I would like to take the beautiful antique diamond ring, that was passed down to me by my grandmother, to have it altered. It is worn on the palm side and very fragile. It is also too large in diameter to fit my ring finger. Who am I looking for to do this - a jewelery store? Diamond store? Any scams I should be aware of?
2006-09-23 17:23:42 · 7 answers · asked by sunday siren 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
I recommend a private jeweler. The big chain stores in the mall usually send their items off, so you have no idea how long it will take or the condition it will come back in. They will also charge a bit more to cover their costs, the price of the jeweler who does the work, plus a profit. A private jeweler that has their own equipment can do it in-house, and you don't have the worry of additional costs added on.
Look in the yellow pages to find independent jewelers near you. Then call them to ask if they do work in-house, or if they send it off. Inquire about insurance, bonding, and other concerns. Tell them what you have, and what you want done. If they are any good, they can tell you over the phone if they work with antique jewelery or not. The ones that think they can do something with it will tell you to bring it in. Take it to as many shops as you can to get estimates, then pick the one in the middle, not the highest or lowest.
2006-09-23 18:09:21 · answer #1 · answered by welches_grape_jelly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a professional jeweler do it, I would avoid the store you may see in the mall and look for a family owned business.
Ask people you work with if they recommend a good jeweler.
I would also have it appraised before it leaves your possession at a different shop.
2006-09-23 17:31:15 · answer #2 · answered by imjoshdotcom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
jewelery store. beaware of the diamonds in it, and be sure it comes back with them. I would get it checked by another shop, before u take it to the one u want it to be fixed by,
2006-09-23 17:27:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont know of any scams but you can go to any jeweler...such as Freidmans, Zales..etc even James Avery's and tell them what you need done and if they cannot help you (which I know Zales can) they should be able to point you in the right direction.
2006-09-23 17:32:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to a local jewelery store..one who does IN HOUSE repairs...
dont let anyone send it away.
2006-09-23 17:25:17 · answer #5 · answered by mommy2savannah51405 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let a professional jeweler do it in your presence.
2006-09-23 17:27:29 · answer #6 · answered by SS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on what the sentimental value of it is to you.
2006-09-23 17:27:08 · answer #7 · answered by Butz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋