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Antique & Vintage Jewelry Restoration by Mail
Antique and vintage jewelry restoration preserves original detail with period-appropriate techniques. Learn what's involved and how to send heirlooms safely.
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How to Choose a Wholesale Jewelry Repair Partner
Choosing a wholesale jewelry repair partner comes down to insurance, SLAs, custody, QC at volume, and reporting. A practical checklist for retailers and brands.
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White-Label & Wholesale Jewelry Repair Programs: A Retailer's Guide
A white-label jewelry repair program lets retailers offer insured, branded repair without an in-house bench. Here's how the programs work and what to require.
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Best Mail-In Jewelry Repair: What to Look For
The best mail-in jewelry repair services are fully insured, quote before work, track custody, and have bench-master QC. Here's how to choose one.
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Loose Stone or Diamond? Tightening & Replacement Guide
Stone tightening costs about $10–$25 per stone in 2026. Learn what causes loose stones, how they're secured, and when a stone needs replacing.
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Prong Retipping & Rebuilding: Cost, Signs & Process
Prong retipping costs about $5–$12 per prong in 2026. Learn the warning signs, how it's done, and when prongs need rebuilding instead.
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Laser Welding in Jewelry Repair: What It Is & When It's Used
Laser welding joins metal with a focused beam and little heat, making it safe for stone-set and delicate pieces. Here's when it's used and what it costs.
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Rhodium Plating White Gold: Cost & How Often
Rhodium plating white gold costs about $60–$120 and lasts roughly 1–3 years. Here's what it does, how often to redo it, and what affects the price.
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Broken Chain or Clasp Repair: Cost & Options
Chain and clasp repair typically costs $40–$90 in 2026, depending on the break and metal. Learn the options for broken necklaces and worn clasps.
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How Mail-In Jewelry Repair Works (Step by Step)
Mail-in jewelry repair in 5 steps: request an insured label, get a written quote, approve, we repair with tracked custody, and return it insured.
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Ring Resizing Cost & Guide (2026)
Ring resizing costs $60–$180 for gold and $150+ for platinum in 2026. See what changes the price—sizing direction, metal, and stones—plus turnaround.
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Charles & Colvard Authorized Repair & Moissanite Restoration
RJS is an authorized Charles & Colvard repair partner. Learn how moissanite repair, resetting, and restoration work—and how to send yours in safely.
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How Much Does Jewelry Repair Cost? (2026 Guide)
2026 jewelry repair pricing by service—ring resizing, prong retipping, stone tightening, laser welding, and more—plus what drives the cost.
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Is It Safe to Mail Jewelry for Repair? What 'Insured' Actually Means
Yes—when the repairer is properly insured and tracks custody. Here's how insured mail-in jewelry repair works and what to check before you ship.