Restringing Services
I have been doing repairs for over 20 years and, designing my own jewelry (Don’Kay Designs) and still to this day, cannot, without certainty, give a firm cost to any repair without having to see it first.
What I do know, is, over the years, the materials (string, clasps etc.) being used on most necklaces are insufficient. I am always surprised to find fishing line and barrel clasps on some of the most expensive necklaces. Consequently, I do not use these materials for our repairs, or for that matter any of the jewelry that I create. It is my commitment to use the best materials available with all the repairs performed here at GBI, Inc.
Below is the cost structure.
NOTE: These costs are labor only and do not include any materials we use. Materials to be used will be assessed by me or my staff at which time material costs can be determined. Minimum charge on all repairs is $6.00.
- Price varies due to size of beads and is based on the smallest bead in the repair or custom piece. Bead size is measured hole to hole.
- Reorganization of beads is an additional $1.00 per inch with all repairs.
Knotting: Using Silk or Nylon thread $1.75 to $3.00 per inch
- 8mm or larger $2.00 per inch
- 7mm to 5mm $2.50 per inch
- 4mm $3.00 per inch
- 2mm or smaller $3.50 per inch
- Endless necklaces (no clasp) will have an additional $8.00 charge.
- $5.00 charge added to attach a clasp
“Soft-flex wire or Stretch Magic (elastic cord): $1.50 to $3.00 per inch. Price varies due to size of beads. (no knots between beads).
- 8mm or larger $1.50 per inch
- 5mm to 7mm $2.00 per inch
- 3mm or 4mm $2.50 per inch
- smaller than 3mm $3.00 inch
- $6.00 charge added to attach a clasp
Basics:
- “Soft-flex wire” crimping $7.00 per two crimps.
- Fold-Over crimps onto cord – 1 strand $8.00
- Fold-over crimp 3 – 5 strands $9.00 to $12.00
- Basic earring loop – no wire wrapping $6.00 per two loops formed.
- Rosary style chain $6.00 per two loops
- Wire wrap on either side of bead (2 wraps) $6.00 per two basic wraps
- Earring wire wraps $8.00 per two wraps formed.
- Briolette Wrap $12.00
- Earring converting from clips to pierced or visa-versa $6.00 a pair. Note: not all earrings can be converted
- $1.00 to $4.00 additional per inch for redesign.
Custom Design: $100.00 per hour
For any repairs or restringing that is not listed please bring it to the store and we will quote it then.
Reminder: We cannot quote a repair unless we see the piece to be repaired.
