I have been getting allot of requests lately about my vintage jewelry repair and restoration services. Many jewelry stores will only repair fine and estate jewelry...leaving those highly sentimental costume jewelry pieces broken at the bottom of the jewelry box. Those are exactly the pieces that I love to repair. It could be the piece that Grandma wore every Christmas that needs to be soldered or have rhinestones replaced...or the crystal necklace that your mom wore in her wedding that you need restrung so you can wear it in your wedding. I can take care of it all.
A list of available services and cost are available here.
This picture is an example of my restoration work. This is a bracelet and necklace from Sarah Coventry called Shimmering Stars from 1958. The bracelet on the left is in the 'as found' condition that I received the set in. The necklace on the right is an example of a piece fully restored. This picture is a good example of what can be done to pieces that you think are beyond hope. I have just completed the restoration on the bracelet and matching earrings on this set, so now all three pieces arefor sale in my shop. I'm hoping to have it up on the website soon...I just have to get a good pic.
hi, I was wondering if you do repair and restoration for vintage bags too? I've a vintage rhinestone purse which has a few stones missing and probably needs some cleaning for the interior lining. hope to hear from you soon. thanks!
Posted by: Eve | October 16, 2008 at 08:55 PM
Eve, Sounds like something I should be able to do, but I won't know 100% until I see the bag...but sounds right up my alley. Drop me an e-mail and we can figure out the details.
Posted by: Kristen Gruber | October 17, 2008 at 11:46 AM
Very nice work! Amazing difference between the old piece and the repaired one. I think you are very talented. Thanks for the post.
Posted by: Vintage Jewelry | November 20, 2009 at 03:47 PM