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At Secrète Fine Jewelry, we provide expert jewelry repair in Bethesda, MD, restoring and revitalizing your precious pieces with care. Our services include soldering, engraving, resizing, and more for fine jewelry. We are happy to repair any piece of jewelry, whether you purchased it here or somewhere else. Moreover, we are especially skilled at repairing antique and heirloom jewelry.
Most importantly, you can trust our experts to do the very best jewelry repairs in Bethesda. Our GIA-trained staff, Omega-certified watchmaker, and master craftsman goldsmiths can help restore your jewelry to be good as new (or even better).
Our on-site workshops in Washington, DC, and Bethesda, MD, handle everything from simple clasp repairs to intricate restorations of vintage jewelry. With unmatched resources and a passion for craftsmanship, we deliver high-quality results.
Fine jewelry repair helps keep your most treasured pieces functional, beautiful, and ready to be passed down to future generations. Here’s why it matters:
Jewelry can be a significant investment. Jewel repairs preserve your investments by preventing loss of aesthetic or monetary value.
Essential repairs, like fixing a loose clasp or sizing a ring that no longer fits, make your jewelry wearable and secure.
Many pieces, such as family heirlooms or romantic gifts, hold deep sentimental meaning. Repairing these ensures they continue to be cherished for generations to come.
We’re always happy to repair your jewelry, but regular care can help prevent damage. Explore these resources for expert tips:
How to Clean Your Jewelry Like a Pro
Quartz Watch Maintenance & Repair
For additional tips, check out the GIA’s complete jewelry care guide.
We offer a full range of jewelry repair services at Secrète Fine Jewelry. These include simple fixes like soldering broken chains, resizing rings, and replacing clasps, as well as full restorations of valuable and intricate antiques. Our services include:
Most jewelry repairs are completed within 10 business days. We offer rush services for urgent needs, including same-day or overnight repairs, depending on the scope of work. For an accurate estimate, bring your jewelry to our store for evaluation. Call 202-588-7275 for our Dupont Circle Store or 301-530-7892 for our Bethesda Store to discuss your repair needs.
Yes! We are happy to repair broken chains, clasps, and prongs to make your jewelry secure and wearable again.
Yes, by appointment only, we offer rush services based on the availability of our bench jeweler and the scope of work. For urgent repairs, please call ahead to check if we can accommodate same-day or overnight service. We offer this service when possible, however, it is not always possible.
Absolutely! We specialize in restoring vintage and antique jewelry. Our master jewelry Mr. Soo treats each piece with respect, honoring its history and craftsmanship. His old-world techniques make him unparalleled in the field of antique jewelry repair.
Yes, we restore both automatic and quartz watches. Our Omega-certified watchmaker handles high-end brands such as Rolex, Omega, Vacheron, and Patek Philippe. We also repair pocket watches, though we do not work on models with cylinder escapements (common in some 1870s–1910s designs). Unfortunately, we do not repair clocks.
Yes, we are experts in ring resizing. We handle engagement rings, wedding bands, eternity bands, cocktail rings, and engraved rings. Please note that rings made of cobalt, titanium, and tungsten cannot be resized.
Yes, we offer expert stone matching and can repair or replace prongs to prevent future stone loss.
Occasionally, we can repair costume jewelry, though there are limitations. Non-precious metals are difficult to solder with heat, but alternatives like cold or laser soldering may work. We understand that sometimes costume jewelry has precious sentimental value, so we are willing to work with you to help repair those items whenever possible.
If your jewelry is severely damaged, bring your jewelry to our store for an evaluation and estimate. Our experts will recommend the best repair options for your piece. We have restored some badly damaged pieces– a Patek Philippe watch that had been run over by a car, a ring that had survived a motorcycle accident, and plenty of rings, necklaces, and bracelets that went down the garbage disposal. You would be surprised what we can fix!
Repair costs vary depending on the work required. We evaluate each piece individually to provide a fair quote rather than relying on a generic price list
Yes, we typically guarantee our repairs for one year with typical wear. Some exclusions and limitations apply. Speak to an associate for more details.
Yes! We specialize in custom jewelry modifications. If a piece breaks, it’s a great opportunity to reimagine it. For example, if you lose one earring, we can help turn the remaining piece into a pendant or ring. Learn more in our guide: How to Repurpose a Single Earring.
Proper care is essential to maintain your jewelry. Ask an associate about cleaning, storage, and appraisals. For more tips, read our blog post: How to Clean Your Jewelry Like a Pro
No appointment is needed for most repairs. Simply visit us in-store at your convenience. If you have an unusual request or a large number of pieces, it may be helpful to call ahead.
Contact us at 202-588-7275 or schedule a consultation here.
Yes, your jewelry is kept locked in our safe at all times, except when the jeweler is actively working on it. Our premises are secured with state-of-the-art security, including heavy-duty vaults, and our store and its contents are protected by insurance.
The jewelry business is built on reputation, and we are proud of ours. With over 35 years of experience, we have earned an average rating of 4.5+ stars on Yelp, 4.8 stars on Google, and have been multiple-year recipients of the WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards.
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