You may also inquire about a particular piece that may be in inventory, but not on this site. Others ruin what they have promised to repair. Taking Grandma's rings and things to a modern jeweler for refurbishing is the most common mistake people make with their old baubles, explains Steve Herdemian, an expert expediter in the repair of old treasures. Herdemian has a thriving business in the Diamond District selling antique and estate jewelry, as well as renting it out to television and movie productions. He also arranges the resurrection of worn-out classic watches, broken Art Deco and Victorian rings, and all manner of old bijoux with missing stones or mutilated settings.
Prices are reasonable, and the work is sometimes remarkably good.
You don't heat marcasites, onyx, turquoise or any opaque stone. He also tries to get the least expensive, best qualified expert for the task. He's the only one in the world who can do things like they did 100 years ago.