Do you have a broken, worn or unloved piece of jewellery? I offer a comprehensive jewellery repair, restringing and remodelling service for costume jewellery, pearl jewellery and gemstone jewellery — bringing your treasured pieces back to life.
Jewellery Repairs
I can repair a wide range of old, broken or damaged jewellery, including:
- – Cleaning and restoring gemstones
- – Repairing or replacing broken clasps
- – Replacing earring fittings and earring backs
- – General maintenance and restoration
For anything beyond a simple repair, get in touch so we can discuss what’s possible, what results you can expect, and an estimated cost.
Pearl & Bead Restringing
If your pearl necklace, beaded bracelet or gemstone strand is broken, stretched, too long or too short — or simply looking tired — restringing can give it a completely new lease of life.
During the restringing process you can also:
- – Add extra gem, pearl or precious metal beads to enhance the look
- – Replace an old or broken clasp
- – Restore a family heirloom as close to the original as possible — or update it to suit your style
Restringing options:
Jeweller’s wire — strong and durable, but can develop kinks over time, especially with heavy or hard stones. Regular inspection is recommended.
Silk thread with knotting — the traditional method for pearls, with a knot between each bead. Silk does wear over time, so if your pearl necklace is looking old or discoloured, it’s time to restring!
A wide range of silk colours and thread sizes are available. Please note that pearl and bead drill hole sizes vary and will determine which thread size can be used. If I don’t have your preferred colour in stock, I can suggest an alternative or order it in (note: special orders may add a few weeks to the turnaround and may incur additional charges).
Restringing Pricing (plus cost of any replacement parts):
Jeweller’s wire:
- – Bracelet from $20
- – Short necklace from $25
Silk knotting:
- – Bracelet from $30
- – Short necklace from $40
- – Short necklace with small or graduated pearls/beads from $50
- – Opera length or multiple strand necklace from $85
Jewellery Remodelling
Do you have jewellery sitting unworn in a drawer? Would you love something fresh and new without the cost of buying a whole new piece?
My jewellery remodelling service can transform old necklaces, bracelets and earrings into something you’ll actually want to wear again. Sometimes several pieces can even be combined to create entirely new designs.
Let my creative eye and gemmological expertise design something new and exciting just for you.
Remodelling starts from $50 plus the cost of any additional beads, gems, pearls or metals required.
Get in Touch
Interested in any of these services? Contact me to discuss your piece — and send a clear photo if you can, so I can give you the best advice straight away.
annette@annettepiper.com