by Robin Silva | Mar 27, 2020 | Educational, Jewelry Repair & Care
DO HAND CLEANERS HARM YOUR JEWELRY? With all this extra hand washing and sanitizing going on, we can see what it is doing to our hands but what about our jewelry? Our clients have been reaching out to us asking if the overuse of hand soaps and sanitizers could...
by Braunschweiger Team | Mar 12, 2020 | Blog, Educational, Jewelry Repair & Care
Coronavirus taking over all our thoughts..and rightfully so! Now is the time to think about the dirt, bacteria and GERMS in your jewelry that you can’t see. If you are wearing a bracelet, necklace, ring, earrings or watch that hasn’t been taken off and...
by Robin Silva | Oct 2, 2019 | Educational, Jewelry Repair & Care
We explain some common reasons why jewelry breaks So you paid thousands of dollars for a very nice piece of jewelry and over the years it has grown to be as much a part of you as the hair on your head. One day while wearing it the unthinkable happens – it breaks. But...
by Robin Silva | Jul 20, 2018 | Educational, Jewelry Repair & Care
Summer Jewelry CareWho doesn’t love spending a day at the pool, lake, or beach in the summer? Or maybe you travel for the winter and enjoy leisurely activities year-round. Regardless, be careful with your jewelry in and around water.Clean jewelry and sunscreen don’t...
by Robin Silva | Oct 4, 2017 | Educational, Engagement, Jewelry Repair & Care
We explain why and how you can damage a diamond ring.Everyone knows the phrase “a diamond is forever” in part because there is no harder material on earth than a shiny, beautiful diamond. But despite the fact it’s harder than nails, many of our...
by Robin Silva | Sep 14, 2017 | Educational, Engagement, Jewelry Repair & Care
Learn about ring stretching and how ring sizing worksEver find the ring that you have been wearing for 10 years has “shrunk?” Or you were given a ring as a gift and it is too big or too small? This is something we see all the time. Customers want to know their...
by Robin Silva | Aug 21, 2017 | Educational, Engagement, Jewelry Repair & Care
We explain the various parts of a ring.Rings come in different shapes and sizes. From casual to formal, we’ve seen them all here at Braunschweiger Jewelers. In fact, rings are some of the most common pieces we see for repair in the service department at our...
by Robin Silva | Jul 4, 2017 | Educational, Jewelry Repair & Care
What is tarnishing—and how can you protect your jewelry? If you’re like me, you probably have that one piece of jewelry that is only worn on special occasions. It’s kept hidden and safe in the jewelry box so you always know where it is when you want to...
by Robin Silva | Apr 27, 2017 | Educational, Jewelry Repair & Care
Pearl RestringingEver wonder how your pearls get restrung? Watch the video to find out!
by Robin Silva | Apr 20, 2017 | Educational, Jewelry Repair & Care
How to Size a RingEver wonder what it takes to re-size a ring? Watch the video to see the steps our trained jewelers take when re-sizing your ring!
by Robin Silva | Apr 13, 2017 | Educational, Jewelry Repair & Care
We cover how to clean your pearls, and when it’s time for pearls to be restrung.While diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, I think Jackie Kennedy was spot on in saying “pearls are always appropriate.” For many customers, pearls hold a special...
by Robin Silva | Apr 6, 2017 | Educational, Jewelry Repair & Care
Learn why and when scratched jewelry or watches can be repairedActively wearing your jewelry means one thing for certain: Wear and tear is part of the process. Regardless of if you’re wearing a nice watch or a diamond ring, the more you wear your jewelry, the...
by Robin Silva | Feb 17, 2017 | Educational, Jewelry Repair & Care
We explain whether jewelry comes with a guaranteeLike everything else in life, jewelry can occasionally break. This is an unfortunate fact of life, but it’s usually easily preventable. But what can you do about the random break, damage, or defect with a piece of...
by Robin Silva | Feb 15, 2017 | Educational, Jewelry Repair & Care
Tips & tricks on how to properly clean your jewelry When it comes to caring for your jewelry, there are some things you can do on your own, and there’s other things best left to the professionals. Fortunately, cleaning and taking care of jewelry not only helps...
by Robin Silva | Sep 28, 2016 | Educational, Jewelry Repair & Care
We explain why jewelry repair takes as long as it does A lot of customers visit our jewelry stores in New Jersey with a piece of jewelry they need fixed. Regardless of the type of jewelry or the complexity of the repair, most people need their broken jewelry repaired...
by Robin Silva | Sep 11, 2016 | Educational, Jewelry Repair & Care
We explain whether jewelry can be worn every day—and the reasons why It comes as no surprise that anyone who owns jewelry wants to wear it as often as possible. Whether it’s a beautiful engagement ring, fancy pearl earrings, or a necklace that holds sentimental...
