We have all heard stories about replacing a missing stone in a diamond ring. Did you know you can usually find a replacement for any kind of stone, not just diamonds?
Well-known precious stones like diamonds, emeralds, sapphires and rubies are usually insured and most folks are aware that there is a good supply of stones available, but too often people think a lost semi-precious stone like a garnet, a tsavorite or opal is hard to find.
Quite the opposite. There are ample supplies of all sorts of jewels available, and finding nearly exact matches are far easier than you might expect. Jewels on Hampton maintains an inventory of popular stones, but we also maintain close relationships with our sources to find an exact match to the shape, color and clarity of your missing stone.
Even vintage jewelry can be restored to its heirloom status by simply replacing a stone. As jewelry is bought, sold and sometimes recycled, stones from very close to the era of a missing stone is fairly easy to find.
If you lose the only stone in a setting, we can help you select a stone that matches what your jewelry used to look like. We can help you replace one or two missing smaller stones to make your bracelet or watch band look like new.
While your fine jewelry is being restored, our jewelers will work to make sure the reason you lost your stone in the first place is addressed. Sometimes the original setting has been damaged or worn over time leading to the loss.
For jewelry that means a great deal to you that you often wear, our jewelry professionals will examine your piece and let you know if there is any maintenance needed, such as tightening a loose setting.
Losing a stone is an unfortunate event, but it’s easier to fix than you may think.
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