Jewellery Repairs: Frequently Asked Questions

Our jewellery is precious to us. It is often acquired with sentimental value attached, and so, if one of our precious pieces breaks, it’s easy to worry about what will happen to it if it undergoes a jewellery repair.

Similarly, as jewellers, we find that we are often asked myriad questions regarding jewellery repairs in Loughton from local customers. So, with this in mind, we thought we’d compile the most frequently asked questions concerning jewellery repairs:

My white gold has lost its shine. Can jewellery repair help?

Bringing the lost lustre back to white gold jewellery is one of the easiest jewellery repairs. Loughton residents often bring their white gold jewellery to us, EK Jewellers, where we reapply the rhodium plating to give it back that white-silver shine.

My ring has lost some of its stones. Can a jewellery repair service bring it back to life?

Yes, of course, we can find stones which either matched the original lost stones, or if you’d prefer us to give your piece a fresh look, we can incorporate new, complementing stones. 

As part of our jewellery repair service, we’ll also check any existing stones to make sure that they’re not loose – we don’t want you losing any more of those gems!

I’m worried about my pearls. Can jewellery repairs in Loughton help to secure them?

Pearls are an investment, and if you’re worried about the thread of yours breaking, jewellery repairs in Loughton can help. We are happy to check pearls and restring them for you, a specialist technique which should only be undertaken by an expert. You’ll be able to wear your pearls with pride again in no time!

How often should I undertake rhodium plating / pearl restringing and other jewellery repairs?

This question is difficult to answer, as a lot of jewellery repairs come about due to natural wear and tear. However, pearls should be checked periodically, about once a year on average, to prevent breakage occurring, and white gold jewellery should be polished and have its rhodium re-plated every two to three years.

If you’re worried about any of your pieces, you can always bring them in to EK Jewellers, We carry out jewellery repairs on the premises, so we’d be happy to check over your precious pieces and will advise if work is needed.

What’s the importance of carrying out jewellery repairs on the premises?

If you’re sentimentally attached to your jewellery, you’ll understand the importance of local jewellers who carry out jewellery repairs on the premises. Rather than risking your jewellery being sent in the post, your pieces can be brought back to life in the safety of you local jewellery shop.

For jewellery repairs on the premises, Loughton residents regularly turn to EK Jewellers. We can carry out all sorts of repairs on site, from pearl restringing and rhodium plating, to polishing out scratches, fixing broken chains and resetting stones.

What’s more, certain jewellery repairs can even be carried out while you wait, such as watch battery changes and strap repairs. We’ll keep all of your treasured items on site at all times, and will give them our utmost care and attention, making them look as good as new in no time.  

Bespoke Silver Jewellery: Loughton Jewellers Can Give You Wow Factor!

Isn’t it wonderful to have something unique? Something which is custom made, just for you, with a touch of wow factor that no one else has? Something bespoke? Well, imagine if you could show that special something off on a regular basis; by offering bespoke jewellery, Loughton based jewellers EK Jewellers are giving you the opportunity to do just that!

Wow Factor Gifts: Bespoke Jewellery, Loughton

If you’re anything like us, when it comes to gift giving, you’ll want to give something with thought behind it. For special birthdays and other occasions, you can’t go wrong with bespoke silver jewellery. Loughton gift-givers have trusted our expertise for over 36 years as we’re well versed in creating bespoke jewellery.

Why not create a piece that reflects their personality? For example, if they have a particular hobby, we could create a charm or pendant to reflect that. Alternatively, if you know their style well, ask us to custom make a piece of jewellery to match their look.

Bespoke Silver Jewellery: Loughton Brides with The Wow Factor

Everyone wants to look their very best on their wedding day, and Loughton based bridal parties are no exception: here at EK Jewellers, we regularly create bespoke pieces of big-day jewellery. 

Don’t forget that when it comes to bespoke jewellery, Loughton brides and bridegrooms can also have their wedding rings created just for them. We’re happy to make one-off rings which will really be unique to you, and we can also create wedding bands which fit around unusually shaped engagement rings.

Bespoke Jewellery: Loughton Jewellers Can Create The Wow Factor From Old Pieces, Too!

Bespoke jewellery doesn’t always have to be created from scratch. If you’ve got an heirloom piece which perhaps isn’t your style, or an old piece of jewellery which has seen better days, why not ask your local jeweller to give you the wow factor by taking that piece to create something bespoke and unique from it, just for you?

For new from old bespoke jewellery, Loughton residents turn to EK Jewellers all the time, as we have an eye for detail and can easily turn the stones from an old brooch into a ring, or melt down a pendant and change it into a pair of earrings. 

No matter what the occasion, when it comes to bespoke silver jewellery, Loughton serving EK Jewellers can create the wow factor!

Watch Repairs and Battery Replacements from Jewellers in Loughton

It’s annoying when your favourite watch appears to give up the ghost. Watch straps break, batteries die, and mechanisms can go wrong. But you shouldn’t despair as Loughton jewellers are able to bring watches back to life.

At EK Jewellers we will try to turn back the clock on any common watch problems. We offer a range of watch repairs and a battery replacement service on the premises, to enable you to leave with a fully functioning timepiece again!

Jewellers in Loughton Can Salvage Your Timepiece

Watches that have seen better days can be easily repaired by independent jewellers in Loughton. Watch straps often break through everyday wear and tear. Why not treat your watch to a new strap from EK Jewellers? We’ll help you to choose a strap to suit your piece and fit the strap for you whilst you wait.

It’s also simple to fix broken watch strap links, and replace watch batteries, two more jobs we can offer while you wait. For mechanism repairs, we may need to look at your timepiece in more detail, but by using a local jeweller, Loughton residents can rest assured that their pieces are being restored on site.

Replace Watch Battery in Loughton

As easy as it is to replace a watch battery, you will still want to ensure that your watch is in safe hands. 

By choosing a local Loughton jeweller, such as EK Jewellers, you know that the quality of the battery replacement will be the best it can be, often coming with a guarantee, and we’ll also take the utmost care and attention to open your watch without causing it any damage.

Most watch batteries are guaranteed for approximately two years. You can also guarantee that if you decide it’s time to buy a new watch battery, in Loughton you’ll find the best quality batteries at EK Jewellers.

And if all Else Fails?  New Watches Available at Jewellers in Loughton!

We know that most watches hold sentimental value: they’re often gifts, for example, or family heirlooms. As a premier jeweller in Loughton, here at EK Jewellers we will always try to find a repair for your watch first and foremost.

However, as a tried and trusted Loughton jeweller, we do have to be honest with our customers from time to time so if it’s cheaper to buy a new watch, we will advise. We have a huge range of watches in stock, including ranges by Sekonda and Rotary.

You can rest assured, however, that this is a last resort and most watch repairs are straightforward procedures. You can trust in EK Jewellers, local jewellers in Loughton, to have your watch’s best interests at heart. We’ll have your timepiece running like clockwork in no time!