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Spring Cleaning Your Jewelry Box: What to Keep, Repair, Scrap, or Redesign

Published: Mar 1, 2025
Spring Cleaning Your Jewelry Box: What to Keep, Repair, Scrap, or Redesign
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The Team
As the seasons change, it’s the perfect time to refresh your jewelry collection. Just like a closet clean-out, sorting through your jewelry box helps you rediscover forgotten treasures, identify pieces that need attention, and decide what to repurpose. Whether you have broken chains, outdated styles, or heirlooms in need of resizing, now is the time to bring them in for a fresh start.

Step 1: Take Everything Out and Assess
Begin by laying out all your jewelry. Look at each piece individually and ask yourself:

Do I wear this often?
Does it fit properly?
Is it broken or damaged?
Does it still match my style?
Would I rather redesign it into something new?

Step 2: Sort Your Jewelry Into Four Categories

1. Keep & Clean
Some pieces just need a little polishing to restore their sparkle. Give your everyday favorites a quick clean using a soft brush, mild soap, and warm water. For delicate gemstones and intricate settings, professional cleaning ensures your jewelry stays in top condition.

2. Resize & Repair
If you have rings that no longer fit or chains with broken clasps, don’t let them sit unworn! Bring them in for professional resizing or repairs. Fixing a piece you love is often more cost-effective than replacing it.

3. Scrap & Sell
Gold and silver jewelry that’s too damaged or outdated to wear may still hold value. Consider scrapping old pieces for their metal content or trading them in for store credit toward something new. If you have inherited or vintage jewelry, we can evaluate its worth and help you decide on the best option.

4. Redesign & Repurpose
Have a sentimental piece that isn’t your style? Redesigning jewelry lets you transform old settings and stones into something modern and meaningful. Whether it’s an heirloom engagement ring or a single earring missing its pair, we can create a custom piece that fits your style.

Step 3: Bring It All In!
Spring is the perfect time to breathe new life into your jewelry. Whether you need a simple cleaning, a repair, or a full redesign, we’re here to help. Stop by with your collection, and let’s make your jewelry box feel fresh again!
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