Services

Jewelry Restoration

Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco, mid-century, heirloom

Can you restore an antique or heirloom piece?

Yes. Restoration returns a worn or damaged piece as close to its original condition as possible. We specialize in filigree rebuilding, period-appropriate stone replacement, engraving restoration, and reconstruction of missing sections. We always discuss what to preserve and what to rebuild before starting.

Restoration versus repair

Repair fixes a specific failure. Restoration returns the whole piece to something close to its original condition. The difference matters because restoration involves more decisions: which parts of the piece's history should be preserved? Which worn details are part of the character? Which details are damage and should be rebuilt? A good restoration requires a conversation before any tools touch the piece.

What we restore

Victorian gold jewelry with mourning details, lockets, and hair work. Edwardian platinum filigree pieces with delicate milgrain and small old-cut diamonds. Art Deco rings and brooches with geometric layouts, calibre-cut gems, and original hand engraving. Mid-century cocktail rings with big colored stones and textured yellow gold. Retro estate pieces. Family heirlooms where the setting is worn thin but the stones are still sound. If you have a piece from any of these eras, bring it in.

Common restoration jobs

Rebuilding worn filigree where the wire pattern has thinned or broken. Re-engraving details that have worn away. Replacing missing accent stones with period-appropriate cuts (old mine cut, old European cut, rose cut) rather than modern brilliants. Re-soldering broken sections without disturbing the original patina more than necessary. Re-tipping or replacing prongs that have worn below safe limits. Re-building shanks on rings that have worn thin from decades of wear.

What we preserve

Patina, maker's marks, and hand engraving are part of the piece's character and we preserve them whenever possible. Modern machine finishing on a 1920s piece is a mistake, and we avoid it. Old scratches that tell the story of the piece are not always problems; we talk through what to clean and what to leave alone.

Timeline and cost

Restoration work is slower than standard repair. Budget several weeks for anything significant. Cost depends on the scope, the metal, and how much replacement material is needed. We quote in writing before starting and we do not exceed the quote without calling you. For irreplaceable pieces we sometimes recommend minimal restoration (stabilizing what exists rather than rebuilding) and explain why.

Frequently Asked

Do you work on pieces with emeralds, opals, or pearls? +

Yes, with extra care. These stones are heat and chemical sensitive. We remove them before bench work and reset them after.

Can you source period-appropriate stones? +

For most common accent stones (old European cut diamonds, rose cuts, old mine cut) we either have them in inventory or can source them from trusted suppliers.

Should I restore a piece or leave it alone? +

Depends on the piece. Wearable daily is different from display only. If the piece will be worn, safety matters and some restoration is usually needed. If the piece will be kept as a keepsake, less is more.

What if I want to re-purpose the piece rather than restore it? +

Many clients remove the stones from an unwearable heirloom and have us build a new piece around them. We do both: restoration where it makes sense, custom design where it is the better path.

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2338 U.S. Highway 19 N, Holiday, FL 34691. Monday through Friday 10 AM to 6 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM.

Call (727) 491-3344