Simon Says

I see many clients each month who come in for us to clean and inspect their jewels. Sometimes they’re proud to tell us they have not taken off their wedding rings for years. That means they are wearing pieces with a lot of bacteria and dirt on their skin that can sometime cause a rash or even skin loss around their fingers. They may even think they’re allergic to their ring, while most often it is the bacteria from lotions, soaps, dirt, foods, etc. that is stuck inside and on the surface of their jewels. Not only is this unhealthy, but it dulls the shine and beauty of the ring. Why would you spend thousands of dollars on the most significant symbol of your lifelong commitment, only to let it get dirty and battered year after year?


We have a step-by-step procedure to see what is the issue, the first being cleaning and inspecting the jewelry. This necessity of maintenance is very important, and once we remove the ring we do a thorough cleaning and inspection of the piece or pieces. We make sure all stones are in a secure setting; sometimes we catch some stones that are about ready to fall out from natural wear. The setting can be repaired at a much lower prince than replacing the stone if it fell out and was lost. After the inspection and repairs, we do a complete refinishing, if needed, to make the jewels look like new again, for more years of enjoyment. 


To keep your beloved jewelry pieces in tip-top shape, especially the ones you wear every day, we recommend you return within three to six months. Regular maintenance will keep your jewels looking new and reduce the chance of bacteria growing back to irritate your skin. This necessity of maintenance service is at no charge to our clients for the cleaning and inspection, and we never charge for refinishing our own custom-made pieces. 


Sincerely,
Simon Mattar