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Accurate Precious Metals

Jewelry 101

Fast and Affordable Jewelry Repair in Salem, Oregon

Accurate Precious Metals in Salem is proud to offer jewelry repair services! Bring in your jewelry to our showroom, or contact us online, and our team can assess the state of your jewelry and help you get it repaired.

1855 Hawthorne Ave NE, Salem, Oregon 97301

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  • Kept secure while in our care
  • Laser tools that protect your gems
  • GIA certified diamond grader on our team
  • In business for 14 years

The Best Place to Appraise and Fix Your Jewelry in Salem, Oregon

Accurate Precious Metals is a Salem, Oregon refinery and showroom where we buy and sell gold, silver, diamonds, and fine jewelry. Our team, including a GIA certified diamond grader, can appraise your jewelry and tell you what it needs.

From resizing rings and fixing broken chains to reseating stones and replacing clasps, we handle the repair for you. Our repair group uses laser tools so your gems are not damaged. Stop by the showroom for an appraisal or a repair quote. Looking to sell instead? We also buy jewelry.

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Rated 4.9 / 5 Stars based on 2,200+ reviews.

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Ring Repair and Resizing

From resizing and new shanks to retipping, stone setting, plating and engraving, we bring your favorite rings back to wearable, whether it is a solitaire or a full wedding set.

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  • Ring sizing, up or down
  • New shanks: quarter, half, full and adjustable
  • Tipping and stone setting
  • Solitaire rings
  • Polishing, refinishing and plating
  • Engraving inside the ring
  • Joining and fitting wedding sets
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Chain and Necklace Repair

A broken chain or worn clasp does not have to mean the end of a favorite piece. We solder, shorten and re-clasp chains and necklaces so you can wear them again.

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  • Chain soldering, simple and complex
  • Shortening a chain
  • Jump rings and welds
  • Spring ring, lobster, barrel and box clasps
  • Bails and pendant findings
  • Bracelet and charm repair
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Watch Batteries and Bands

We change watch batteries and adjust and shorten watch bands and gold links. We do not repair watches or replace crystals.

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  • Battery changes
  • Band adjustments
  • Shortening gold watch links
  • Shortening gold watch mesh

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Bring your jewelry to our showroom for an appraisal or a repair quote. Our team will take a look and tell you what it needs.

Accurate Precious Metals 1855 Hawthorne Ave NE Salem, Oregon 97301 (503) 400-5608
Hours
Monday to Friday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM PT
Saturday and Sunday Closed

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Serving the Willamette Valley

  • State: Oregon
  • State: Washington
  • Region: Pacific Northwest
  • Salem
  • Keizer
  • Woodburn
  • Silverton
  • Stayton
  • Dallas
  • Monmouth
  • Independence
  • Albany
  • Corvallis
  • Portland
  • Eugene
  • Bend
  • Medford
  • Vancouver, WA
  • Seattle, WA
  • Tacoma, WA
  • Olympia, WA
  • Marion County
  • Polk County

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Jewelry Repair FAQ

Still have a question?

Call (503) 400-5608, contact us online, or ask our team when you visit. No appointment needed.

We do not repair watches or replace crystals. We can change batteries, adjust watch bands, and shorten gold watch links. Work on gold watch cases and hinges is by estimate only, so bring your watch in and we will tell you what we can do.

Yes, we size rings up and down. The price depends on the metal and the width of the band, and you can see our estimates in the Ring Resizing section above. Sizing can loosen stones, and most rings have limits on how far they can be sized, so if we see a problem we will call you before starting work.

Bring it in and we will take a look. Our team will tell you whether we can repair it and give you an estimate.

An appointment helps make sure the right person is ready to help you when you arrive. You can book an appointment online or call us at (503) 400-5608.

It depends on the repair. Simple jobs are quicker than work that involves stones or custom parts. We will give you a timeframe when you bring your jewelry in.

We polish and refinish rings, and you can see those prices under Finishes and Plating in Miscellaneous Repairs above. Ask our team about cleaning when you bring your jewelry in.

We handle every piece with care while it is in our shop. For details on how we handle your jewelry while it is with us, please call (503) 400-5608 before you drop it off.

Price Estimates

Estimates for the services we have prices for. Everything else we offer is in the Full List of Services below.

All prices are estimates only. Your final quote may be different.

Ring Resizing

Making rings smaller or larger

Estimated prices: ring resizing
Service Price
Size down, 10k / 14k gold Up to 3mm $47.95, Up to 6mm $55.95 $47.95 to $55.95 Estimated range
Size down, 18k gold Up to 3mm $55.95, Up to 6mm $63.95 $55.95 to $63.95 Estimated range
Size down, platinum Up to 3mm $139.95 Estimated price
Size up, 10k / 14k gold Up to 3mm, first size $131.95; Up to 6mm, first size $199.95 $131.95 to $199.95 Estimated range
Size up, 18k gold Up to 3mm, first size. Up to 6mm, first size by estimate $167.95 Estimated price

Prong Tipping

Retipping worn prongs

Estimated prices: prong tipping
Service Price
Melle tips, first 6, each Gold. Platinum by estimate $31.95 Estimated price
Melle tips, additional, each Gold. Platinum by estimate $23.95 Estimated price
Center tips, first 6, each Gold. Platinum by estimate $39.95 Estimated price
Center tips, additional, each Gold. Platinum by estimate $31.95 Estimated price

Engraving, Polish and Clasps

Finishing touches and small repairs

Estimated prices: engraving, polish and clasps
Service Price
Engraving, up to 12 characters $39.95 Estimated price
Polish and refinish, gold ring $47.95 Estimated price
14k clasp, spring ring Small. Medium by estimate $95.95 Estimated price

Stone Tightening and Setting

Loose stones, setting and head and set

Estimated prices: stone tightening and setting
Service Price
Tighten melle Round $15.95, Fancy $19.95 $15.95 to $19.95 Estimated range
Tighten center Round $39.95, Fancy $47.95 $39.95 to $47.95 Estimated range
Tighten channel (up to 6 stones) $47.95 Estimated price
Setting only, .01 to .05 ct Round $39.95, Fancy $59.95 $39.95 to $59.95 Estimated range
Setting only, .06 to .15 ct Round $47.95, Fancy $83.95 $47.95 to $83.95 Estimated range
Setting only, .16 to .25 ct Round $71.95, Fancy $115.95 $71.95 to $115.95 Estimated range
Setting only, .26 to .50 ct Round $83.95, Fancy $143.95 $83.95 to $143.95 Estimated range
Setting only, .51 to .75 ct Round $111.95, Fancy $179.95 $111.95 to $179.95 Estimated range
Setting only, .76 to 1.00 ct Round $151.95, Fancy $223.95 $151.95 to $223.95 Estimated range
Setting only, each additional 1/4 ct Round $39.95, Fancy $59.95 $39.95 to $59.95 Estimated range
Head and set, .01 to .05 ct Includes a 14k head. Round $151.95, Fancy $215.95 $151.95 to $215.95 Estimated range
Head and set, .06 to .15 ct Includes a 14k head. Round $287.95, Fancy $271.95 $271.95 to $287.95 Estimated range
Head and set, .16 to .25 ct Includes a 14k head. Round $367.95, Fancy $415.95 $367.95 to $415.95 Estimated range
Flush set melle $47.95 Estimated price
Bead set and bright cut melle $55.95 Estimated price

Important Notes

The prices shown are estimates and may vary depending on the piece, the metal, its condition and the stone.

Where a price is a range, the exact amount depends on details like the cut of the stone or the width of the band. Bring your jewelry in and we will give you an exact quote.

Sizing notes

  • Normal sizing is one color metal with no pattern.
  • Narrow rings are up to 3mm wide and 1.5mm thick.
  • Wide rings are up to 5.5mm wide and 1.5mm thick.
  • Rings with larger shanks than this need an estimate.
  • We add and use plumb gold and solder when sizing up.
  • Sizing up or down can cause stones to loosen. When we see a problem, we will call you before starting work. Extra charges may apply.
  • Most rings have limits on how far they can be sized up or down. If you are unsure, bring it in for an estimate.
  • Class rings and sterling silver are worked on a case by case basis. Bring them in for an estimate.

Tipping notes

  • A tip broken off below the girdle is considered a prong.
  • Heat sensitive stones are reset at an additional charge.

Setting notes

  • The prices above are for ordinary jobs. We will give you an estimate for extremely valuable stones, extremely fragile stones, or stones of a shape or size where the findings are not available.
  • We get requests to straighten stones in channels, or to raise them to align with their neighbors. It is very difficult to move stones that were cast in place. We will correct factory defects where possible.

Engraving notes

  • Inside ring engraving is available in block or script.

Full List of Services

Every service below is quoted by estimate. Your actual price will be determined by the piece, the metal, damage, and other factors. Bring your jewelry in and we will give you an exact quote.

Ring Resizing

Making a ring smaller

  • 10k / 14k gold
  • 18k gold
  • Patterned or two tone
  • Platinum
  • Soldered set
  • Ladies soldered set (3 rings)
  • Rhodium plating

Making a ring larger

  • 10k / 14k gold
  • 18k gold
  • Patterned or two tone
  • Platinum
  • Ladies soldered set (3 rings)

Tipping and Setting

Tipping and prongs

  • Melle tips, first 6, each
  • Melle tips, additional, each
  • Center tips, first 6, each
  • Center tips, additional, each
  • Chevron tips (V caps), each
  • Prongs, each

Stone tightening

  • Tighten melle
  • Tighten center
  • Tighten channel (up to 6 stones)

Head and set (includes a 14k head)

  • .01 to .05 ct
  • .06 to .15 ct
  • .16 to .25 ct
  • .26 to .50 ct
  • .51 to .75 ct
  • .76 to 1.00 ct
  • Each additional 1/4 ct

Setting only

  • .01 to .05 ct
  • .06 to .15 ct
  • .16 to .25 ct
  • .26 to .50 ct
  • .51 to .75 ct
  • .76 to 1.00 ct
  • Each additional 1/4 ct

Other setting styles and pearls

  • Flush set melle
  • Bead set and bright cut melle
  • Peg and glue pearl
  • Epoxy
  • Drill pearl

Chains, Clasps and Pendant Repair

Chain repair

  • Solder chain (simple)
  • Solder chain (complex)
  • Braid, per inch (soldering extra)
  • Jump ring, includes weld (small)
  • Jump ring, includes weld (large)
  • Shorten chain

14k clasps

  • Spring ring
  • Lobster clasp
  • Barrel clasps
  • Box clasps

Chain and pendant findings

  • Split bail (rabbit ear)
  • Solid bail (V bail)
  • Fill worn bail
  • Chain end tabs

Bracelets and charms

  • Tube and rivet (tennis bracelet)
  • Shorten chain bracelet
  • Safety chain (14k)
  • Figure 8 safety clip (complete)
  • Figure 8 safety clip (wire only)
  • Tennis bracelet tongue replacement

Earring parts and modifications

  • Screw post and nuts, 14k (slim)
  • Screw post and nuts, 14k (regular)
  • Push on, screw off, 14k
  • Friction post and nuts, 14k
  • Lever backs, 14k
  • Protektor post and nuts, 14k

Chain, clasp and bracelet notes

  • Hollow or extremely worn chains are repaired with no warranty.
  • There are other clasp sizes and types available. Call for a price.
  • 14k gold and sterling silver extension chain is available to lengthen bracelets and neck chains. It is a basic link chain that may not match every piece.

Shanks

Shanks, 10k and 14k

  • Average size and weight
  • Above average size and weight
  • All 18k and platinum

Adjustable shanks

  • Finger-Fit (14k)
  • Super-Fit (14k)
  • All 18k and platinum
  • Sizing beads (sizing extra)
  • Inside spring (sizing extra)

Shank notes

  • Average size and weight means gents size 12 or under, 6.0mm wide and 1.5mm thick or less, and ladies size 8 or under, 3.0mm wide and 1.5mm thick or less.
  • Larger sizes or larger dimensions need an estimate.
  • 18k, platinum, and custom shanks are by estimate.
  • Inside plates to fill hollow rings are by estimate.
  • Common shanks are for sets that are already joined.

Adjustable shank notes

  • To install an adjustable shank, we need the knuckle size and the finger size behind the knuckle. If you are unsure, please ask. It can be very difficult to make adjustments after installation. We can send you a belt sizer on request.
  • Sizing beads only help keep a ring from turning on the finger.

Solitaires

14k solitaire earrings (pair)

  • .01 to .20 ct total weight
  • .21 to .50 ct total weight
  • .51 to 1.00 ct total weight
  • 1.01 to 2.00 ct total weight
  • Additional for screwbacks

14k solitaire pendants

  • .01 to .20 ct
  • .21 to .50 ct
  • .51 to .75 ct
  • .76 to 1.00 ct
  • 1.01 to 1.50 ct
  • Larger sizes

14k solitaire rings

  • .01 to .20 ct
  • .21 to .50 ct
  • .51 to .75 ct
  • .76 to 1.00 ct
  • 1.01 to 1.50 ct
  • Larger sizes

Miscellaneous Repairs

Finishes and plating

  • Brushed, satin, or mizzy
  • Hand cut florentine, half ring
  • Hand cut florentine, whole ring
  • Sand blasted (masked off extra)
  • Black antique
  • Rhodium plating
  • All other plating
  • Two tone plating
  • Polish and refinish, gold ring
  • Polish and refinish, platinum ring

Engraving

  • Up to 12 characters
  • Each additional character

Joining and fitting wedding sets

  • Join wedding set (bottom only)
  • Three rings (bottom only)
  • Join wedding set (top and bottom)
  • Three rings (top and bottom)
  • Custom fit wedding set
  • Separate wedding set

Watches

  • Change battery
  • Band adjustments
  • Shorten gold watch link, per side
  • Shorten gold watch mesh, per side

Watch notes

  • We do not repair watches or replace crystals.
  • Work on gold watch cases and hinges is by estimate only.
  • Gold watchband rebuilding is also by estimate.