Gold Jewellery Repairs
Expert repairs for yellow, white & rose gold jewellery
We’re based in Dublin City Centre where we focus on repairing yellow, white and rose gold pieces. For speed and convenience most of the jobs we undertake is carried out in-house by our senior goldsmith and experienced team - whether it’s a simple chain solder, ring resizing or professional rhodium plating. We begin with a free inspection and no-obligation quote, so you’ll know exactly what to expect. From restoring a well-worn wedding band to tightening loose gemstones, you can trust us to bring your gold jewellery back to life.
Trusted Craftsmanship, In-House
Almost all repairs are carried out on-site by our senior goldsmith and experienced team. With over 75 years of combined expertise, we’ve built a reputation for precision, reliability, and honest service. We never send your jewellery away - everything is done right here in our Dublin City Centre workshop.
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Skilled Repairs for All Types of Gold
Our Dublin workshop is fully equipped to handle all types of gold jewellery repairs. From snapped chains and worn ring bands to bent earrings and broken clasps, we’ve seen and fixed it all. We work with 9ct, 14ct, 18ct, and 24ct gold in all shades, including yellow, white, and rose gold.
If your white gold piece has lost its shine, we also offer professional rhodium plating to restore its bright, shiny finish.
Contact UsIf your white gold piece has lost its shine, we also offer professional rhodium plating to restore its bright, shiny finish.
Restore, Repair, or Recreate
Sometimes, a piece is too damaged to wear - or even recognise. That’s where our full restoration services comes in. Whether your gold ring is missing a stone, your chain needs to be soldered, or your brooch needs to be rebuilt from scratch, we can bring it back to life. We can even recreate lost pieces using photos, sketches, or your own description.
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Why Choose Martin Gear for Gold Repairs?
Our expertise, experience, and the skill of our senior goldsmith make Martin Gear Jewellers the trusted name for gold jewellery repairs in Dublin. We specialise in restoring all types of gold jewellery - whether it’s a snapped yellow gold chain, a bent rose gold earring, or a white gold ring that’s lost its stone. From the simplest soldering job to the most delicate restoration, we guarantee that we can repair, restore, or even recreate your gold jewellery with the highest level of craftsmanship.
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Gold Rings
We resize gold rings in all carats and colours, whether you need it made larger or smaller. We also reshape bent bands, re-tip worn claws, and replace missing stones. From modern wedding rings to classic designs, we restore them with care.
Gold Chains and Necklaces
We repair snapped chains and replace broken clasps. Whether it’s a fine chain or a heavier curb link, we’ll restore its strength and shine.
Gold Bracelets
Bracelets often suffer from worn hinges or faulty clasps. We repair or replace these parts, fit new safety chains, and ensure your bracelet is secure and comfortable to wear again.
Gold Earrings
We straighten bent posts, replace missing backs, and re-solder broken joints. We also check for symmetry and comfort, so your earrings look and feel just right.
Scratched or Dull Surfaces
Gold can lose its shine over time. We offer professional polishing and refinishing to remove scratches and restore its original gleam.
White Gold Rhodium Plating
White gold's shine fades naturally over time. Our rhodium plating service restores its bright, silvery finish with cleaning, polishing, and a fresh rhodium coat - often ready the same day.
> Learn MoreHow Easy Is It to Get Your Gold Jewellery Repaired?
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Bring your gold jewellery to our Dublin City Centre workshop for a free inspection and quote.
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Our expert team will carry out the repair, restoration, or plating work.
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Collect your beautifully restored piece - good as new.
Gold Repairs FAQs
Frequently asked questions about gold jewellery repairs
Have questions about our gold jewellery repair service? From estimated turnaround times and costs to ring resizing and rhodium plating, this section answers the most common enquiries so you’ll know exactly what to expect when you entrust your precious pieces to our experienced goldsmiths.
Most simple repairs, such as soldering a snapped chain, replacing a clasp or resizing wedding rings can be completed within a couple of business days. More complex jobs, like re-tipping clawsm, full restorations or rhodium re-plating, typically take three to four days. If you need your piece urgently, let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate a same-day turnaround.
Repair costs vary depending on the work required, the weight and carat of the gold, and whether any stones need replacing. We offer free, no-obligation inspections and provide a detailed quote before any work begins. This ensures you know exactly what you’re paying for, with no hidden fees.
Absolutely. We resize all types of gold rings. Our goldsmiths match the alloy and finish precisely, so your resized ring looks and feels like the original.
Yes - whether it’s a fine curb link or a heavy figaro chain, we can solder breaks invisibly and replace worn clasps. We restore both strength and appearance, so your necklace hangs as beautifully as it once did.
Yes, we specialise in professional rhodium plating to renew the bright, silvery-white finish of white gold. The process includes ultrasonic cleaning, polishing and a fresh rhodium coat. Many rhodium plating jobs are ready within 24 hours.
Yes. Through careful polishing and refinishing, we remove surface scratches and revive your jewellery’s original lustre. For heavily worn or antique pieces, we balance restoration with preserving character elements that lend charm and provenance.
Simply bring your gold item to our Dublin workshop clean and dry. Remove any excess dirt with a soft brush. If you have original packaging, certificates or photographs of the undamaged piece, bring those too - they help us match finishes and settings.
