Antique
jewellery restoration.
Old jewellery carries more than its weight in gold. We restore worn, damaged and inherited pieces by hand at our Diss workshop, reviving the detail without erasing the years that made them precious. A family workshop restoring jewellery in Diss since 1975.
Restoration is a balance: bringing a piece back to life without polishing away its history. We repair what’s broken and stabilise what’s fragile, keeping the character that makes an old piece worth keeping.
Sympathetic repair. Worn shanks, tired settings and broken galleries are rebuilt to match the original work, using period-appropriate techniques wherever we can.
Gentle on age. Antique metals and closed-back settings need a careful hand. We use laser tools and low-heat methods to protect fragile stones and old solder seams.
How much does restoration cost?
Restoration is priced per piece, and usually brings together several jobs in one, so it typically starts from around £255 and rises with the work involved, often well into the hundreds. We’ll always assess the piece with you and quote before any work begins, and as our prices move with the gold price the figure is confirmed at the time.
Will restoration ruin the antique value?
Not when it’s done sympathetically. We repair only what needs it and preserve the original character. Over-polishing and unnecessary replacement are exactly what we avoid.
Can you restore a piece that’s been in a drawer for years?
Almost always. Bring it in and we’ll assess it honestly. Sometimes a clean and a small repair is all it takes to bring a piece back into wear.
Do you work on inherited and sentimental pieces?
Constantly, and we treat them accordingly. We’ll talk you through the options before any work starts, so nothing is done that you didn’t ask for.
Do you also sell restored antique pieces?
Yes. We keep an eclectic, ever-changing selection of antique jewellery and watches, each carefully examined and restored before it goes on display.
Some things are worth keeping.