Jewelry repair
Brooch and pin repair.
Brooches and pins usually fail at the pin stem, the catch, or the hinge. These small parts can be repaired or replaced, often without changing how the piece looks from the front.
When you might need it.
- The pin stem is bent, loose, or broken
- The catch won't hold the pin closed
- The hinge has come off the back
What’s involved.
Pin stems
A bent stem is straightened or a new one is fitted.
Catches
Catches are repaired or replaced, including with a safety catch where it suits the piece.
Hinges
A loose hinge is re-attached, keeping heat away from stones and enamel on the front.
Preliminary pricing.
Your preliminary price range is free and comes from your photos. The final price is confirmed after we inspect the piece in hand, and no work starts until you approve it.
What affects the price
- Which parts need work
- The metal
- Stones or enamel near the repair
- Whether the piece is antique
If you’re mailing it in
Send photos of the back of the brooch as well as the front.
Start with photos. Don’t ship anything until we’ve agreed on shipping and insurance with you.
Get a free estimateCommon questions.
Can a brooch be converted into a pendant?
Often, yes. A bail can be added, sometimes alongside the pin. Ask about remodeling.
Can you work on antique brooches?
Yes, with care to keep original parts where possible.
Related services
- Antique and estate restorationOlder and inherited pieces repaired with care to keep their original character.
- Precision laser weldingJoins metal close to heat-sensitive stones, where a torch would risk damage.
- Remodeling and redesignA ring turned into a pendant, an old setting rebuilt around the stones you already own.
Send photos. Get a price. Decide from there.
The estimate is free and takes a few minutes. You’re under no obligation to go ahead.