Far too many people think that using over the counter jewelry cleaners to clean their fine jewelry is good enough. While those cleaners do a fine job of keeping your diamonds and jewelry sparkling, the detergents, over time, can actually damage the jewelry. It is highly recommended by jewelers and insurance companies that fine jewelry be cared for by the professionals in order to maintain the value of the jewelry. Keeping fine jewelry shiny and clean is only one aspect of many professional jewelry repair services.
Most fine jewelers offer complete jewelry repair services, including scheduled appraisals needed by many homeowner’s insurance companies in order to include your fine jewelry in a policy. An inaccurate or out of date appraisal can affect replacement value if anything were to happen to the jewelry. While some insurance companies ask that jewelry be appraised annually, some do not require such frequent appraisals. It's wise to check your homeowner’s policy or talk to your insurance agent.
In addition to appraisals, many jewelry repair services offer thorough cleaning and inspection of your fine jewelry. As mentioned earlier, over the counter cleaners may keep your diamond engagement ring sparkling like new, but a cracked prong or loose setting may likely go unnoticed. A trained professional jeweler will easily spot the damage and perform repairs to prevent the heartbreaking loss of a valuable diamond or gemstone.
Not only fine jewelry can be cared for by a professional jeweler who offers complete jewelry repair services. Designer watches are very trendy in fashion today and are worn by men and women alike. Maintaining the function of expensive watches is another aspect of jewelry repair services offered by most fine jewelers. Also, the revival of old heirloom time pieces is generally included in jewelry repair services. Too often, an heirloom watch that doesn't work is written off to have nothing more than sentimental value. That is not necessarily true. While not all timepieces can be repaired, it's worth the effort to have a professional jeweler assess the potential for repair. If jewelry repair services can breathe life back into an heirloom pocket watch, not only is there sentimental value but the fully functional watch is now a highly valuable antique.
Jewelry repair services are more than just cleaning your fine jewelry. They are an investment in keeping your valuable fine jewelry...valuable.
