Milwaukee Jewelry Repair Services

Appraisal services are available for insurance, estate, and documentation needs. Each appraisal includes a detailed written description of the item along with photographs of the piece. GIA certificates, pearl X-rays, and other specialty evaluations may be available for an added fee.

Appraisals are priced at $135. An appointment is not required, but the jewelry must be left with us so our goldsmiths can properly inspect and document it. Most repair and appraisal services take about 5 to 10 business days. Your jewelry stays in our building unless you specifically request otherwise.

We are happy to inspect and lightly clean your jewelry at no charge. No appointment is needed unless you have several pieces for us to review. During the inspection, we can help identify fine jewelry versus costume jewelry, test white stones, and point out visible concerns such as worn prongs, loose stones, or weakened areas.

Gold testing is also available for $25 per piece. This service includes testing the karat of the gold and stamping the jewelry with the proper mark when appropriate. Stone value estimates are not included with basic inspections or gold testing. Gemstone valuations are only available through a full appraisal.

Ring resizing is available for sterling silver, gold, and platinum rings. We do not resize gold-plated or gold-filled jewelry. Pricing generally ranges from $72 to $355 for platinum, depending on the metal, design, and amount of work required.

Poor ring fit can make daily wear frustrating and risky. A loose ring can slide away without warning, while a tight ring may press into your finger and feel uncomfortable. Sizing your ring can help it sit more securely, especially when it twists often, feels too snug, or no longer stays in place properly.

Several details affect the cost of resizing. These include the type of metal, whether the ring needs to go larger or smaller, the number of sizes changed, the stones in the setting, and the width or detail of the band. Bringing the ring to our store allows us to inspect it properly and provide a more accurate quote.

Some pieces deserve a completely new life. Our custom jewelry services allow you to work with our goldsmiths to create a new design from the jewelry you already own. Old, broken, inherited, gold, or platinum pieces may be used in your new creation or traded toward the cost of the finished design.

We also offer a hands-on Make Your Own Wedding Ring experience. This private class can be taken individually or as a couple. Our goldsmiths guide you through the process from raw materials to finished rings, giving you a personal and memorable way to create something meaningful.

A weak or broken clasp can put your necklace or bracelet at risk of falling off. Replacing the clasp helps protect the piece and makes it easier to wear with confidence. Our goldsmiths can replace clasps on many styles of solid sterling silver, gold, and platinum jewelry.

Clasp replacement usually ranges from $30 to $250 or more. Price depends on the clasp style, size, metal type, and labor involved. For example, a standard 5 mm gold spring ring clasp may start around $60, while a similar clasp in platinum may begin around $150. Lobster clasps often cost more because they use more metal, with many replacements falling between $90 and $250 or more.