Soldering Broken Chains
Chains are a vital part of many types of jewelry, but they're also necessarily a delicate part. And that means that even the best-made chain can eventually break after years of use or due to an accident.
Fortunately, our expert craftsmen have several tools and techniques in their arsenal that they can use to address this type of problem and get your piece back to mint condition quickly. No matter what type of metal your chain is made from or what caused the damage, we'll complete the necessary repairs and return it to you as strong and as beautiful as ever.
Process Overview
Any time we have to solder a broken chain, we evaluate the damage and come up with a specific plan for repair based on that unique situation. However, there are some basic steps that we'll always follow in order to ensure the best possible outcome for your piece.
- The first thing we do for any project involving soldering a broken chain is to see if we can weave the links together if it's appropriate.
- Next, we'll use a laser weld or solder, depending on the particulars of the piece, to connect the broken ends and make the connection secure.
- Lastly, we'll polish or texture the surface to recreate the original finish.
Shortening Chains
In addition to repairing broken chains, we can also use these techniques to shorten chains for you. If you have a piece of jewelry that you'd like to wear but that has a chain that's too long, our experts will remove as much material as you'd like and return it to you in like-new condition at your desired length.
Metal Considerations
Thanks to the advanced tools we have at our disposal and the extensive experience our artisans bring with them to every job, we can work on chains made from a wide variety of metals. These include platinum and palladium, as well as white and yellow gold in any metal grade.
Laser Advantages
The lasers we use for these types of soldering jobs allow us to work precisely and efficiently, which in turn lets us ensure we leave the piece in the best possible condition with negligible sign that the work was even done. The ability to focus the heat on such a small area also lets us avoid damage to other parts of the piece, and that means we can work on just about any type of jewelry chain with ease.
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I came across Joseph Jewelry on accident. I had received a beautiful diamond engagement ring from a luxury jeweler, but in my heart of hearts I knew I wanted an emerald - not a diamond. So, I went back in and inquired about having a ring made and the sales associate told me that they would not use the heirloom gemstones that have been in my family for years, that they would only bring in their own emeralds, but that they didn't even really like using emeralds in the first place. I understand not wanting to utilize outside stones, because you can't control the quality associated with the name, but I was so frustrated with the attitude of the associate that I have literally stopped wearing the ring that was purchased there and of course I can't return it. And here began my hunt for a custom jeweler... I found Joseph through yelp and was struck by how many positive reviews they had acquired, so I went online to check them out. I started an account and started compiling pictures of what I wanted. Within 24 hours someone (Joseph or Danny) called me up and discussed what I wanted, and then told me to come into the store to see some of there settings. To make the story shorter, I'll paraphrase: Essentially I went into the store, explained that i would at some point like to utilize the heirloom gemstones I had, but would like to create an emerald ring in the meantime to wear so I can see how the emerald fairs as an engagement ring. The found the large cushion cut emerald I wanted, and purchased it for me to look it with no guarantee that I was going to use it, they created a 3-D rendering of the ring, and customized the setting to my semi-neurotic liking. When I finally received the ring (earlier than I was quoted and before I left on an extended vacation) it took my breath away. It was spectacular!!!! I get compliments on it constantly and truly although the goal was for me to use the heirloom stones later I am so in love with this ring that I may never change it!!!
