Antique jewelry restoration workbench at Brahim's Jewelry Burlington Massachusetts

Repairs & Restorations

Breathing new life into antique and heirloom jewelry — with the patience and skill that only decades on the bench can provide.

Structural Repairs Done Right

We repair, resize, and restore jewelry for lifetime wear.

  • • Ring Sizing & Shank Rebuilding
  • • Prong Retipping & Rebuilding
  • • Stone Tightening & Setting
  • • Chain & Clasp Repair

Our Restoration Process

A methodical, transparent approach — you'll know exactly what's happening to your piece at every stage.

01

Assessment & Consultation

Every restoration begins with a thorough examination of your piece. We inspect stone security, structural integrity, metal wear, and overall condition — then discuss your goals, whether that's preserving its original character or modernizing the design.

02

Stabilization & Repair

Before any cosmetic work, we address structural concerns: rebuilding worn shanks, retipping prongs, re-tipping bezels, and securing loose stones. This ensures the piece is physically sound and safe for daily wear.

03

Stone Care & Resetting

Stones are carefully removed, cleaned, and inspected under magnification. Chipped or worn stones can be re-cut or replaced. We then reset each stone with precision — preserving original layouts or reimagining them entirely.

04

Refinishing & Polish

The final step brings back the piece's original luster. We hand-polish, refinish textures, and apply rhodium plating to white gold if needed. The result is a piece that looks and feels like new — while honoring its history.

What We Restore

From century-old antiques to pieces that just need a refresh — we handle the full spectrum of repair and restoration work.

Essential Maintenance

Our Process: We perform a microscopic inspection on every piece to identify structural weaknesses before they fail, ensuring reliable, high-quality results.

Structural Repairs

The essential work that keeps fine jewelry wearable for generations — done properly, on our bench.

  • Ring sizing (up or down)
  • Prong rebuilding and retipping
  • Shank rebuilding and half-shanks
  • Chain, clasp, and bracelet repairs

Refinishing & Rejuvenation

Sometimes a piece just needs attention to look its best again. Quick, in-house, and transformative.

  • Professional polishing
  • Texture restoration (brushed, hammered)
  • Rhodium plating for white gold
  • Deep cleaning and stone tightening

Advanced Restoration

Our Process: For complex pieces, we utilize GRS pneumatic tools to ensure surgical precision and perfect stone geometry, restoring your jewelry to its original, brilliant state.

Heirloom Transformation

Give new life to pieces sitting unworn in a drawer — preserving sentimental value in a fresh, wearable form.

  • Remounting stones into new settings
  • Combining multiple pieces into one
  • Redesigning outdated styles
  • Creating matching wedding bands from heirloom gold

Antique & Heirloom Preservation

Our Process: We apply a preservation-first philosophy. Using high-magnification Meiji microscopy, we perform delicate repairs that honor the historical integrity and hand-wrought details of your heirlooms.

Antique & Estate Restoration

Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco, and Retro-era pieces brought back to life with period-appropriate techniques.

  • Rebuilding worn filigree
  • Replacing lost or damaged stones
  • Repairing solder joints and shanks
  • Restoring original patina and finish

30+ Years

On the bench

In-House Only

Never outsourced

Fully Insured

Your piece is protected

Why Choose Our Service?

Microscopic Precision

All technical work is performed under a professional-grade Meiji Japanese microscope.

Advanced Tooling

We employ the industry-leading GRS pneumatic system for superior control and finish.

Expertise

We bridge old-world craftsmanship with modern technical precision to ensure your jewelry is handled with master-level care.

Keep It Secure

If a stone wiggles or a prong catches, bring it in. Small adjustments today save your heirlooms tomorrow.

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Brahim's Jewelry

Handcrafted fine jewelry, custom design, and expert repairs made in-house since 1996.

Visit Us

266 Cambridge Street
Burlington, Massachusetts
(781) 272-7702
Tue-Fri: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sat: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sun-Mon: Closed

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