Jewellery Repairs & Restoration by The Jewellery Appraiser – Reading, Berkshire
At The Jewellery Appraiser, we understand that your jewellery holds both sentimental and financial value. Over time, even the most cherished pieces can show signs of wear—scratches, broken clasps, missing stones, or tarnishing. That’s where we come in.
We offer a trusted jewellery repair service from our discreet private studio in Tilehurst, Reading. With extensive experience in working with gold, platinum, silver, and a wide range of precious gemstones, you can rest assured your treasured pieces are in expert hands.
Whether it’s a bracelet repair, necklace restoration, or a ring resizing, we assess each item carefully and explain the best course of action to restore it to its original beauty. We also provide rhodium plating to refresh white gold jewellery—an ideal way to maintain brilliance and protect your favourite items from everyday wear.
We’re pleased to offer a full range of services, including:
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Jewellery repairs and alterations
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Ring re-sizing
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Stone replacement and tightening
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Rhodium plating
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Jewellery cleaning and polishing
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Re-modelling and redesign of older pieces
All repairs are carried out with the utmost care, and turnaround times are typically within 14 days, with express options available for more urgent repairs. Our service is transparent, fairly priced, and delivered with the same precision and integrity that underpin all our jewellery valuation work.
If your jewellery is in need of a little expert attention, don’t hesitate to get in touch today. We’re here to help breathe new life into your worn or damaged pieces.
Claw Repairs & Setting Build-Ups
Expert Chain Repairs
Stone Replacement & Resetting Services
The setting is one of the most critical components of any piece of jewellery—it’s what holds your gemstones securely in place. Over time, daily wear can weaken settings, especially claws and prongs, increasing the risk of losing stones.
At The Jewellery Appraiser, we offer expert setting rebuilds, claw re-tipping, and re-graining to restore worn or damaged settings to their original strength and appearance. Whether your jewellery is newly reset or has been worn for years, we welcome you to bring it in for a complimentary setting check and professional clean. This preventative care provides peace of mind, helping to ensure your precious stones stay safe and secure for years to come.
Chains can be delicate and are often subject to wear and tear, whether from everyday use, accidental tugging, or curious little hands. We specialise in chain repairs, including soldering broken links, adjusting lengths, and replacing clasps.
Our pricing is straightforward, starting from just £35 for both silver and gold (yellow, white, or rose). We can also custom-order specific clasps to suit your piece and ensure a seamless, secure finish. With our attention to detail, your broken chain can be expertly restored to its former glory.
If a stone has fallen out or become damaged, we’re here to help. With nearly twenty years of experience sourcing both precious and semi-precious gemstones, we can expertly match and replace missing stones—including diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, rubies and more.
Once your replacement stone is selected, we will securely reset it and assess the setting to prevent the same issue from occurring again. This thoughtful repair service allows you to restore and enjoy your jewellery, rather than letting it gather dust in your drawer.