Jewellery Repairs: Ilford Based Jewellers Will Keep Your Pieces Safe

How often have you looked at a favourite piece of jewellery which has seen better days, wished that you could have it repaired, but have been too afraid to give it to a high street jeweller because of the risk of it becoming lost? Many of us shy away from jewellery repairs simply because our pieces are too sentimental to hand over.

 

But for jewellery repairs in Ilford, you can rest assured that your pieces will be in safe hands. By engaging EK Jewellers, you can guarantee that your precious pieces will be repaired on site so there’s no risk of them going astray mid-transit.

 

What type of jewellery repairs can be carried out on site?

 

You may think that if you have a broken chain or a ring with a loose stone, there’s little that can bring it back to life. You’ll be surprised to find out therefore that most pieces of broken jewellery can be fixed successfully.

 

When we carry out jewellery repairs on the premises broken chains can be fixed, watch straps replaced and stones can be reset on site. Don’t forget that you can also have the rhodium plating replenished on white gold jewellery, and pearls can be restrung. All services we offer here at EK Jewellers.

 

Why should I be wary of jewellery repairs carried out offsite?

 

Many high street jewellery chains offer jewellery repairs, but you’ll often find that your pieces, which hold so many memories and much sentimental value, are sent away to off-site premises to be repaired. This carries the risk of your jewellery being lost in transit, especially if pieces are posted.

 

Furthermore, sending pieces away often means you’re parted from your jewels for days, or maybe even weeks. That’s a long time to be separated from something which means so much to you, especially if it’s a piece that you wear daily, such as a wedding or engagement ring.

 

What are the benefits of jewellery repairs on the premises?

 

For jewellery repairs on the premises, Ilford residents can trust in the services of EK Jewellers, as pieces will always be repaired on site. There’s no risk of them being lost, and we offer a swift turnaround. 

 

So if you are looking for someone to undertake jewellery repairs Ilford-wide, come in and see us here at the shop in Hainault. We’ll make sure your sentimental pieces of jewellery are in safe hands and will have them looking as good as new in no time.

 

Restore Platinum Jewellery With Rhodium Plating

Did you know that you can restore platinum jewellery using a service called rhodium plating? The brilliant shine of platinum jewellery can be brought back to life using this service and at EK Jewellers we undertake rhodium plating on the premises. 
 

When should you restore platinum jewellery? 
 

Platinum jewellery is popular due to its durability and its beautiful silver-white shine. However, everyday life takes its toll on everything, platinum included. Over time, dents and scratches may appear. These are actually just metal displacement; no volume is lost, but they can look unsightly. 
 

Platinum can also develop a natural patina. To restore platinum jewellery, we can polish and buff the dents and scratches and then reapply the rhodium plating to bring back its original shine. 
 

Is rhodium plating platinum jewellery a good idea? 
 

There is some debate as to whether rhodium plating platinum jewellery is necessary. Indeed, rhodium plating is usually used to give white gold the appearance of platinum. However, without rhodium plating, platinum jewellery can look grey rather than brilliant silver or white.  
 

Furthermore, rhodium plated platinum jewellery is slightly more durable as an extra layer of metal has been added to the piece. Plus rhodium reflects approximately 10–15% more light than platinum alone, meaning your pieces will have that extra touch of glimmer and shine about them.

 

 

Rhodium plating: Chigwell jewellers can bring back your shine onsite 
 

As with any jewellery restoration, using a local jeweller is always the best route to follow. For rhodium plating, Chigwell residents can pop along to our Hainault shop with their piece and be safe in the knowledge that they will be kept there, so there is no risk of jewellery being lost. 

 

 

As well as rhodium plating platinum jewellery, we can also restore platinum jewellery in Chigwell through a professional polish, so if you don’t want to add a layer of rhodium to your piece, ask about this alternative. It won’t bring as high a shine to your jewellery, but it will help to eliminate the unsightly marks and reduce the patina. 
 

For added brilliance, you can’t beat rhodium plating platinum jewellery. Give us a call or drop in to find out more about our rhodium plating service. Your platinum jewellery deserves to look its very best.

How Handcrafted Wedding Jewellery Can Give You a Vintage Big-Day Look

 

Vintage inspired weddings are all the rage at the moment. To be truly retro, you should, of course, scout out vintage and classic pieces of jewellery from your local thrift or antique store. However, our budgets don’t always stretch to true vintage jewellery, and that’s where handcrafted jewellery steps in to help.

 

Fancy something Art Deco inspired? Or need the vintage pearl look on a modern wedding budget? Why not ask your local jeweller about bespoke jewellery tailored exactly to your big day requirements? You’ll have all of the style of vintage and a one-off wedding piece, too!

 

Vintage inspired handcrafted wedding jewellery – with no added expense

You’ll be surprised at how easy it is for your jeweller to create bespoke jewellery for your wedding day. Talk to your jeweller about the type of look you’re aiming for, and they will be able create a piece of handcrafted jewellery to suit your style or perhaps recreate a piece on a lower budget that you’ve seen but can’t afford.

 

Similarly, if you’re a gentleman looking to propose and you know that your fiancée-to-be likes the vintage look, then why not ask your jeweller to create a ring in the style you’re looking for? Bespoke jewellery is often a fraction of the price of antique jewellery, yet it gives the wearer a unique, one-of-a-kind piece to treasure forever.

 

Tailor-make handcrafted jewellery to complement your wedding look 

Of course, the main beauty of handcrafted wedding jewellery is the fact that it can be made to your exact requirements. Vintage jewellery is often soft, whimsical and feminine, but this doesn’t mean that you can’t add a contemporary twist if this will suit your overall style better. 

Alternatively, your piece could highlight your big day style. Perhaps your dress has lots of pearl or crystal detailing? If that’s the case, your bespoke jewellery could incorporate these precious materials. Or does your dress have flower or bow motifs? If so, why not have a piece made incorporating this into the design? 

Handcrafted wedding jewellery from your local jeweller

 

If handcrafted jewellery is for you, then visit your local jeweller. For handmade jewellery, Chigwell residents can visit EK Jewellers in nearby Hainault, as they know they will get the best in service combined with beautiful finished results.

In crafting handmade jewellery Chigwell-wide EK Jewellers will listen your needs and make sure that the bespoke jewellery created is just what you are looking for. So bring your vintage ideas to the friendly experts at EK Jewellers, and you will be rewarded with an antique look, and a one-of-a-kind piece.