Jewelry repair
Ring re-shanking.
Years of wear thin the bottom of a ring's band, the shank, until it bends, cracks, or feels sharp. Re-shanking replaces part or all of the band and keeps the original setting and stones.
When you might need it.
- The bottom of the band is noticeably thinner than the top
- The ring bends out of round easily
- There's a crack or a split in the band
- The band has been sized many times
What’s involved.
Half or full shank
Depending on the wear, the bottom half of the band or the whole band is replaced.
Matching the metal
New metal is matched to the ring's karat and color, and we tell you if an exact match isn't possible.
Protecting stones
Stones near the joins are protected, removed, or the joins are laser welded to keep heat away.
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
- Half shank or full shank
- The metal and its weight
- The ring size
- Stones near the joins
If you’re mailing it in
Send photos of the underside of the band, where wear usually shows first.
Start with photos. Don’t ship anything until we’ve agreed on shipping and insurance with you.
Get a free estimateCommon questions.
Can the ring be resized at the same time?
Usually, yes. The new shank can be made to the size you need.
Will the inside engraving be kept?
If the engraving is on the part being replaced, it can be re-engraved. Tell us about it first.
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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.