Rebuilding the channels on an eternity ring
Dasha’s eternity band was on the verge of being lost forever. Years of wear had completely worn down the channels, causing one of the diamonds to fall out and get lost. Another jeweler told her it was beyond saving and...
From Heartbreak to Heirloom: Ring Transformation
Skylar’s engagement ring never made it down the aisle. After calling off her wedding, she couldn’t stand the sight of it- but didn’t want to throw it away either. Instead, she asked me to melt down the leftover shank and...
Restoring a broken vintage diamond ring
Stella’s 100-year-old heirloom ring, passed down from her great aunt, had seen better days. The shank was cracked, worn thin, and the beads holding the diamonds were flattened. To bring this sentimental treasure back to life I carefully replaced the...
Her diamond was gone forever. It won’t happen again.
Victoria’s engagement ring lost its central diamond after more than 30 years of wear. The head holding the stone snapped off due to a small mistake made by the original jeweler. She was heartbroken about it but I was able...
Sizing up and restoring a Yurman ring
Gloria’s David Yurman ring needed to be sized up 3/4 of a size. The Smokey Quartz center stone couldn’t be exposed to heat, making the repair especially challenging. Using a twin-flame torch followed by precise soldering techniques, I ensured a...
Altering the engagement ring just before her wedding
Maya’s rose gold engagement ring wasn’t quite what she envisioned, so she brought it in for a major upgrade. The halo around her oval diamond made the center stone feel smaller, and she wanted something more bold and timeless. I...
Century-old Comeback: Restoring a 1920s đź”— platinum ring
This vintage đź”— platinum eternity band was brought to me in really bad condition. It was cracked in 5 spots and was missing two diamonds. Over its more than 100 year lifetime all the milgrain along the edges had also...
Refurbishing a fancy flea market ring
Liz brought me a special ruby ring that had seen years of love and wear. Originally found decades ago at a flea market in San Diego by her aunt, the ring’s unique design and history made it a cherished piece....
Restoring a ring to honor his grandfather’s legacy
Marco brought in his grandfather’s ring, which needed to be sized down 2.5 sizes. After removing part of the shank I softened the gold by heating it, allowing me to carefully close the gap with a vise. I soldered the...