Full-Service Jewellery Repair & Education

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At RDS Jewellers, we take pride in offering a comprehensive range of jewelry repair services to ensure your cherished pieces remain in pristine condition. Our skilled staff specializes in quality repairs, resizing, remounting, polishing, and redesigning both vintage and modern jewelry. We also provide complimentary jewelry cleaning while you wait, so your pieces always look their best.

- Jewelry Repairs:  Most jewelry repairs are completed within 1-10 business days. No appointment is necessary. *some services can be done same day*

- In-Store Quotes: For the most accurate repair quotes, we recommend visiting us in-store. Due to the complexity of many repairs, we are unable to provide most quotes over the phone.

Visit RDS Jewellers for expert repairs and exceptional service. Our full-service repair shop and experienced team are here to handle all your jewelry needs. Explore the various types of repair work we offer below!

At RDS Jewellers, we offer four specialized methods for resizing rings, ensuring each piece retains its original beauty and structural integrity:

1. Ring Stretcher

   - This method is seldom used due to the risk of thinning the band, which could weaken the ring's overall strength. We only employ this technique when absolutely necessary.

2. Compression Techniques:

   - Ideal for plain wedding bands without stones, this method involves placing the ring into a smaller cylindrical form and applying pressure to compress it to the desired size. This approach is safe, effective, and helps preserve the ring’s structural integrity without altering the metal content.

3. Sizing Up:

   - To enlarge a ring, we cut the bottom of the band, gently separate the sides, insert a matching piece of new gold, and securely solder it into place. This method ensures that the ring maintains its original thickness and strength. We use a precision laser for the soldering process to achieve a flawless finish.

4. Sizing Down:

   -This method involves carefully cutting out a small section of the band and then soldering the ends back together. Our skilled artisans use laser welding to ensure a precise and clean adjustment. After resizing, we meticulously inspect and tighten any side stones to prevent loosening, and we finish the process with a thorough polishing. White gold rings also receive a Rhodium Plating for a bright, reflective finish.

*Please note that pricing for ring resizing varies depending on the type of metal, the method required, and the amount of resizing needed. Quotes are provided in-store, with final prices subject to current metal market rates.*

At RDS Jewellers, our expert team is committed to providing the highest quality repairs and resizing services to ensure your jewelry remains as beautiful and durable as the day you bought it.

To keep your treasured pieces in top condition, we recommend bringing your jewelry in for an inspection every six months. Regular maintenance helps catch potential issues early, saving you both time and money. During our thorough inspection, we'll check for loose stones, worn prongs, and assess the overall condition of your jewelry. We'll also provide a professional cleaning, restoring your jewelry's brilliance and making it look as stunning as the day you first wore it.

Rhodium plating is a widely used process in the jewellery industry to enhance the look and durability of precious metals. Rhodium itself is a rare, silver-white metal from the platinum group, known for its exceptional reflectiveness and resistance to corrosion. Here’s an in-depth look at rhodium plating:

What is Rhodium Plating?

Rhodium plating, also referred to as rhodium dipping or flashing, involves coating another metal, usually white gold, silver, or platinum, with a thin layer of rhodium. This technique not only improves the metal’s appearance but also shields it from scratches and tarnishing.

Purpose of Rhodium Plating?

- Aesthetic Improvement: Rhodium plating imparts a bright, mirror-like finish, enhancing the jewellery’s visual appeal with an ultra-white sheen.

- Durability: The plating forms a hard, scratch-resistant layer, prolonging the jewellery’s lifespan.

- Tarnish Resistance: Rhodium’s resistance to tarnishing and corrosion ensures that the jewellery retains its fresh, new look over time.

The Rhodium Plating Process:

1. Cleaning:

   - The jewellery is meticulously cleaned to eliminate any dirt, oils, or impurities. This step is essential to ensure that the rhodium layer adheres properly.

2. Polishing:

   - The jewellery is polished to remove surface imperfections, ensuring a smooth and high-quality finish once the rhodium is applied.

3. Electrocleaning:

   - The piece is placed in an electrocleaning solution and exposed to an electric current, removing any remaining residues and prepping the surface for plating.

4. Rhodium Bath:

   - The cleaned jewellery is submerged in a rhodium solution. An electric current facilitates the bonding of rhodium ions to the metal’s surface, creating a thin rhodium layer.

5. Rinsing and Drying:

   - After plating, the jewellery is rinsed with distilled water to remove any excess solution and is thoroughly dried.

 Benefits of Rhodium Plating:

- Enhanced Appearance: The process gives jewellery a radiant, reflective finish, making gemstones like diamonds appear even more brilliant.

- Increased Durability: The protective rhodium layer is tough and scratch-resistant, helping to extend the life of the jewellery.

- Tarnish Resistance: Rhodium resists oxidation and tarnish, maintaining the jewellery’s luster over time.

- Hypoallergenic: Rhodium is hypoallergenic, making it an excellent choice for individuals with sensitive skin or metal allergies.

Considerations and Limitations:

- Thickness: Rhodium plating is typically very thin (0.75 to 1.0 microns), which means it can wear off with regular use, especially on frequently worn pieces.

- Reapplication: The rhodium layer may need to be reapplied every 1-2 years depending on wear and tear to maintain its appearance.

- Cost:As rhodium is a precious metal and more costly than gold or silver, the plating process can be relatively expensive.

- Underlying Metal: Rhodium plating does not repair or cover significant damage or discoloration in the base metal; it serves mainly as a surface enhancement.

Common Applications:

- White Gold Jewellery: Often used on white gold to enhance its appearance, as untreated white gold has a slight yellowish tint that benefits from rhodium’s bright white finish.

- Silver Jewellery: Applied to silver pieces to prevent tarnishing and create a more durable, reflective surface.

- Platinum Jewellery: Sometimes used on platinum to boost its shine and provide extra protection.

Rhodium plating is a favored technique for boosting the aesthetic appeal and durability of fine jewellery. By adding a thin layer of rhodium, jewellers can provide a dazzling, reflective finish while also offering a hard, scratch-resistant, and tarnish-proof surface. Although the plating may wear over time and need reapplication, its advantages make it a valuable option for maintaining the beauty and longevity of your jewellery.

Bent prongs can occur for various reasons, such as accidentally dropping a heavy object on your ring, snagging the prongs on clothing, or slamming the ring against a hard surface. 

Bent prongs can become misshapen, pull away from the gemstone, or even break off entirely, putting your stone at risk of being lost. To prevent this, it's crucial to bring your ring to RDS Jewellers for a professional inspection and repair.

 Our expert jewellers will evaluate the damage, realign or replace the prongs as needed, and ensure your gemstone is securely set.

Missing Side Stones:

If you've noticed that any of your side gemstones are missing, it's important to bring your jewellery to **RDS Jewellers** for an evaluation. Our jewellers will carefully examine the setting to determine how the stones were lost and provide an estimate for the replacement costs.

 We'll match the missing stones with ones of similar size, color, and quality to restore your piece's original appearance. Additionally, we will check the remaining settings to prevent future losses.

Prong re-tipping is a crucial jewellery repair process that involves rebuilding and reinforcing the prongs that hold a gemstone in place. Prongs are small metal claws that grip the girdle (the widest part) of the gemstone, securing it in the setting. Over time, these prongs can wear down, become bent, or even break due to regular wear and tear, increasing the risk of the gemstone becoming loose or falling out. Prong re-tipping restores the prongs' strength and ensures the security and integrity of your jewellery, helping to keep your gemstones safely in place.