For your security, we photograph, describe and insure every piece of jewelry. Your jewelry stays secure at Fox Fine Jewelry, locked at all times except when we are working on it. Jewelry repairs are done on-premises in our workshop under the guidance of our owner, George Fox, Certified Gemologist and Master Jeweler.
George is one of the top jewelers in the U.S. He’s also a Certified Gemologist Appraiser, the highest level of gemologist. Every repair goes through three separate quality control checks.
Choose Fox Fine Jewelry if you're looking for quality repair work in a secure environment. If you are not local to Ventura, CA, contact us for information and safe shipping instructions.
All jewelry consultants at Fox Fine Jewelry are certified in jewelry and gemology. We’ll begin with inspecting the security of your jewelry. We’re looking for worn or broken prongs, so you don’t lose any diamonds or gems. We’re also looking for worn supporting struts or links. A simple repair can save you from losing your pendant or bracelet when a link wears through!
Our cleaning station and jewelry spa is right behind the counter in full view, so we can clean your jewelry when needed to inspect it better. We’ll check that your gemstones or diamonds are secure and tight, and we’ll ask you questions so we can recommend the best repair for you. If repairs are needed, we’ll give you an exact quote and due date.
You don't need an appointment to have your jewelry cleaned and checked for security. In fact, we recommend having your jewelry cleaned and inspected every six months (about as often as you change the oil in your car.) Stop by anytime we're open!
Your jewelry is photographed, described, and insured at take in. All work is done on premises in our workshop in Ventura, CA and your jewelry is stored in a vault, not a safe. Our expert jewelers are masters at all repairs, from ring sizing, retipping prongs, and broken chains, to complicated restorations and custom work. We repair silver, gold, platinum and costume jewelry. Our repair work is excellent, and we work with clients across the country.
Our ring sizing includes cleaning, polishing, and rhodium plating, if needed.When rings are sized the curvature of the ring changes, loosening the prongs that hold your stones. For your security, we take the extra step to tighten every prong on every stone, no extra charge!
Most jewelers size to the half size, while some size to the quarter size. We are so precise that we size to the 1/8 size!
Chains can break when they get caught on something or after many years of wear. We’ll repair your broken chain and check the remaining links. Chain repair begins at $29.
Fox Fine Jewelry also make sure your clasp is secure. If it's not, we'll repair or replace it!
Prongs are the metal that holds your diamonds securely in place, and they wear away over time. We add new metal, called retipping. For your security, we'll sometimes recommend removing and replacing the entire piece that holds your diamond, called a crown. 
Diamonds and gemstones fall out due to manufacturing quality, its age, or receiving impact. At Fox Fine Jewelry, we replace compromised prongs, and set a similar quality diamond. For your security, we check the tightness of your other stones.
The back portion of a ring is called the shank and can crack or break. If the metal is still thick, the damage may be the result of sizing issues, and we’ll repair it. If the metal is thin, we’ll replace it with a new, durable shank for many more years of wear.
We are experts at antique and vintage jewelry restoration. We restore gold, platinum, silver and costume antique jewelry. Some pieces are so worn that we will use your diamonds and gemstones and recreate your jewelry.
We have restored or recreated hundreds of vintage and antique jewelry. All work is done on premises in our workshop in Ventura, CA.
It's tough to break a diamond, the hardest substance you can find on Earth! If you hit it just right (or wrong), diamonds can crack or chip. Once your diamond has a chip, it's at risk of chipping or breaking further. Fox Fine Jewelry can recut your diamond, so it's no longer chipped. We can also recut your diamond to be a different shape, like if you want your Old European Cut diamond to change into a Round Brilliant Cut diamond.
Gemstones are not as hard as diamonds, and over time they can develop surface scratches and chips. When a gem has scratches, it is abraded. There's a fix! We can polish abraded and scratched gemstones so they look bright and shiny again. Fox Fine Jewelry can also replace missing stones, including inlaid gems, recut your cracked gemstone, or cut a faceted or cabochon gem out of rough material. 
After the Thomas Fire swept through Southern California, we restored hundreds of pieces of burnt and charred jewelry. In fact, many pieces of burnt jewelry can be repaired or refurbished! The heat from the fire can turn your jewelry black, and burn your diamonds. Burnt diamonds look chalky and frosted. We can polish your jewelry, so it looks bright and shiny again. We can polish your large diamonds so they look brand new, or replace them with new diamonds if they're smaller than 3mm (~.11ct each). 
We are experienced in common repairs, like ring sizings, and uncommon repairs, like rebuilding channels, hand engraving, hand fabrication, custom jewelry, and more! Repairs are photographed, described and insured for your security. Our jewelers are meticulous, and work under microscopes, so that your jewelry is restored to our exacting standards. Want to see more before and after photos of our repair work?
Prices depend upon many factors. We’ll give you a firm quote when we see your jewelry, but here are some common prices:
Fix broken chains – most are $29
Replace broken clasps – most are $29 plus the cost of the clasp
Repair a broken tip or prong – begins at $58. When one prong holding a stone breaks, the other prongs usually need work too. We don’t want you to spend money to have us fix a prong, and then lose your diamond or gem because a different prong broke! For your security, we’ll often recommend replacing the entire piece holding the stone (called a crown or head). Prices to replace a crown vary, and we’ll give you an exact quote so you can choose either prong repair or crown replacement.
Ring sizing - prices begin at $76 and vary depending upon:
When rings are sized, the curve of the ring tightens (when sizing down) or flattens (when sizing up). This tends to loosen the prongs that hold your diamonds and gemstones. At Fox Fine Jewelry we take the extra step to tighten every single prong on every stone. We polish and rhodium plate (“dip”) your white gold ring, so that it is shiny and bright white again.
We fix rings and jewelry that other jewelers say simply can’t be repaired because we’ve invested in the latest equipment and training. We repair all metals, including gold, silver, platinum, palladium, titanium and costume jewelry.
Many people want to reset diamonds or gemstones from pieces they no longer wear or have inherited. We can reuse your metal or give you credit for it, and discuss the many options available to you. Custom designed jewelry is our specialty!
Most repairs take about two weeks, depending upon the extent of the repair and if we have any necessary parts in stock. You will be given a specific due date, which will be noted on your receipt. There are many steps each repair goes through, so we run our repairs in batches to keep our prices down. If you’d like your repair sooner, including while you wait, we’re happy to do so! Please note there is a small rush charge.
You don’t have to keep track of when your repair is ready! We’ll text you when your jewelry is ready. You don’t need your receipt - for your security, you will be required to show your photo ID, and we’ll only release your jewelry to people listed on your account, or people you have specifically preauthorized. We can also ship your jewelry to you (usually $25-$50 for most pieces).
Have any old or broken jewelry that you won’t be wearing? Bring it in and we’ll give you a 30% bonus for store credit, which you can use towards your repair or anything else at Fox Fine Jewelry.
The security of your jewelry is paramount at Fox Fine Jewelry. We photograph and describe your jewelry in our system, and insure it. Detailed instructions are written, and you’re given a receipt with the photos and full documentation. Then, we lock up your jewelry.
Come in to Fox Fine Jewelry for a free cleaning and inspection. We'll give you a firm quote if repair work is needed. If you're unable to come in, you can contact us to discuss your project over the phone, via email, or text. You'll need to send your jewelry to us, so that we can repair it. We'll give you secure shipping instructions before you ship.
