We often hear someone lament, "My piece is so dull. I don't like to wear it anymore". This can mean a number of things. Maybe the item has gotten worn. Perhaps the stones are dirty. Maybe you have grown tired of the design. Not to worry, we can help. Our knowledgeable staff can help you determine what's best for your piece, from a sonic cleaning or tumble polish to a stone replacement or even a complete rebuild.
How do you determine what jewelry needs to be refinished?
During a typical day at the Miner's Den, we clean and check more than a hundred pieces for our various clients. We check the condition of prongs, stone tightness, shank thickness, chain or link strength, clasp function, etc. Sometimes a simple polishing is not enough, and the piece of jewelry (or a part of it) needs to be refinished.
Can we refinish or repair anything? Yes, we can!
Miner's Den employs experts in both jewelry repair and refinishing. While many jewelers work only on gold, we pride ourselves on our ability to handle any type of job. From a costume item to a platinum and diamond heirloom piece, we can fix it. We respect the value of sentiment and treat every piece with great care. Bring us anything, even those items you thought were beyond hope. We might just be able to bring them back to life.
How much does it cost?
It all depends on the complexity of the job. A basic repair can cost as little as $24, while the rebuild of an antique ring could come to as much as $1000. We will always carefully examine your item and give you a free estimate of both cost and time. We will contact you if our original estimations were incorrect and require adjusting. Between our extensive inventory of replacement parts and our generations of experience, you will find we are fast, affordable, and reliable.
What are the risks?
There are usually no risks at all; however, some jobs have unique aspects that may pose a challenge, even for us. We take great care to identify these conditions and do everything we can to avoid causing any damage to your item. If we think there is a chance that the piece may be discolored, stiff, or outright destroyed by the repair or refinish, we will tell you upon its initial inspection. Sometimes, but not often, we have to turn a piece away because there is no way that we can see how to ensure its reconstruction. More often than not, we find a way to repair your pieces so they can be worn with confidence once again. Furthermore, we guarantee all of our repairs for a full year (unless otherwise noted at the time of its intake).