Do cuff bracelets break?

Ideally, your cuff bracelet should only need to flex a little to go and off. If you’re needing to flex it enough that it changes the shape, then the fit and/or form are off and you are bending the metal and risking a break.

Can you get a bracelet fixed?

The bracelet repair differs depending on the damage. Chain bracelets often break and need to be soldered back together, bangles get crushed or bent out of shape, pearls are unstrung and scattered all over the place… Once we figure out what’s wrong (and it’s really not rocket science) it’s time for the repair.

Can a jeweler make a cuff bracelet smaller?

It can, however, be done by a skilled silversmith with the right tools, materials and experience. The simplest style to resize have stones inlaid on less than half of the length of the bracelet (like Paula’s).

How is a cuff bracelet supposed to fit?

A cuff should not ‘roll’ around on your wrist(Too loose),nor should you see flesh hanging over the edge(Too tight) Always put the cuff on ABOVE the wrist bone where it is fleshy,(NOT on the wrist)then bring it down to wrist.

Can a jeweler fix a broken bracelet?

Usually, when a part of your jewelry is broken, the jeweler will use solder to fix it. Changing the size of a ring often involves cutting it and rejoining it using solder. In a similar manner, many times when a part of your ring or bracelet needs to be replaced, the new part will be soldered in place.

How much is it to get a bracelet fixed?

Bracelet Repairs

Can you repair cracks in a bracelet?

Cracks are fairly simple to repair, particularly if they are small, cosmetic defects. You can repair a crack in any type of metal, including silver, and in any type of jewelry design, such as a cuff bracelet. Remove any gemstones from the bracelet and clean the surface of the bracelet with a polishing cloth.

How to fix a cracked bracelet with flux?

Make a paste by adding water to your flux. You need to add only a few drops of water for each tablespoon of flux. Paint a tiny amount of flux into the bracelet crack. Cut a few tiny pieces of silver solder and lay them over the crack, evenly spaced. Use the tweezers if necessary. Turn the soldering torch to a low flame.

How do I repair my baffling bracelet?

You’ll never have to navigate a baffling mall layout again, looking for a ‘quick’ repair that takes forever. All you have to do is put the bracelet in the mail and we’ll have it back with a quick turnaround, fully restored, fully functional.

How do you fix an oxidized bracelet?

Sand away the excess solder on the top of the bracelet, using increasingly finer grit sandpaper, until the bracelet surface becomes seamless. Polish the bracelet with the polishing cloth. The pickle pot should be a heated pot filled with pickle solution, which removes the oxidation caused by fire exposure.