SARA HANDMADE JEWELLERY
Jewellery Restoration & Jewellery Repair
Australian made
20 Years experience
Ethically sourced gemstones
Created to last a lifetime
Repairing & Restoring Jewellery
Jewellery restoration and repair uses services like polishing, replacing gems, repairing worn or damaged claws as well as others to have tired pieces of jewellery looking pristine. With regular use, even the most well-made, high-quality piece of jewellery will wear over time.
Having your old or damaged jewellery professionally restored will leave your jewellery looking like new.
Damaged jewellery can also be redesigned, repurposing the gold and gemst it into a new bespoke ring, pendant bangle or earrings.
Why Does Jewellery Need Restoration or Repair?
Regardless of how well you look after your jewellery there can be a time when it may need restoration or repair.
A bump in the wrong place as well as wear that happens over time can all take its toll on your special piece. We have helped client's from the South Coast, Southern Highlands and Sydney restore their sentimental jewellery pieces. Some examples of jewellery repairs include:
Re-tipping prongs / claw settings on rings, pendants and earrings
Re-shanking rings (half and full)
Ring resizing and the addition of hinges
Rhodium plating if your white gold isn’t shining like it was
Repolishing and recutting coloured gemstones to remove scratches
Sourcing and matching diamonds and coloured gemstones to replace damaged or missing gems
A newly restored ring, bangle, earring or pendant can feel like a new piece of jewelllery. In fact, you will probably wonder why it has taken you so long to do in the first place. If you have any questions or would like an obligation free quote for your restoration or repair don’t hesitate to get in touch.
What Does a Restored Jewellery Look Like?
Having a sentimental piece of jewellery altered for repair or restoration can be emotional. Although every projectect is different, here are some completed restorations to help show you what you can expect
What Our Customers Say
Repairing Vintage and Antique Jewellery
Vintage and antique jewellery can require the special touch of a professional jeweller. Our technicians specialise in different areas of repair, this means that your vintage jewellery piece will restored delicately with the attention to detail it deserves.
We have repaired and restored jewellery all types of jewellery and engagement rings. From resizing your favourite ring or bangle to fixing a link on your favourite necklace or bracelet.
We are here to help keep your sentimental piece of jewellery in the best condition it can be.
If you would like to give your special piece a ‘new look’ during a restoration, read about jewellery remodelling to learn more.
Cleaning Your Jewellery at Home
Have you ever wondered what is the best way to clean jewellery at home? There are three things you need to that will help you to keep your jewellery sparkling like the day you got it.
Detergent, warm water and a soft toothbrush
Simply mix a few drops of dishwashing detergent in a bowl of warm water. Soak your jewellery in the mixture for a few mintutes before gently scrubbing it with the toothbrush. Once clean, rinse the piece of jewellery under cold water and allow it to dry on a paper towel.
Our Services
Sara Handmade Jewellery offers bespoke jewellery, custom designs and everything in between to keep you sparkling
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Bespoke & Custom
Have a piece jewellery custom designed and created just for you. Become a part of the design process for your new special piece.
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Engagement Rings
We will find the perfect gemstone to create you an engagement ring that expresses your love and will be treasured forever.
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Jewellery Remodelling
Have family heirlooms, sentimental jewellery and unworn pieces remodelled into something new. Add gems and give the design your own personal touch.
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Repairs & Restoration
Repair or restore your damaged jewellery to look like new. Resizing, rhodium plating, re-tipping as well as replacing damaged and missing gemstones.
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Dress & Cocktail
Big, bold and beautiful dress rings designed to make a statement. We can help you create your own bespoke statement ring.
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Gemstone Sourcing
We will find the precious and semi-precious gems you are looking for in any colour, size, shape or clarity.
FAQs on Jewellery Restoration & Repair
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Jewellery restoration uses different techniques to restore the condition of a piece of jewellery to what it was like when it was made. More than a repair, jewellery restoration often involves replacing parts and gemstones, the addition precious metals like gold while maintaining the integrity of the original piece.
Jewellery remodelling is another service that uses old jewellery, precious metals and gemstones to create a new piece of jewellery.
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Depending on the damage a lapidarist can use techniques to fix gemstones. Gemstones can be buffed or polished to remove scratches from daily wear. A chipped gem can often be re-faceted although it will affect the size of your gemstone.
If your gemstone is not able to be repaired, you can arrange to have a gemstone sourced to match the size, colour and specifications of the original.
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The two easiest ways you can clean your jewellery at home are:
Mix a drop of dishwashing liquid into a bowl of warm water. Use a soft tooth brush to gently brush your jewellery with the mixture. Once finish, rinse your jewellery in cold water and let it dry on a paper towel.
Fill a bowl with boiled water and stir in one teaspoon of baking soda. Wrap your jewellery in a piece of aluminium foil and place it into the mixture. Leave the jewellery to sit in the mixture for about 10 minutes. Rinse and then dry your jewellery with soft cloth. Pearls, emerald and opal jewellery are not suitable to be cleaned by this method.
Get in touch
Get in touch to book an appointment, ask us a question or start creating the perfect piece of jewellery