If the stone from your engagement ring has fallen out, or your earring post has broken, don’t panic. Here’s what to do next and how to go about finding a trusted jeweler who will repair and restore your fine jewelry back to all its glory.

Do not try to DIY a repair

If your broken earring, necklace, or damaged ring looks like it can be fixed with a little craft glue, or popped back into place, it won’t and you’ll end up damaging the stone or the integrity of the piece by trying to repair it yourself. You can even bend the setting’s prongs, chip the stone or expose it to harsh chemicals and household products.

Jewelry, once damaged, can’t be repaired back again and its value will seriously diminish. A professional jewelry repair in Orlando has the right tools and material required for fixing fine jewelry and will do a skilled job of it.

Double-check your jewelry insurance policy

If your fine jewelry is insured, just pull out your paperwork and read through what repairs are included in your coverage. Some policies will be for specific jewelry stores in Orlando, so ensure that you’re clear on what documentation you need before and after the repairs and if you have covered everything.

Find a professional and trusted jeweler

If you can, bring the jewelry piece back to the store or the original jeweler who sold it to you. Since they sold you the piece, they will know a thing or two about fixing it and will have experts to repair it properly. If not then a credible jeweler who repairs find jewelry will help you with repairs on-site – do not send it out to a third-party vendor.

Enquire about the cost of the repair

It’s important to know how much you are spending on repairs, as no one wants to get a high unanticipated bill. A good jeweler will check the product and inspect the damage before giving you an estimate. If your jeweler is rattling off a quote or isn’t’ sure of the price, chances are that they won’t do a very good job.

If the piece is irreparably damaged, consider selling your gold in Orlando or repurposing the piece

Sometimes, it can be quite expensive to repair a piece of jewelry and in that case, you can explore your options of either selling it or having the stone reset and the jewelry repurposed. The diamond from your ring can be made into a pendant or your gemstones from your earrings can be made into a ring or a bracelet.

This allows you to keep a piece of the jewelry close by and use it as something your wear and enjoy.