The Top 10 Tricks to Repairing Your Jewellery

Do you have a special piece of jewellery that means a lot to you? Perhaps it’s an heirloom, or some special trinket that was given to you by someone close to your heart. Or maybe you just really like the way it looks on you. Either way, if you own a piece of jewellery that is particularly dear to your heart, then it’s important to know how you can repair it if something goes wrong with it. There are plenty of different ways in which your precious pieces of jewellery can become damaged. Light exposure and humidity can both be damaging for your jewellery, leading to the cracking or corrosion of certain metals. Furthermore, dropping or knocking your favourite piece against something might lead to the damage of its individual components. Thankfully though, there are numerous ways in which you can repair these things and prolong their longevity. Here are our top 10 tricks for repairing your jewellery so that it’s as good as new again!

Change the Batteries
Jewellery tends to accumulate a lot of tarnish over time, which can make it look dull, discoloured, or even dirty. However, this is actually caused by a chemical process, known as oxidation. You can slow down this process, which will result in your jewellery staying cleaner for longer, by properly storing it away from harmful light and humidity. However, if you’ve had a piece of jewellery for a while and it’s really badly tarnished, there are a couple of things you can do to bring it back to life. Firstly, you should always make sure that your jewellery is kept in a dry and clean place to reduce the likelihood of it tarnishing in the first place. However, if it does happen, you can remove the tarnish on your jewellery by cleaning it with a soft toothbrush and some baking soda. After you’ve brushed all the tarnish off, you can then polish it with a soft cloth to bring back its shine.

Reseal The Mounting
If your ring has developed a crack in its setting, you might be worried that the whole thing will fall apart. However, as long as you catch the problem early and have the tools to fix it, you can easily repair the mounting and save your favourite ring. This should be easy to do on most settings that have a stone that’s held in by prongs. You just need to find a jewellery repair store in your area that offers ring resettings, or you can also hire someone online to do the job for you.

Repair the Chain
If you’re wearing a necklace that has a chain, it might be important to keep an eye on it as it’s very likely to break at some point. It’s very rare to find a chain that lasts a lifetime. However, if you’re lucky enough to find a chain that has some wear and tear, but you still love the way it looks, you can actually repair the chain so that it lasts a lot longer! If you have a broken chain, you can use a chain repair kit to make the section of chain that’s broken longer. This is a quick and easy way to repair any chain, but make sure you have the right kit for the type of chain you have.

Fix a Broken Shackle Or Earring Hanger
One of the most common ways to damage your jewellery is by bending the shackle on your favourite earrings. This can happen when you accidentally hit the earring against something, such as a wall, door, or desk. Alternatively, the chain can also break on your earring, which can be caused by a similar event. If this happens, you can easily repair a broken shackle or earring hanger with a little bit of superglue. Just be careful not to put the earring back on the broken part of the hanger, as the superglue will set quickly, and you’ll be left with a permanently fixed earring! If your earring’s chain breaks, you might be able to repair it. However, it depends on the type of chain that you have. If it’s a chain with a clasp, you can easily fix it. If it’s a chain that doesn’t have a clasp, then you’re out of luck, and you’ll have to get a new chain.

Put On New Earring Backs
Another common way to damage your earrings is by losing the backs on them. This can happen if you’re working with a pair of long earrings, or if you just have rubbish fine motor skills. Most earring backs are super easy to replace once you know how! All you need to do is put the earring on the table and find the best place to put the new back on. Then, all you need to do is put a little bit of pressure while you turn it around until it clicks into place.

Add New Rings Or Findings To An existing Chain Or Cord
If your chain is still in good shape but the clasp has broken, it’s easy to replace it with a new one. Similarly, if the chain is a little too short, or you just want to change it up a bit, you can add new rings or findings to it to give it a new look. If you want to add new rings or findings to an existing chain or cord, you can do so by finding the spot where the chain or cord is soldered. Then, you can easily melt the solder with a soldering iron, and add the new ring or finding that you want. Make sure that you let it cool before putting the chain or cord back in your ears or around your neck though!

Disinfect With Alcohol
If you’ve been wearing the same earrings for the last few days, or you’ve been wearing the same necklace every day for a week, you might want to give it a good clean. You can clean your jewellery with a soft cloth and some mild soap, but you should also disinfect it once a week to keep it clean and bacteria-free. You should use a special cleaning solution for this, and one that is used for cleaning delicate items like jewellery. You can find cleaning solutions for jewellery at any hardware store or craft store.

Repaint The Item With Enameling
If you have an item of jewellery that is damaged beyond repair, you might want to repaint it with enameling. Enameling is a really easy art form that you can do at home, and it’s a great way to turn a broken piece of jewellery into something brand new. All you need is a piece of jewellery that you’d like to repaint, some paint, and a little bit of patience!

Conclusion
These are the top 10 tricks to repairing your jewellery that means a lot to you. Hopefully, you’ve learnt something new and will be able to keep your favourite pieces of jewellery in great condition for longer. Remember, it’s important to keep your jewellery away from harsh chemicals and light, and you should also clean and inspect it regularly!