Jewellery Repairs

A portrait of Jeweller, Venetia Major, smiling and soldering a yellow gold curb chain with a mini torch.

Jeweller Venetia working on a yellow gold chain repair.

We all have our most treasured pieces of jewellery that we love to wear every day but, unfortunately, jewellery is affected by wear and tear. Moving parts in chains and pendants are the most susceptible to breakages as the metal wears away over time. Your jewellery should be checked by a jeweller annually to help maintain the integrity of the piece and the jeweller will advise on any repairs or preventative maintenance required.

Jewellery can, more often than not, be repaired due to the advancements in technology jewellers have access to today. Canberra jewellers, ‘Venetia Major - Bespoke Jewellery’ can repair all types of jewellery from platinum to costume jewellery and metal products including teapots, spoons and candle sticks using a wide range of skills and techniques gained over the last 20 years in the Canberra jewellery trade. Lead soldering, silver and gold soldering techniques or modern laser welding can all be utilised in the onsite workshop to repair your precious jewellery or homewares. Laser welding creates minimal heat and therefore heat sensitive gemstones can be repaired without being removed from their setting, protecting the piece from unnecessary damage.

See below for a selection from our repair menu. Each repair job is unique so please be sure to pop into the Canberra jewellery studio to receive a customised quote. No appointment necessary for repairs.

Jewellery & Watch repair menu

No appointment necessary

 

Ring Repairs

Ring repairs are completed on-site by our qualified jewellers. Gemstone re-setting repairs are carried out by our qualified diamond setters, off-site.

  • Resize up or down in silver, gold and platinum.

  • Re-tip/rebuild settings

  • Replace missing gemstones

  • Rhodium plating

Chain repairs

All chain and bracelet repairs are completed on-site by our qualified jewellers.

  • Solder broken chains and bracelets.

  • Attach charms

Other Jewellery Repairs

Many other types of jewellery and homeware repairs can be carried out by Venetia and her team. Simply bring your piece in to be quoted on the spot.

  • New clasps, hooks and findings

  • Emery and polish brass army buckles

  • Brooch repairs, including hinge, pin and catch.

  • Pearl and bead restringing

Watch Repairs

Minor watch repairs and batteries are completed on-site. Pressure tests and services are sent to our watchmaker in Queensland.

  • Watch Batteries

  • Watch Service & Repair

  • Adjust Watch Bands

  • Watch Pins and Lugs

  • Service & Pressure Test

Costume jewellery repairs

All costume jewellery repairs are completed on-site by our qualified jewellers

  • Solder breaks

  • Source and replace missing rhinestones and crystals

Homewares repairs

Homeware articles such as silver-plated egg cups, candlesticks, teapots, and cutlery can be repaired on-site

  • Silver-plated items

  • Stainless Steel items

  • Pewter items