Met Gala 2019 – Jewelry Made a Splash With the Met Gala being the biggest event on the Fashion Calendar, and the attending fee being $30,000 per person (NO BIG DEAL!), there’s bound to be some Jaw-Dropping Jewels on the Pink Carpet. Now that we’ve had time to pick our …
On this edition of the Before & After, we have a pearl necklace that was broken, terribly filthy and knotted in between pearls, and required a professional cleaning and restringing. For this repair we had to: -Provide new french wires -Restring the necklace with silk -Refinish the clasp It is …
On this edition of the Before & After, we have a vintage Bulova ladies timepiece that required a full restoration. This watch had a broken band, scratched case, chipped crystal, nonfunctional movement, and a severely tarnished dial. For this repair we had to: -Source very rare vintage parts (mainspring, balance …
On this edition of the Before & After, we have a silver ring with a red gemstone that had its shank completely broken off. For this repair we had to add a full shank, and reset the stone into its prong setting. It is then all wrapped up with our …
On this edition of the Before & After, we have a vintage Jules Jurgensen 19 jewel manual wind timepiece. This watch had a cracked crystal, tarnished dial and hands, scratched case and clasp, and worn internal parts throughout the movement. For this repair we had to: -Source rare parts (mainspring, …
On this edition of the Before & After, we have a vintage bulova timepiece from the 1950’s that came to us with pieces detached and loose. The case back in particular had corrosion and was not salvageable. For this repair we had to: -Source rare parts (vintage mainspring and case …
When you hear someone mention “watch oil” your first thought may be, ‘watch what?’ Just like your car’s engine needs oil to protect internal moving parts, your watch needs oil for the same reasons. Oils help to reduce friction by creating a barrier that cushions the microscopic imperfections between two …
For as long as man continues to have a fascination with time, watches will continue to be a relevant accessory. For some, watches are more than an accessory, watches are a NECESSITY. My Jewelry Repair has expert certified watchmakers on staff, ready to make high-quality repairs whenever you need. We …
Water resistance for watches is a very confusing topic for most people. Many believe that water resistant means water proof, and nothing is farther from the truth. In fact, no watch should be called water proof since it implies that water will not be able to enter the watch under …
Jewelry sales in the US increased to 19.8 billion dollars for Valentine’s Day gift purchases, which means that many people are still commemorating their love on this popular holiday in the form of rings, necklaces, bracelets, watches, and more. Just like purchasing any other item under the sun, there might …
