Practical answers before you buy, sell, repair or redesign.
Explore clear explanations of metal value, jewellery care and the decisions that deserve an in-person assessment. These guides are educational; they are not appraisals, binding quotes or investment advice.
A Loose Stone or Damaged Ring: When to Stop Wearing It
Warning signs of a loose stone, worn prongs or a cracked band, when to stop wearing a ring, how to keep a damaged piece safe and which repairs can save it, from our Ottawa workshop.
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Before Resizing a Ring: Questions to Ask
Ten questions to ask before you approve a ring resize: the right size, whether the ring can be resized, matching metal, stones, engraving, finish, cost, timing and returns.
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Jewellery Cleaning: When Gentle Care Is Not Enough
Which gems are safe in ultrasonic and steam cleaners, which need gentle care only, shortcuts that damage jewellery, and when cleaning is not enough and a jeweller should check your piece.
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