Chicago Fine Jewelry Repair and Restoration dimend SCAASI

Fine jewelry that has been worn and loved accumulates the evidence of that wear over time. Prongs loosen, surfaces develop micro-scratches, clasps weaken, and stones occasionally work loose from their settings. Proper care and timely repair preserves both the value and the appearance of fine pieces. dimend SCAASI provides repair and restoration services for jewelry purchased at the store. The team's expertise in fine jewelry construction means repairs Chicago luxury jewelry store are performed with understanding of the original design intent and the appropriate techniques for each piece's metal and setting type. Prong retipping is among the most important maintenance procedures for diamond rings. Prongs that have worn thin from years of contact with hard surfaces and daily wear provide inadequate security for the stones they hold. Catching this before a stone loosens and is lost is far preferable to the alternative.

dimend SCAASI | 5 S Wabash Ave STE 1734, Chicago, IL 60603 | +1 312-857-1700

Ring resizing can become necessary when body weight changes significantly or when a ring is being updated for a different wearer. Resizing a quality ring requires maintaining the integrity of the band and any settings throughout the process. Polishing and rhodium plating restore white gold pieces to their original brightness as the rhodium surface layer wears off with extended use. Yellow and rose gold pieces benefit from professional polishing that removes surface scratches without removing significant metal. Stone replacement for accent diamonds that have been lost from pavé or channel settings restores the piece to its original visual completeness. Matching accent stones to the original specifications requires access to the appropriate stone inventory. For repair and maintenance services at dimend SCAASI, call +1 312-857-1700.