It's painful to have a beloved piece of jewelry break in your hands, even worse when you think you won't be able to wear it again. While not every important piece of jewelry is an heirloom, it may hold high sentimental value for you, and seeing a knot in the chain, a chip in the stone, a broken clasp, or a bent ring may still hurt.

While you can't repair fine jewelry at home, there are still some ways to salvage fashion jewelry that will look as good as new.

Replace A Broken Clasp:

We've all been there: Our favorite necklace gets broken at the clasp just when we were about to wear it to an event. Since the clip is touched the most, it wears away faster.

If the clasp gets broken, you can easily replace it with a new one using pliers and a bit of patience. Ensure you buy a similarly sized clasp that allows the jewelry to retain its original fit.

Restring A Broken Necklace:

The wire in beaded necklaces may get loose from the beads that hold it in place from constant wear and tear. You can quickly fix this issue by restringing the necklace and attaching new crimp beads to the clasp.

If you're a new jewelry maker, you may find it hard to hold crimp beads, so make sure you use the right crimp and beading wire.

Re-Attach A Missing Stone:

Nothing ruins the look of a wearable faster than a missing stone. When replacing a missing stone, it's essential that you use suitable materials and glue. Skip the superglue since it might get loose after a bit of time. Instead, choose jewelry-specific glue to bind the stone.

Fix An Elastic Bracelet:

Elastic bracelets are bound to break, and while you can't fix the old elastic, you can still salvage your bracelet. Save the beads and restring them on a new piece of elastic. Choose one that is sturdy but still has a stretch, and bind it with a surgeon's knot.

Fix Or Replace Ear Wires:

Upgrading the ear wires on earrings helps keep you safe from allergic reactions and infections. Old ear wires may become uncomfortable after some time, especially with dangling earrings.

First, take out the jump ring that attaches the ear wire to the earring, and fish out the ear wire. Next, attach the new one using the same technique and check for sturdiness.

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