Jewellery and Watch Restoration — Precision Craftsmanship in the Heart of London
Over 65 years of combined experience restoring the world's finest jewellery and timepieces. From Georgian heirlooms to modern luxury watches, every piece is treated with the skill and reverence it deserves — here in London's historic Hatton Garden jewellery quarter.
65+ Years Combined Experience
Hatton Garden Workshop
Master Craftsmen
Our Philosophy
Restoring Jewellery or Watches More Than Just Value
We understand that every piece we receive holds emotional, historical, or symbolic significance. That's why we're passionate about restoring more than just value — we restore memories, meaning, and function.
We understand that the items entrusted to our care represent far more than their material value. Each piece carries personal history, emotional significance, and often irreplaceable memories. This understanding guides our meticulous approach to restoration. Whether we are rebuilding a worn Victorian prong setting, replacing a lost diamond, or returning a mid-century timepiece to ticking perfection — we work with patience, precision, and absolute discretion.
Our clientele includes collectors, jewellery lovers, families with generational pieces, and individuals who simply want to wear their treasured items again — proudly and safely.
No machine-made shortcuts. No compromise on materials. Just skilled hands, deep knowledge, and an unwavering commitment to doing the work properly. Book a free consultation
Antique and Vintage
Restoring History, One Piece at a Time
From Georgian mourning rings to Art Deco diamond bracelets, our workshop has restored pieces spanning over 200 years of jewellery history. We specialise in bringing antique and vintage jewellery back to life. Our goldsmiths have extensive experience with Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian, and Art Deco pieces.
We source period-correct materials, match original techniques, and treat every antique with the reverence it deserves.
- Rebuilding worn-out settings
- Repairing broken shanks and clasps
- Matching lost or worn gemstones
- Restoring period-accurate details
- Cleaning without compromising patina or originality
From hand-fabricated Georgian settings to the precise geometric lines of Art Deco pieces — we rebuild worn settings and claws and ensure every repair respects the piece's original craftsmanship. Learn more about antique jewellery history
Period Restoration Expertise
Comprehensive Antique Jewellery Restoration
Our goldsmiths possess specialized expertise in period-specific techniques, allowing for authentic restoration of Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco, and mid-century pieces. Our services include:
- Reconstruction of intricate period settings and metalwork
- Restoration of delicate filigree and milgrain detailing
- Conservation-grade cleaning and preservation treatments
- Period-appropriate stone replacement and matching
- Stabilization of structural integrity while preserving patina
- Adding right precious metal alloy, removing lead soldering if needs
Jewellery Restoration Services
Comprehensive Care for Every Piece
From antique treasures to contemporary favourites — every service carried out with meticulous attention to detail in our Hatton Garden workshop.
Antique and Vintage Jewellery Restoration
Specialist restoration of Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco, and Mid-Century pieces. Period-correct techniques, historically appropriate materials, conservation-grade cleaning.
Ring Restoration
Full ring restoration: rebuilding worn claws, repairing shanks, retipping prongs — preserving hallmark details and delicate design elements.
Ring Resizing
Precision sizing up or down in gold, platinum, silver, and palladium. Seamless finish — no visible joins. Eternity rings included.
Necklace Repair
Chain soldering, link reconstruction, clasp replacement for all chain styles — gold, silver, platinum, costume. Every link inspected by hand.
Bracelet Repair
Clasp replacement, link repair, worn articulation joint restoration. Tennis bracelets, charm bracelets, bangles.
Earring Repair
Broken posts, worn butterfly backs, loose settings — all earring types from studs to chandelier drops. Brooch repair also available.
Gemstone Replacement and Resetting
We source and match natural diamonds — including old cut diamonds — sapphires, rubies, emeralds. Hand-set with absolute precision.
Remodelling and Bespoke Jewellery
Transform dated jewellery into something you'll love, or create entirely bespoke designs from scratch — all in our Hatton Garden workshop.
Gold, Rhodium and Rose Gold Plating
Expert gold, rhodium, and rose gold plating. 1 to 5 microns standard, up to 20 for watches.
All Jewellery Repair Services
For contemporary and designer jewellery, we offer comprehensive restoration services. Rings are often worn every day and are subject to heavy wear. Our ring restoration services include:
- Re-tipping claws and rebuilding prong settings
- Ring resizing while preserving engravings and hallmark details
- Stone replacement with precise matching
- Polishing and plating for a renewed finish
We handle delicate and complex repairs including:
- Chain soldering and link reconstruction
- Clasp replacement and security enhancement
- Earring post and butterfly back repair
- Earring conversion — pierced to clip and vice versa
- Clasp repair and security enhancement
- Structural reinforcement of worn components
- Professional refinishing and polishing
- Ring Resizing
- Bangle repairs
- Signet repair
- Precision re-tipping and rebuilding of prong settings
- Expert stone replacement and secure resetting
- Seamless sizing adjustments that preserve original design elements
- Chain repairs
- Gold Plating
- Black Rhodium
In addition to Jewellery Repair and Restoration, we offer high-quality plating services to refresh and restore the appearance of your jewellery. Whether you're looking for gold plating, rhodium plating, or rose gold plating, our in-house plater technician provides a flawless finish that enhances both beauty and durability.
Our professional plating process includes thorough preparation, expert application, and final inspection to ensure exceptional results.
Plating is an ideal solution if you want to:
- Restore the original shine of a faded piece
- Change the colour of your jewellery
- Protect the base metal from tarnishing
- Add a layer of luxury to everyday items
We use industry-grade electroplating techniques to ensure a long-lasting finish and a professional result every time. Whether it's for costume jewellery, silver items, or high-end pieces, our plating services are fast, affordable, and always handled with care.
Premium Plating Options
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Micron Plating | Heavy-duty, thick layer application (1 to 5 microns) for superior durability and longevity |
| Flash Plating | Lighter application ideal for costume jewellery or items requiring a subtle enhancement |
| Custom Thickness | Tailored micron thickness based on wear patterns and client requirements |
| Watch Plating | Up to 20 microns for watch cases and bracelets |
We can source natural diamonds or old cut diamonds, sapphires, rubies, emeralds, and rare antique cuts. If a stone is chipped, missing, or loose, our master gemstone setter approaches each resetting project with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that your precious stones are secured with both technical excellence and aesthetic harmony.
Loose or missing gemstones are one of the most common issues we see — but with the right care and craftsmanship, your piece can look brand new again. Whether it's a lost diamond from your engagement ring or a dislodged sapphire in a vintage brooch, our stone resetting service combines precision, security, and artistry.
Using traditional techniques refined over decades alongside contemporary precision methods, we restore the structural integrity and visual beauty of your jewellery.
Whether your stone has fallen out, become loose, or you're simply ready for a new look, we provide secure and visually flawless resetting for diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, rubies, and more. Setting style conversion — prong to bezel and other transformations — is also available.
Our Comprehensive Gemstone Supply and Resetting Approach
Here are the ways we describe what we do — and what you can expect:
- Expert gemstone resetting to restore brilliance and security
- Give your diamond a new life with precision resetting
- Reimagine your jewellery with a new setting style
- Securely reset loose or damaged stones with expert care
- Modernise vintage pieces with updated gemstone settings
- Breathe new life into heirlooms by resetting worn stones
- Transform your ring with a fresh diamond setting
- Reset gemstones to match your evolving personal style
- Pave setting
- Upgrade your setting while preserving sentimental value
- Flawless stone resetting using traditional and modern techniques
- We reset missing or damaged gems with perfect precision
- Restore lost sparkle through professional diamond resetting
- From classic to contemporary, we reset in any style
- Expert matching and resetting for replaced gemstones
- Preserving your story, one stone at a time
- Setting style conversion — prong to bezel
Specialist Expertise
Jewellery and Watch Setting Styles We Work With
Our craftsmen are proficient across the full spectrum of setting techniques — modern and period-specific.
- Classic prong settings — 4, 6, and 8 prong configurations
- Secure bezel and half-bezel settings
- Intricate pave and micro-pave work
- Channel and bar settings
- Invisible settings
- Tension settings
- Illusion settings
- Flush / gypsy settings
- Vintage and period-specific setting techniques
Period Expertise
Eras We Restore
Each jewellery era had its own distinctive construction methods, alloys, and aesthetic conventions. We restore each piece appropriately — never imposing modern techniques on period pieces.
- Georgian (1760 to 1830)
- Victorian (1835 to 1900)
- Art Nouveau (1890 to 1910)
- Edwardian (1895 to 1915)
- Art Deco (1920 to 1935)
- Retro (1939 to 1949)
- Mid-Century Modern
- Contemporary and Designer
Watch Restoration and Repair
Precision Care for Fine Timepieces
From luxury Swiss movements to vintage military watches — we service, repair, and restore with meticulous attention to mechanical integrity and aesthetic finish.
"A fine watch is a marriage of engineering and art. We honour both — servicing movements to manufacturer specification while preserving the patina that tells its story."
Our dedicated horological department specializes in the restoration of fine timepieces from the world's most prestigious manufacturers. We offer full movement overhauls, case refinishing, dial restoration, crystal replacement, bracelet repair, and precision regulation. Watch case plating up to 20 microns.
We work on vintage watches, pocket watches, cocktail watches, and all major movements. Every watch handled individually — no assembly line. Watch repair FAQs
Luxury Swiss Watches
Premium and Contemporary
Vintage and Military
Don't see your brand? Get in touch to discuss your watch.
Established in the heart of London's historic Hatton Garden district, Jewellery Watch Repairs and Restoration London represents the pinnacle of precision craftsmanship and horological expertise. With over 65 years of combined experience, our master artisans have earned a reputation for exceptional restoration work on the most precious timepieces and jewellery items.
Our dedicated workshop stands as a testament to traditional values in an age of mass production — where each restoration project receives the individual attention, technical precision, and artistic sensitivity it deserves.
We understand that the items entrusted to our care represent far more than their material value. Each piece carries personal history, emotional significance, and often irreplaceable memories. This understanding guides our meticulous approach to restoration.
Our clientele includes distinguished collectors, prestigious families with generational heirlooms, luxury watch enthusiasts, and individuals seeking to preserve cherished pieces for future generations.
Our Restoration Philosophy
Transparent Communication
We provide detailed assessments and honest recommendations — no hidden charges, no surprises.
Ethical Practices
We source materials responsibly and promote sustainable restoration — preserving rather than replacing wherever possible.
Preservation of Character
We maintain the integrity and historical significance of every piece — never imposing modern methods on period jewellery. Visit us in Hatton Garden.
Technical Excellence
We combine traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques. Expert stone sourcing and matching — including rare vintage cuts.
Simple ring resizing: 3 to 5 working days. Full antique restoration or complex resetting: 2 to 6 weeks. Watch servicing: 2 to 4 weeks. We provide a clear timeframe at your consultation.
Yes — every piece is assessed in person. You receive a detailed, no-obligation quotation before any work begins. Book a free consultation
Frequently, yes. We specialise in challenging restorations — antique rings, costume jewellery, vintage watches. Bring your piece in for an honest assessment.
Yes. All items are fully insured on our premises. We follow strict security protocols and maintain a documented chain of custody throughout.
Depends on micron thickness and wear patterns. Our 1 to 5 micron gold plating far outlasts commercial flash plating. We recommend 3 to 5 microns for rings. Watches can be plated up to 20 microns for maximum durability.
Yes — secure postal service available for ring resizing, plating, and Rolex repair. Fully insured throughout transit. Or book an appointment to visit us in person.
Get in Touch
Visit Us in Hatton Garden
We welcome visitors by appointment. Book a consultation or contact us to discuss your restoration needs.
Workshop
Unit 2, 1-2 Kirby St
London, EC1N 8TS
United Kingdom