On Site Jewelry Repair
Adjewelation is the place to go for jewelry repair. The owner Brian Lewis is a Master Jeweler. Prior to opening his own retail store in 2007 he did the repairs for all the malls from Fort Collins to Colorado Springs. After quite a few years doing repairs for these many stores Brian opened his first location in Delta Colorado, and 3 years later moved to Montrose.
Brian Lewis has the Title of Master Jewelry. Proficiant in working with all the precious metals. From Silver to Gold to Platinum All repairs are done in-store. Most stores send your jewelry out to some jeweler on the other side of the state or even further. Not us there is few things that we can’t do in the store.
Jewelry Repair in Montrose serving the western slope
We offer a lot of types of jewelry repair in store. From platinum and palladium jewelry repair to 10k, 14k, 18k, some 22k gold jewelry repair and even P4 that is new metal in Jewelry Industry. There isn’t a type of jewelry that we are unable to repair. We offer full line of jewelry repair which include: regular soldering and laser soldering of chains, rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets etc. to be sure that we are able to make all of the necessary repairs that may come up.
When it comes to stone settings, it’s important for a stone to stay in the setting. Our services include retipping prongs to ensure the stone is properly set and won’t go anywhere, no matter how hard you work or play.
We offer necklace repair of virtually any kind of necklace that you may have. Whether it is fixing a knotted chain with a chain repair, you can depend on us to get the necklace back to its original condition.
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When round brilliant gemstones are set in prongs, they are supported by a bearing (A) and secured by the bearing and prongs. The bearing should provide a uniform seat or platform for the gemstone with no visible gaps or irregularity |
Professional Setting of Round Brilliants in Prongs
A. The surface of each prong is evenly shaped, equally spaced, symmetrical and proportionate to the size of the gemstone.
B. The height of the prongs ranges between 70% and 80% of the distance between the girdle and table.
C. The amount of prong in contact with the crown of the gemstone is not less than 30% or more than 50% of the total crown angle.
D. The top of the prong is in contact with the crown of the gemstone.
E. The bearing is cut evenly from prong to prong with no visible gaps.
F. No more than 50% of the prongs’ overall depth was removed when the bearing was cut.
G. The prongs were deburred after the bearing was cut.
H. The gemstone is level and not too high or low in the setting.
I. All tool marks from the manufacturing and setting procedures have been removed.
Retipping and Replacing Prongs
Proper Retipping or Replacing
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Signs of Excessive Prong Wear
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Bracelet repair is also handled by us. Similar to necklace repair, we can do it all. We also work with hollow bangle bracelets so they can be reformed when bent from extended wear.
Reconstruction of Worn Bracelet Hinges
Knowing hinge and general bracelet reconstruction techniques demonstrates another aspect of quality in our shop
The featured bracelet is constructed using a hinge-and-rivet method to join the links. The bracelet was worn daily, but the customer never had it cleaned professionally. As a result, dirt and other organic abrasives caused the hinges to wear excessively. Now they need to be reconstructed.
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From a professional, it is advisable to keep your jewelry cleaned and free of debris, We recommend to our customers for this important service tobe done every 4-6 months. Then when a customer brings in jewelry to be cleaned, We suggests leaving it for a day so we have plenty of time to polish and clean it thoroughly.
Regarding the bracelet in this project, after the reconstruction, the customer should have it cleaned and oiled regularly to reduce future wear.
Professional Reconstruction of Worn Bracelet Hinges
A. The new hinge tubing was replaced in the proper location, keeping the bracelet links straight and centered.
B. The links are precisely joined and operate smoothly. There is no excessive play between them. No links were frozen during the assembly.
C. The links are spaced evenly.
D. The rivet wires are not visible and are flush with the outside of the bracelet links.
E. There are no visible solder joints or tool marks.
Repair & Maintenance of Tennis Bracelets
Sizing, repairing and maintaining in-line bracelets demonstrates another aspect of quality in our shop
With the popularity of tennis bracelets – ever since Chris Evert caught the world’s attention when she dropped her in-line diamond bracelet at a tennis match two decades ago – comes an increased demand for their repair and maintenance.
Tennis bracelets are made and distributed in a wide range of qualities. Some are nicely made, very fine pieces in which every detail of the assembly was considered. Others are poorly made, with little or no attention to assembly or quality of the materials used.
Here are few of the main points of inspection for the proper care and maintenance of tennis bracelets.
Proper Fit
At Adjewelation Jewelry we recommend the proper sizing of every tennis bracelet our staff sells or services. To be certain of a proper fit, they use this simple rule: with the bracelet on the wrist where it’s most often worn, the space between the bracelet and the wrist is one finger width.
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The space between the bracelet and the wrist should be about one finger width. |
If the bracelet is too long, it will catch and stretch, creating undue stress and pressure on the hinge joints and severely weakening them. We have seen bracelets stretched over a half-inch. They can catch then break and become lost.
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Watch for stretched (A), misaligned, bent or twisted links (B) on your bracelets. |
Smooth Operation
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Inspect for irregular or large gaps between links. They are the signs of stretched links that may result in worn hinge pins (C). Bent or twisted hinge pins cause misalignment and hinder movement (D). |
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Another problem caused by stretching: cracking and tearing of the links and their joints. Examine the bracelet as closely as possible for other cracks and tears – they’re difficult to spot. Be very aware and cautious of any breaks likely to occur in other links. |
If one link is cracked from being stressed, others are most likely weakened and will break soon also.
Mechanisms Work with Precision
We inspect all mechanisms: closures, box clasps, safety catches and safety chains, especially the clasp or closure. Making sure each works as intended when new.
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On commercially made pieces, you’ll sometimes see cast clasps instead of die-struck parts. Cast clasps eventually lose the required spring and/or break. A cast clasp is rounded and soft, lacking spring. A die-struck tongue is smooth and even, with lines showing on the sides from being die struck. |
Safety Catches
Safety catches provide a second locking mechanism and come in many forms.
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A figure-eight (E) and a safety chain (F) are the two most commonly used safety catches. |
Sometimes, being a professional requires us to communicate unpleasant news about the quality of your jewelry. But if we see a bracelet with a host of manufacturing and assembly defects or excessive wear, it’s our responsibility to warn you of the issues
Repair and Maintenance of Tennis Bracelets
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| A. The bracelet fits properly, with about one finger’s width between the bottom of the bracelet and the wrist.
B. All joints and hinges are complete and operate smoothly. C. Mechanisms such as closures, box clasps, safety catches and safety chains work with precision. D. All stones are tight and secure. E. The detail and pattern of each link is maintained and free of tool marks. F. The catch has a safety or second locking device. |
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| Pulled hinge pins (top illustrations show side and top views), stretched links (center two images) and twisted joints (bottom to images) will break eventually. All joints, links and hinges should be complete and operate smoothly. |
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In-line bracelets should have a second locking device. The most popular types of security devices are the figure-eight clasp and a safety chain. |
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All detail, including the bottom and inside areas of a link, should be finished, polished, smooth, free of tool marks and comfortable to wear. |
Earring repair, ring repair and even anklet repair – you name it and we can repair it. Our services are significant and you won’t find another repair shop on the western slope that does as thorough of a job as we do. We have the experience that others don’t, which is why we can offer the sheer number of services that we do.
Installing Earring Posts Using Laser Technology
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Installing Earring Posts Using Laser Technology
A. The installation process left no visible seams at the joint between the post and the earring. B. The posts are straight and centrally located. C. There are no traces of the jump rings. D. No tool marks are visible. E. The whole surface is even and smooth. |
If you have a question about what we can fix, please give us a call. Whether it’s a designer piece of jewelry, a family heirloom or just a favorite necklace, we will be able to repair it.
Call Adjewelation Jewelry Doctor at 970-249-1007, stop in or make an appointment today.