Gold, platinum and other precious metals are like all other materials in the world, after time they will wear away. It is therefore important that your jewellery is checked every few years to make sure that settings and claws are not excessively worn. Ware can cause the loss of a stone. With the correct care and regular checks by a trained goldsmith, your jewellery can last a lifetime.

When jewellery is repaired there are many things that have to be considered, each piece has the ability to cause its own unique set of problems. Repairing jewellery requires a high level of skill, as poor workmanship can ruin a piece of jewellery permanently.