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Gold Chain & Clasp Repairs
A broken chain doesn't mean the end of a cherished piece of jewellery. Whether it's a snapped necklace, a damaged bracelet, a worn clasp, or a treasured family heirloom, our experienced in-house goldsmiths carry out professional repairs designed to restore strength, safety, and original beauty.
Every repair is completed with exceptional attention to detail in our workshop, utilizing traditional goldsmithing techniques alongside precision laser equipment to ensure your jewellery is secure and seamlessly finished.
Our Gold Chain Repair Process
Step 1
A Careful Inspection
Our goldsmiths examine the entire chain or bracelet under magnification—not just the break—to identify thinning links, stretched sections, or weakened solder joints that could cause future issues.
Step 2
Identifying the Damage
We determine whether individual links simply require soldering or full replacement, choosing a repair method that is durable and sympathetic to the original design construction.
Step 3
Preparing the Repair
The damaged area is thoroughly cleaned and prepared to ensure a strong precious metal bond. If replacement links are required, we match the exact metal, style, and karat.
Step 4
Precision Goldsmithing
Using traditional soldering or micro laser welding, our skilled goldsmiths permanently reconnect the damaged section for maximum strength and minimal visibility.
Step 5
Reshaping & Refining
The repaired link is carefully reshaped and excess metal is meticulously refined by hand, ensuring the section retains its natural flexibility and movement.
Step 6
Polishing & Finishing
The entire necklace or bracelet is professionally polished to restore brilliant shine. White gold chains are re-rhodium plated to regain their bright white finish.
Clasp Repairs & Replacements
The clasp is the hardest-working part of any chain. A worn or loose clasp risks losing your favourite jewellery. Where possible, we repair original clasps; otherwise, we replace them with high-quality matching clasps:
Spring Ring Clasps
Lobster Clasps
Bolt Rings
Trigger Clasps
Box Clasps
Safety Catches
Final Quality & Safety Checks
Before leaving our workshop, every chain repair undergoes a strict multi-point inspection:
- Tensile strength testing of repaired links and solder joins.
- Security and smooth operation testing of the clasp mechanism.
- Free, natural movement check along the full length of the chain.
- Comprehensive polish, finish, and metal integrity check.
Contact Us
- Address : 42 Shambles, York, YO1 7LZ
- 01904 628781
- littleshamblesjewellers@hotmail.com