Large selection of diamond rings

Gold items

What to do if your wedding ring gets scratched:

• Treat it with special wipes. They are sold in jewelry stores. With their help, you can remove shallow defects on smooth products without stones.
• Use a sanding block. One side is used for primary polishing; the second side is used to polish the surface to a shine.
• Rub the accessory with GOI paste. It is better to buy a product with an abrasiveness of 0.3-0.1 microns. It should be applied to the surface and wiped off with a napkin after a few minutes. Finally, rinse the product with water.

You can remove scratches from a gold ring at home using toothpaste or powder. The product must be applied to the surface and rubbed with a cotton pad, then remove its residue with running water.

Use chalk to remove noticeable scratches. They need to rub the ring and then treat the surface with a fleecy cloth. If the defects are shallow, it is better to first crumble the chalk and apply it to the accessory with your fingers.

It is better not to polish jewelry with precious stones, pearls and other inserts yourself.