When to Get Your Jewelry Serviced
A little professional care at the right moments keeps pieces safe for life.
Jewelry you wear often benefits from the occasional professional check-up — the equivalent of a service for your car. Catching small issues early prevents the heartbreak of a lost stone. Here is when to book one.
Once or twice a year for daily-wear pieces
If you wear a ring every day, a check-up once or twice a year lets a jeweler inspect the prongs, tighten anything loose, and give it a professional clean. It is quick, inexpensive, and protects your stone.
Signs it needs attention now
Don't wait for a scheduled visit if you notice a stone that moves or rattles, a prong that snags on fabric, a thinning band, or a clasp that won't hold. These are signals to see a jeweler promptly.
After a knock or accident
If a ring takes a hard hit, have it checked even if it looks fine — impact can loosen a setting invisibly. Better to confirm than to lose a stone later.
What a service includes
Typically an inspection, prong tightening, professional cleaning and polishing, and re-plating if needed. Resizing can be done at the same time — see How to Resize a Ring. Between visits, keep up your at-home routine from How to Care for Fine Jewelry.
FAQs
How often should I get a ring checked?
For everyday rings, once or twice a year is a good rhythm for a professional inspection and clean.
What are the warning signs a ring needs servicing?
A rattling stone, a snagging or bent prong, a thinning band, or a loose clasp — see a jeweler promptly if you notice any.
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