The prongs on your jewelry are the tiny claws that are responsible for securing your gemstone in place.

Retipping is a procedure where gold is added to these tiny components, to ensure that their structural integrity is intact, and that they’re working at their best in holding your gems.

We recommend prong retipping as part of your jewelry’s periodic maintenance. Not only does it keep your piece looking and functioning at its best - it’s also a much more affordable and stress free alternative than replacing your gemstones should they ever fall out.

We can repair bead prongs, round prongs, and claw prongs, in a variety of different configurations - 4 prong, 6 prong, and so forth. While we do repair heart-shaped prongs, due to their unique design, the repair process involves reshaping them into bead prongs.

If you have any questions regarding your particular piece, feel free to get in touch with our team to see how we can help.

Whereas prong retipping involves adding material to existing prongs to bring them back to their original looks and integrity, prong rebuilding is a more comprehensive procedure where prongs are rebuilt from the ground up.

This is a procedure that is required when prongs are damaged beyond just normal wear and tear.

As long as the piece in question has prongs, and they’re made out of precious metals, we can retip or repair them. This includes rings, pendants, earrings, and so forth.

Retipping your prongs will enhance the look of your piece. As prongs become worn down from life’s activities, they can not only lose their grip on your stones, but become faded and dull in the process.

With a retipping procedure, your prongs will be restored to their original shape and strength, giving your piece a refreshed and polished appearance.

We can retip most prongs within 5 days or less. If your prongs are in need of a rebuild, depending on the complexity, the lead times can be longer.

Prior to any prong retipping procedure, we will be sure to outline the lead times with you, and try to work within any time restrictions that you may have.