JEWELERY RESTORATION

It is very probable and very lucky that there are some old family heirlooms in your jewelry box. Jewellery from other eras and with obviously different aesthetics. Ornate jewelry, of great beauty but usually also of great sensitivity.

THE jewelry restoration it is more art than technique. It requires very careful care of the object and very careful use of modern technology. It requires good knowledge of materials and their durability and requires patience and is our specialty!

An antique piece of jewelry may need to go through the following steps:

Ultrasonic cleaning of jewelry and stones

The best and safest method of cleaning jewelry, which penetrates deeply and does not strain the object.

Stone change,

where required and possible. This procedure removes any broken or damaged stones and replaces them with new ones, in the same or similar cut and color (unless you wish to change).

Damage repair

Minor breaks, bumps, repairs or even rebuilding of stone supports are some of the repairs that an old piece of jewelry may need during its restoration.

Restoration of glaze and textures

An old piece of jewelry can be polished to regain its old shine and glamor. Accordingly, it can be made a patina, in order to emphasize its antique character. In addition, any forged, textured or other textures that may have deteriorated over time may be renewed.

Restoration of engravings

With time and use, any scratches on the surface of the jewelry may have been smoothed. Skilled craftsmen can re-engrave the pattern to make it visible again.

It is very important the craftsman who will undertake it jewelry restoration have a very good knowledge of the materials and especially the precious or semi-precious stones that adorn it and their durability. Be able to detect damage that can be repaired and protect the object from techniques and substances that will cause more damage.

Processing

Some jewelry, with great emotional value for you, are somewhat more difficult to wear in everyday life. Some have pieces that are missing or lost when we talk about earrings. In this case, listen to our advice. transformations! With our experience we can suggest changes that will keep the basic character of your jewelry giving it a new, fresher life.

After all, jewelry is a memory and we must respect and preserve it.