I ALWAYS remove stones before soldering an item. You can always repair damaged metal work with your skills but you can't repair a fried gemstone. And there are SO many kinds of gemstones that can't withstand heat, but also many that can! During my beginning years as a jewellery maker I did damage some stones. That led to me to learn more about gemstones and I eventually became a Gemmologist. I still love making jewellery (at 71 years of age) and will gladly repair anything I have made, usually for free. I tell my customers that I give a lifetime warranty; as along as I'm alive, and they can still find me, I'll repair anything I've made. I would suggest practising repair work on pieces that you can afford to ruin. The experience will increase your skills and your confidence in doing work that most jewellery makers are terrified to attempt. Good luck and BRAVO for trying (and showing us)!
❤️❤️❤️ Thank you so much for sharing your incredible insight and experience! I can see why removing stones first is a must, and your perspective as a gemologist really adds depth to this. I love that you’ve stayed so dedicated to jewelry-making (and repairs!) even after so many years-it’s inspiring. I’ll definitely take your advice about practicing repairs to heart. Your lifetime warranty policy is so thoughtful, and I aspire to have that kind of confidence and craftsmanship. Thank you again, and I’m thrilled you enjoyed the video! 🤗☺️
It was. I was yelling at the screen the whole time, from the very beginning. 3 choices in a situation like this: 1) Say "No" to repairs. 2) Find someone with a laser welder to fix it; or 3) Just remake the ring and stop using easy. The rules of soldering are clear, there is no cheating!! I think it's great that you shared this experience. Good for you!
🤣 Thank you so much for your honest feedback! I really appreciate the perspective and those 3 suggestions-each of them makes a lot of sense, especially the laser welder option, which I hadn’t thought about before. I wanted to share this experience, mistakes and all, to show the challenges we face as makers and that sometimes things don’t go as planned. It’s a great learning process, and I’m definitely taking notes from this. Thanks again for the support! ❤️
its the first time I see a video of how to repair a ring. Im very impressed because I didn't know it can be this challenging! im willing to see more repair videos. Thank you for sharing 🤗
Thank you so much! I’m glad the video gave you a peek into the challenges of ring repairs-it’s definitely more complex than it looks! I’ll keep your interest in mind for future videos. 😊🔧💍 Appreciate the support! ❤️
I really appreciate you sharing when I saw that rain melt my stomach dropped with you. I think you did the best you can do in repairing it and hopefully your customer wasn’t too upset.
Thank you so much for understanding and shared ‘stomach drop’ moment-it’s so comforting to know I wasn’t alone in feeling that! It was definitely disappointing to see that happen, but I’m happy to say the customer was thrilled with the results and relieved to get her ring back, and that made every bit of the effort worthwhile! I really appreciate your support! 🤗❤️
That was intense! I've never done a repair in my life but I'd be terrified too. Fair play to you for putting the video up, I'm sure lots of people can relate.
Thank you so much!❤️ It was definitely nerve-wracking, but I’m glad I pushed through. Hopefully, it helps anyone who’s in the same boat. Appreciate your kind words! 😊
That was a valiant attempt, and I applaud you!! It was a bit stressful watching and hoping for the best. You did a great job. We are always learning, aren't we? And I know what you mean. When I was sewing, I would rather make the whole garment, again, instead of altering it. Even now whenever someone asks if I do jewelry repairs, I give a gentle, but firm "no" answer.
Thank you so much for the kind words! It was definitely stressful, but like you said, we’re always learning. I completely relate to preferring to remake something from scratch rather than repair it-it just feels easier sometimes! I admire your firm stance on repairs, and I’m definitely considering it for the future. It’s always a balancing act, but every experience helps us grow. Even though it was stressful and I was completely exhausted after spending 6 hours on it, I felt content and accomplished at the end of the day. 😊
Thanks for sharing! After many years of jewelry making I came to the following conclusions: 1. Stay away from the repair jobs. 2. Never use the scrap metal from the customer. Easier said than done, of course... From time to time I myself break those two self imposed rules... In this case I would definitely remake the ring. Good luck!
Thank you for the advice and sharing your experience! I can totally see why those rules are valuable-repair work really is unpredictable. I was hoping this would be a quick fix with just some soldering, filing, and polishing, but things went completely south! From all the comments, I’ve learned that no jeweler seems to enjoy doing repairs, which was surprising but reassuring. Glad to know I’m not alone in not wanting to tackle repairs again! 😅
Thank you! I really appreciate that-it was definitely a challenging repair. Lucky you for having an extra gem on hand! If I’d had one, I wouldn’t have gone through all that trouble either. 😊
Some goldsmiths place the stone embedded in a raw potato to protect the stone from the heat... but in your case, the repair was very close to the stone, the base would need heat for the solder to actually run. Repairs are always difficult and you did great!
I actually didn’t know about the potato method-thanks for sharing that! But you’re right, in this case, no matter what method I used, it would have been tricky with the repair being so close to the stone. The heat distribution was definitely a challenge, and it felt like any approach would behave strangely. I really appreciate the support and feedback-it’s all part of the learning process. 😊
Thank you Vanessa ! I have experienced similar stress with repairs . Now my experience ( 35 years ) would tell me 1. Laser solder 2. If bezel was 28 or 30 gauge , slowly back bezel away from stone with a street sweeper bristle - filed and polished on the end . 3. Rebuild ring from scratch ! ( I like no. 3 best ) Gregory.
Thank you so much for your advice, Gregory! I really appreciate the insights, especially the tip about using a street sweeper bristle-I’ve never heard that one before, but it sounds like a great approach. I’ll definitely keep it in mind for future repairs (if I ever decide to do it again haha). And yes, I can see how rebuilding the ring from scratch might just be the most effective solution in the long run. Thanks again for sharing your expertise! ☺️🙏♾️✨
Definitely should remove the stone first or cut the stone out and remake the ring. It is impressive that you were able to get as far as you did without the stone coming apart. Most of the methods suggested would be more to protect a stone if you were doing a repair or sizing that wasn't as close to the stone. Good job for a first attempt and the knowledge you had.
Thank you so much for your feedback and advice! I definitely learned a lot from this first attempt and appreciate your suggestion about removing the stone beforehand. I was definitely pushing my luck with how close I was working to the stone, and I’ll keep this in mind for future projects. It’s all part of the learning process, and I’m grateful for the support and insight from experienced jewellers like you! 😊❤️
that feeling is horrible! I have to remake a ring 3 times becouse the client gave me the wrong size 2 times, they were a pair of silver rings with a gold line on them, normally I work only with silver but I agreed to make them with silver and a line gold, a gold line on one of the rings got burnt and I had to replace it and that hurt my wallet, after that I got the right size after finishing a ring replacement and I had to resize the ring again and after that I felt so bad that I couldn't sleep properly for 2 weeks. I felt like I was just dreaming that the customer was calling me to tell me that the rings were wrong...
Oh my gosh, that's a horrible experience! 🫨 I can totally understand why it gave you nightmares-having to go through all of that must have been so stressful, especially with the added pressure of working with gold. I hope everything worked out in the end and that you’re able to look back on it as just a tough lesson learned. Hopefully you can sleep now. Sending you hugs and lots of empathy! 🤗❤️
@@crystalpaperscissors eso pasó hace 2 semanas, creo que el cliente quedó satisfecho porque se llevó los anillos diciendo que estaban bien y no he recibido quejas, aunque todavía tengo dudas si fue para no lidiar mas con este asunto.
@@TenebraeEques I tried to translate your msg so forgive me if maybe I didn't get the right translation but I wanted to reply to you that It's a relief that the client took the rings but I totally understand your doubts. It’s hard not to overthink after such a stressful experience. But it sounds like you did everything you could to deliver a great result, and that’s what really matters. Hopefully, with time, you’ll feel more at peace about it. I’m sure you did an amazing job! ❤
😊 Haha, good question! I promise I don’t make weak rings! This one actually held up beautifully for a long time, but like any handmade jewelry, wear and tear can happen, especially if it’s a piece that gets a lot of love and daily use. 🤷♀️
I ALWAYS remove stones before soldering an item. You can always repair damaged metal work with your skills but you can't repair a fried gemstone. And there are SO many kinds of gemstones that can't withstand heat, but also many that can! During my beginning years as a jewellery maker I did damage some stones. That led to me to learn more about gemstones and I eventually became a Gemmologist. I still love making jewellery (at 71 years of age) and will gladly repair anything I have made, usually for free. I tell my customers that I give a lifetime warranty; as along as I'm alive, and they can still find me, I'll repair anything I've made. I would suggest practising repair work on pieces that you can afford to ruin. The experience will increase your skills and your confidence in doing work that most jewellery makers are terrified to attempt. Good luck and BRAVO for trying (and showing us)!
❤️❤️❤️ Thank you so much for sharing your incredible insight and experience! I can see why removing stones first is a must, and your perspective as a gemologist really adds depth to this. I love that you’ve stayed so dedicated to jewelry-making (and repairs!) even after so many years-it’s inspiring. I’ll definitely take your advice about practicing repairs to heart. Your lifetime warranty policy is so thoughtful, and I aspire to have that kind of confidence and craftsmanship. Thank you again, and I’m thrilled you enjoyed the video! 🤗☺️
It was. I was yelling at the screen the whole time, from the very beginning. 3 choices in a situation like this:
1) Say "No" to repairs.
2) Find someone with a laser welder to fix it; or
3) Just remake the ring and stop using easy.
The rules of soldering are clear, there is no cheating!! I think it's great that you shared this experience. Good for you!
🤣 Thank you so much for your honest feedback! I really appreciate the perspective and those 3 suggestions-each of them makes a lot of sense, especially the laser welder option, which I hadn’t thought about before. I wanted to share this experience, mistakes and all, to show the challenges we face as makers and that sometimes things don’t go as planned. It’s a great learning process, and I’m definitely taking notes from this. Thanks again for the support! ❤️
@crystalpaperscissors It's SO helpful to all of us to see the whole story. We learn....
@@crystalpaperscissors BTW, I wasn't yelling at you, lol, just at the ring about to melt! Hahaha!
@@flyingcheff 🤣🤣🤣 Haha, no worries! I totally get it, I was almost yelling at the ring too! 😅
its the first time I see a video of how to repair a ring. Im very impressed because I didn't know it can be this challenging! im willing to see more repair videos. Thank you for sharing 🤗
Thank you so much! I’m glad the video gave you a peek into the challenges of ring repairs-it’s definitely more complex than it looks! I’ll keep your interest in mind for future videos. 😊🔧💍 Appreciate the support! ❤️
I really appreciate you sharing when I saw that rain melt my stomach dropped with you. I think you did the best you can do in repairing it and hopefully your customer wasn’t too upset.
Thank you so much for understanding and shared ‘stomach drop’ moment-it’s so comforting to know I wasn’t alone in feeling that! It was definitely disappointing to see that happen, but I’m happy to say the customer was thrilled with the results and relieved to get her ring back, and that made every bit of the effort worthwhile! I really appreciate your support! 🤗❤️
Was this as stressful for you to watch as it was for me fixing this ring? 🤣
That was intense! I've never done a repair in my life but I'd be terrified too. Fair play to you for putting the video up, I'm sure lots of people can relate.
Thank you so much!❤️ It was definitely nerve-wracking, but I’m glad I pushed through. Hopefully, it helps anyone who’s in the same boat. Appreciate your kind words! 😊
That was a valiant attempt, and I applaud you!! It was a bit stressful watching and hoping for the best. You did a great job. We are always learning, aren't we? And I know what you mean. When I was sewing, I would rather make the whole garment, again, instead of altering it. Even now whenever someone asks if I do jewelry repairs, I give a gentle, but firm "no" answer.
Thank you so much for the kind words! It was definitely stressful, but like you said, we’re always learning. I completely relate to preferring to remake something from scratch rather than repair it-it just feels easier sometimes! I admire your firm stance on repairs, and I’m definitely considering it for the future. It’s always a balancing act, but every experience helps us grow. Even though it was stressful and I was completely exhausted after spending 6 hours on it, I felt content and accomplished at the end of the day. 😊
Thanks for sharing! After many years of jewelry making I came to the following conclusions:
1. Stay away from the repair jobs.
2. Never use the scrap metal from the customer.
Easier said than done, of course... From time to time I myself break those two self imposed rules...
In this case I would definitely remake the ring.
Good luck!
Thank you for the advice and sharing your experience! I can totally see why those rules are valuable-repair work really is unpredictable. I was hoping this would be a quick fix with just some soldering, filing, and polishing, but things went completely south! From all the comments, I’ve learned that no jeweler seems to enjoy doing repairs, which was surprising but reassuring. Glad to know I’m not alone in not wanting to tackle repairs again! 😅
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾😂😂😂😂. Well bloody done. For sharing your challenges and how you overcame them. Ring looked great in the end... 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾
Thanx dear 💪😊 was pretty proud I didn't ruin everything lol 😆
l think you did really well under the circumstances. l ended up remaking the ring with a new gemstone luckily l had one available.
Thank you! I really appreciate that-it was definitely a challenging repair. Lucky you for having an extra gem on hand! If I’d had one, I wouldn’t have gone through all that trouble either. 😊
Some goldsmiths place the stone embedded in a raw potato to protect the stone from the heat... but in your case, the repair was very close to the stone, the base would need heat for the solder to actually run. Repairs are always difficult and you did great!
I actually didn’t know about the potato method-thanks for sharing that! But you’re right, in this case, no matter what method I used, it would have been tricky with the repair being so close to the stone. The heat distribution was definitely a challenge, and it felt like any approach would behave strangely. I really appreciate the support and feedback-it’s all part of the learning process. 😊
Thank you Vanessa ! I have experienced similar stress with repairs . Now my experience ( 35 years ) would tell me 1. Laser solder 2. If bezel was 28 or 30 gauge , slowly back bezel away from stone with a street sweeper bristle - filed and polished on the end . 3. Rebuild ring from scratch !
( I like no. 3 best ) Gregory.
Thank you so much for your advice, Gregory! I really appreciate the insights, especially the tip about using a street sweeper bristle-I’ve never heard that one before, but it sounds like a great approach. I’ll definitely keep it in mind for future repairs (if I ever decide to do it again haha). And yes, I can see how rebuilding the ring from scratch might just be the most effective solution in the long run. Thanks again for sharing your expertise! ☺️🙏♾️✨
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Definitely should remove the stone first or cut the stone out and remake the ring.
It is impressive that you were able to get as far as you did without the stone coming apart. Most of the methods suggested would be more to protect a stone if you were doing a repair or sizing that wasn't as close to the stone. Good job for a first attempt and the knowledge you had.
Thank you so much for your feedback and advice! I definitely learned a lot from this first attempt and appreciate your suggestion about removing the stone beforehand. I was definitely pushing my luck with how close I was working to the stone, and I’ll keep this in mind for future projects. It’s all part of the learning process, and I’m grateful for the support and insight from experienced jewellers like you! 😊❤️
that feeling is horrible! I have to remake a ring 3 times becouse the client gave me the wrong size 2 times, they were a pair of silver rings with a gold line on them, normally I work only with silver but I agreed to make them with silver and a line gold, a gold line on one of the rings got burnt and I had to replace it and that hurt my wallet, after that I got the right size after finishing a ring replacement and I had to resize the ring again and after that I felt so bad that I couldn't sleep properly for 2 weeks. I felt like I was just dreaming that the customer was calling me to tell me that the rings were wrong...
Oh my gosh, that's a horrible experience! 🫨 I can totally understand why it gave you nightmares-having to go through all of that must have been so stressful, especially with the added pressure of working with gold. I hope everything worked out in the end and that you’re able to look back on it as just a tough lesson learned. Hopefully you can sleep now. Sending you hugs and lots of empathy! 🤗❤️
@@crystalpaperscissors eso pasó hace 2 semanas, creo que el cliente quedó satisfecho porque se llevó los anillos diciendo que estaban bien y no he recibido quejas, aunque todavía tengo dudas si fue para no lidiar mas con este asunto.
@@TenebraeEques I tried to translate your msg so forgive me if maybe I didn't get the right translation but I wanted to reply to you that It's a relief that the client took the rings but I totally understand your doubts. It’s hard not to overthink after such a stressful experience. But it sounds like you did everything you could to deliver a great result, and that’s what really matters. Hopefully, with time, you’ll feel more at peace about it. I’m sure you did an amazing job! ❤
@@crystalpaperscissors Thank you very much! And don't worry, I'm not a native speaker either.
@@TenebraeEques 🙃
Do you think it would've been better if you had just removed the band from the start? Idk anything about making jewelry
Yeah for sure, but I really thought this would be done quickly if i just applied the solder, had no idea that this would take such a drastic turn 😁.
But why u make weak rings 😊
😊 Haha, good question! I promise I don’t make weak rings! This one actually held up beautifully for a long time, but like any handmade jewelry, wear and tear can happen, especially if it’s a piece that gets a lot of love and daily use. 🤷♀️
@crystalpaperscissors ok ok ok ok