Jewelry restoration – Give your favorite pieces a new life
Jewelry is far more than just an accessory. It tells stories, preserves memories, and accompanies us through special moments in life. But even the most valuable pieces can lose their appeal over time, through everyday wear, or due to changes in personal style. Scratches, discoloration, or an unsuitable look can cause once-loved pieces to disappear into a drawer. This doesn't have to be the case! With professional jewelry restoration, your favorite pieces can be restored to their original shine and perfectly customized to your needs.
Why is jewelry restoration so popular?
Perhaps you have silver jewelry that you once loved, but you've since switched to gold jewelry and want to wear your old favorites again without them clashing with the rest of your collection. Or you own a family heirloom that, while priceless in sentimental value, is no longer presentable due to discoloration or damage.
Jewelry restoration and gold plating is the ideal solution for making old jewelry modern and wearable again – whether you have changed your style or the beauty of a piece of jewelry has been diminished by time.
Every piece of jewelry has its own unique characteristics, and we pay close attention to these during every restoration. Our goal is to preserve the character of your jewelry or to adapt it to perfectly match your wishes.
What happens during jewelry restoration?
The restoration is as individual as the piece of jewelry itself. Quality and perfection are our top priority, ensuring your precious memories are preserved. Our services include:
• Polishing and conditioning: Minor scratches and damage are removed, giving your jewelry a flawless surface.
• Renewing gold plating: We'll restore the shine of your jewelry—whether it's 14-karat, 18-karat, or 24-karat gold plating. We can also do rose gold plating for you.
• Check and secure settings: We ensure that gemstones sit securely in their settings.
• Adjustments: Sometimes a small change is necessary – whether it's shortening a chain or modernizing an outdated design.
A brief overview of the most common restoration cases:
1. Rings:
• Rings are arguably the pieces of jewelry that undergo the most wear and tear in everyday life. Whether washing hands, at work, or during sports – they often come into contact with surfaces and chemicals.
• We can remove scratches, apply new gold plating, and restore your rings to pristine condition. We're especially popular for matching silver jewelry to gold rings in your desired color.
2. Chains and pendants:
• Heavy chains rub against clothing and skin more and wear out faster. We polish, gild, and enhance your chains so they become a highlight in your collection again.
• For pendants that are usually exposed to less mechanical stress, we can even offer particularly long-lasting gold plating.
3. Bracelets:
• Bracelets are often prone to scratches due to contact with surfaces such as desks or armrests. We re-gild them and polish the surfaces to a high shine.
4. Watches:
• Watches are a classic example of restoration. We can finish cases and bracelets in various gold tones and customize them to your style. Most importantly, we take care to preserve engravings and details wherever possible.
When does jewelry restoration make sense?
1. Faded gilding :
• Do you have jewelry whose gold plating is dull or worn? With our modern processes, we can restore the shine and durability of your gold plating.
2. Transform silver :
• Do you prefer gold jewelry these days, but still have some favorite silver pieces? We can gold-plate your jewelry in 14, 18, or 24-karat yellow gold or in elegant rose gold—perfect for your current style.
3. Scratches and signs of wear :
• Jewelry worn daily often exhibits scratches or wear. Rings and bracelets, in particular, benefit from professional restoration.
4. Enhance ancient treasures :
• Heirlooms and antique jewelry often lose their original luster. Through careful restoration, we breathe new life into these pieces without destroying their character.
5. Get wedding jewelry :
• Has your wedding ring lost its shine due to everyday wear and tear? We'll make sure it looks like it did on your wedding day.
How does jewelry restoration work?
1. Cleaning and appraisal: First, the piece of jewelry is thoroughly cleaned and inspected. This allows us to accurately assess its condition.
2. Repairs (if necessary): If the piece of jewelry has minor damage such as bent parts or loose stones, these will be repaired.
3. Restoration and finishing: Scratches and wear are removed, and the piece of jewelry is finished in a new gold tone, depending on your preference – whether 14, 18, or 24-carat yellow gold or rose gold.
4. Finishing touches: After restoration, polishing is carried out to achieve a flawless shine.
5. Individual requests: Do you have special requests, such as matting or highlighting fine details? Our experts will implement them precisely.
Why is jewelry restoration important?
Jewelry is far more than mere accessories—it carries stories, memories, and emotions. Perhaps it's the engagement ring that marked the beginning of a new phase of life, the necklace you inherited from your grandmother, or a gift that commemorates a special person. Such pieces hold not only material but also deep emotional value.
But even the most precious jewelry is not immune to the wear and tear of time. Scratches, faded plating, discoloration, or minor damage can diminish the joy of wearing it. Often, such pieces end up in a jewelry box instead of being proudly displayed—a loss that must be prevented.
Professional jewelry restoration allows you to restore your valuable pieces to their original splendor or even customize them to suit your current taste.
For example, if you prefer gold to silver jewelry these days, we can give your favorite pieces a new lease of life with high-quality gold plating. This preserves their emotional value while ensuring the design meets modern standards.
In addition, jewelry restoration is also sustainable: instead of buying new pieces of jewelry, you can have existing ones refurbished.
This conserves resources and reduces waste – a step that benefits not only your memories but also the environment.
Jewelry restoration preserves the charm and significance of your jewelry, so that it doesn't just remain in the box but can shine again in everyday life.
You will receive back a piece that is not only aesthetically pleasing but also meaningful – a true treasure that, thanks to our help, will stand the test of time.
Jewelry restoration is more than just repair
Restoration doesn't just mean repairing damage, but preserving—or even enhancing—the original character and radiance of a piece of jewelry. We take the individual properties of each material into account: high-gloss surfaces, matte finishes, and delicate engravings are treated with the utmost care.
Why should you choose us for your jewelry restoration?
• Precision and experience : We specialize in gilding and rely on high-quality materials and the latest technology.
• Personalized advice : Every customer and every piece of jewelry is unique. We tailor our service to your individual needs!
• A wide range of options : Choose from various gold plating options—14, 18, or 24-karat yellow gold, as well as rose gold. We can fulfill virtually any request.
• Sustainability : Instead of buying new jewelry, refresh your old favorite pieces – better for the environment and your memories.
Your jewelry, our craftsmanship
Whether it's an heirloom, a favorite necklace, or a daily companion: With our jewelry restoration, we can restore almost any piece to its former glory. So, let's enhance and preserve your precious pieces together.
See for yourself and give your jewelry a new lease of life. Contact us today for a personalized consultation or simply book your gold plating online!
