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Things that are considered when repairing
jewellery.
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The material that the
piece is made of can determine the feasibility of a repair. Certain
metals are easier to work with, and some stones are harder or more
vulnerable than others. Platinum, as a harder metal, is more difficult
to work than gold, it is also more difficult to re-polish. This means
that repairs can take more time and are a lot more labour intensive.
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The stone contained in
a piece also requires major consideration, for example, Opals and
Emeralds are very difficult to work around and can easily be cracked
by both pressure and heat
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Ware and age of the
piece will also have to be accounted for. If a piece is old or is
considerably worn away, then both metal and stones can be quite brittle.
In these circumstances extra care will have to be taken so as not
to cause damage.
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The general condition
of piece is probably the most important consideration upon deciding
upon the viability of a repair. If a piece is excessively worn, cracked
or damaged, a decision may be taken that it is not worth repair. This
could be due to the cost it would take to do so or the fact that a
piece may not be able to be repaired to a sufficient standard. If
this is the case there is an option to restyle the piece. This is
where the stones and metal will be used to create a new piece. (See
article on restyling.)
 
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