Month: February 2018

  • Removing glued gems

    Removing glued gems

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    Every so often jewellers need to do repairs on items that have gems in them. If the repair requires soldering, then one needs to evaluate whether the gems will be able to withstand the heat required to solder close to them, or whether it will be safer to remove the gems first. Gems that are…

  • Cleaning your jewellery at home

    Cleaning your jewellery at home

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    All jewellery eventually become worn and dull with wear. For scratched, dented and damaged surfaces you would need to take your jewellery to a professional jeweller to be reconditioned, but often a good clean is all you need to make a jewel sparkle like new.