Do you only work on jewelry or can you fix other items as well?
We have done repairs and restorations on all sorts of items including purses, hats, vintage cigarette holders, compacts, and other vanity type items. Please contact us with photos if you have a specific item you need repaired.
Do you have a price list?
All repairs start at $5.00. Because each piece is unique and needs different things, it is nearly impossible to have a set price list. I do, however, provide you with an estimate of the cost to do each piece before I begin work. That way, you can decide if it’s worth the money or not and you’re not stuck with an unexpected high bill at end. Usually, my estimates are right on. Only occasionally do the expenses go over that number, but if they do, I always stop the work and contact to discuss numbers and options.
Costs are based on materials/parts and labor. For example, if a piece requires a more expensive stone, then naturally, it will be more to repair it than something with a less expensive stone. Or, in the instance of restringing, doing a knotted pearl necklace will be more expensive that a regular strung necklace because it is more laborious and requires a lot more time. Same thing with enameling; redoing a piece with 10 different colors is going to be higher than redoing a piece with just 1 color.
If you’re not sure about something, you are welcome to send me a good photo and I will do my best to give you a good “ballpark” estimate from that.