How to repair a broken ring?

To make matters worse, your ring is broken, deformed, you have lost a center stone and you are wondering who will take care of it? First of all, put all the pieces together in a small pouch and keep it in a safe place. Even though they are made of precious metals that are known to be strong, sterling silver and 10, 14 or 18 karat gold rings are not immune to the unexpected.  Consult a jeweler who has all the tools and know-how to repair a ring even if you think the job is easy. You could do more harm than good to your ring by trying to repair it yourself. Soldering, reshaping and maintaining a ring is part of the meticulous work of a trained jeweler.

Here are some examples of ring repairs offered by a jeweler.

A ring is stuck in your finger and you can't get it out? You have tried very cold water, cream and Vaseline without success? If you have swelling and intense pain, go directly to the emergency room. If the situation is not that dramatic, we recommend that you avoid the emergency room and go to a jeweler who will be happy to use a ring cutter to free you from your ring. It is very common to have to cut off a ring because a finger has suddenly swollen or someone has ventured to put a poorly fitting ring back on. Once the ring is removed, the price to repair a cut ring varies depending on the metal of the ring and the work involved. In addition to re-welding the ring with the proper precious metal, it would be appropriate to have it set Size to the correct finger size so that you can eventually put it back on. This type of repair and adjustment usually costs between $60 and $120. To learn more about enlarging, shrinking and soldering a silver, white gold, yellow gold or rose gold ring , check out this article on setting Size. Be aware that a gold or silver plated ring that is not made of precious metals cannot be repaired or enlarged.

Wearing an engagement ring or any other type of diamond jewelry carries its share of risk. The claws that hold diamonds and gemstones in place can be damaged if they are not cared for, causing nasty surprises. Direct impact on the stones should be avoided at all costs. If the damage is already done and the diamond is lost or damaged, it is possible to replace a stone, but unless you know the techniques of setting, it is strongly recommended to deal with a specialist to put a gemstone back in place and make sure that it is firmly attached. Bring in your ring without a stone and after completely cleaning it of all impurities, the jeweler will be able to determine the exact size of diamond you need and begin the repair work. The price of a diamond varies according to its size (carat) and its origin. At Flamme en rose, we choose natural Canadian diamonds or VS-EF quality laboratory-created diamonds for this type of repair. Claw repair and setting should not cost more than $200. The price of the new diamond is obviously not taken into account. We always advise our clients to take a picture of their engagement ring and to ask for an insurance certificate as soon as they take possession of it in case of loss, breakage or theft. 

Gold and silver rings are made of malleable metals and can twist if too much pressure is applied to them. A ring can therefore be easily flattened or deformed. Again, it takes skill and good tools to repair a warped or bent ring. Usually, the jeweler uses a ring chuck and a wooden or rubber sledgehammer to restore the ring to its original shape without damaging the metal. The cost of this type of repair varies depending on the damage but should not cost more than $150. If the jewelry is too damaged, you may want to use a remodeling or jewelry design service to make a brand new piece of jewelry.

At Flamme en rose, we offer a free evaluation service for all repairs. We offer jewelry and ring repair services in our Montreal ring repair shop which is located in the same building as our jewelry store.