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About Oxnard Jewelry Repair
Ring repair in Oxnard covers a small set of jobs we see every week: rings that no longer fit, loose or missing stones, broken or thinning shanks, worn prongs, and once-shiny bands that have lost their finish. Each one is normal. Each one is fixable, in most cases the same day you bring the ring in.
Our certified jewelers do every ring repair in-shop, by hand. We do not send your ring to a third party. We do not start work without your approval. Every inspection is free, every estimate is written, and every price comes before the tools come out.
Our Services
What ring repair services do we offer in Oxnard?
We cover every common ring repair job in our Oxnard shop, plus several specialty jobs that most mall stores send out:
Size up or size down within a safe range for the metal and setting. Most resizings are finished the same day.
Rebuild worn prong tips before a stone falls out. Often $30 to $60 per prong.
Match a lost diamond or gemstone and reset it securely. See our stone replacement page for the full process.
Solder a cracked or split band cleanly. A well-done joint is invisible and as strong as the rest of the band.
We also handle laser welding for delicate work near stones, antique and heirloom ring restoration, and tension-setting consultations.
We can repair most rings we see in the shop. However, a few rings cannot or should not be touched, so we say so honestly:
- Tungsten and ceramic rings cannot be cut and rejoined because they are too hard and brittle. Instead, we can help you swap or replace them.
- Full eternity bands with stones around the whole band need a setting rebuild rather than a simple resize.
- Tension settings rely on band pressure to hold the stone. Since resizing changes that pressure, we usually return these to the original maker.
- Titanium can take a narrow sizing range with the right tools, although most shops decline these.
- Very thin worn shanks sometimes need a half-shank rebuild before any resize. Otherwise the ring will fail again within months.
If your ring falls into one of these groups, the free inspection still costs nothing, so we simply explain the options clearly.
Every estimate is free and given in writing before any work begins. There are no hidden fees and no surprises at pickup. If the price is higher than you expected, you take the ring home, no charge.
Ring repair pricing in Oxnard depends on the metal, the work needed, and the stones involved. Here are typical ranges for our most common jobs:
| Repair | Price range | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Ring resizing (1 to 2 sizes) | $30 to $90 | Same day |
| Ring resizing (3+ sizes) | $60 to $150 | Same day |
| Prong re-tip (per prong) | $25 to $75 | Same day |
| Broken shank repair | $40 to $120 | Same day |
| Half-shank rebuild | $80 to $200 | 1 day |
| Stone resetting (you supply stone) | $30 to $100 | Same day |
| Rhodium plating | $60 to $120 | Same day |
Our Services
How is a ring repaired?
Ring repair is a multi-step bench process, not a single cut. The exact steps shift depending on the job, but the structure stays the same: inspect, measure, cut or shape, solder, file, polish, and inspect again.
Sizing a ring up or down
To size down, the jeweler removes a small section of the band and rejoins the ends. To size up, the jeweler adds a piece of new metal in the same alloy and solders both joints. In both cases, the band is reshaped, filed, polished, and checked under magnification before pickup.
Repairing a broken shank
To size down, the jeweler removes a small section of the band and rejoins the ends. To size up, the jeweler adds a piece of new metal in the same alloy and solders both joints. In both cases, the band is reshaped, filed, polished, and checked under magnification before pickup.
Repairing a broken shank
A cracked or split shank needs the surfaces cleaned, aligned, and soldered with a matching alloy. The joint is then shaped and polished so it blends with the rest of the band. According to Jewelers of America, a properly done shank repair should be invisible and as strong as the original band.
Rebuilding a prong with quality
A worn prong is rebuilt with a small amount of matching metal, then pressed snugly back against the stone. If the prong base is cracked, the prong is replaced rather than re-tipped. The setting is checked under magnification before pickup.
Resetting a loose or replaced stone
If a stone is loose but still in place, the prongs are tightened and re-checked. If a stone is missing, we source a match and reset it securely. The Gemological Institute recommends professional prong inspection at least once a year for rings worn daily.
Which rings cannot be repaired safely?
We can repair most rings we see in the shop. However, a few rings cannot or should not be touched, so we say so honestly:
- Tungsten and ceramic rings cannot be cut and rejoined because they are too hard and brittle. Instead, we can help you swap or replace them.
- Full eternity bands with stones around the whole band need a setting rebuild rather than a simple resize.
- Tension settings rely on band pressure to hold the stone. Since resizing changes that pressure, we usually return these to the original maker.
- Titanium can take a narrow sizing range with the right tools, although most shops decline these.
- Very thin worn shanks sometimes need a half-shank rebuild before any resize. Otherwise the ring will fail again within months.
If your ring falls into one of these groups, the free inspection still costs nothing, so we simply explain the options clearly.
Ring Inspection
What to expect at your free ring inspection
Finger measurement.
First, we measure your finger with a calibrated ring sizer at room temperature.
Ring measurement.
Next, we measure the ring to confirm the starting size.
Band inspection.
Then we inspect the band for thinning, prior repairs, weak solder, loose stones, and worn prongs.
Estimate and timeline.
After that, we give you the estimate and timeline in writing, before any work begins.
Your decision.
Finally, nothing starts until you approve.
We serve customers from across Ventura County, including Ventura, Camarillo, Port Hueneme, and Thousand Oaks. To confirm hours or ask about a specific ring, visit oxnardjewelryrepair.com/contact-us, or call us at +1 (805) 793-0262. Meanwhile, if the ring stays with us, we also offer professional jewelry cleaning and a full settings check.
Frequently Ask Question
FAQs
How much does ring repair cost in Oxnard?
Most standard ring repairs run between $30 and $150. For example, resizing a plain gold band sits at the low end, while full-shank rebuilds and stone sourcing reach the higher end. In every case, the estimate is free and we give it in writing before any work starts.
How long does a ring repair take?
We finish most resizings and prong re-tips the same day you bring the ring in. However, eternity bands, vintage settings, and stone sourcing may need an extra day, so we give you a real timeline at drop-off.
Can you fix a cracked ring shank?
Yes. Our jewelers solder cracked or split shanks cleanly, and then they file and polish the joint so it blends with the rest of the band. As a result, a properly done shank repair stays invisible and as strong as the original metal.
Will ring repair damage the stones?
Done correctly, no. We protect the setting and stones during sizing and soldering, and we check both under magnification before pickup. For tension settings or fragile vintage pieces, we also explain any added risk during the free inspection.
Do you replace lost diamonds?
Yes. We source matching diamonds and gemstones by cut, color, and clarity, and then we reset them securely. For details, see our stone replacement page.
Do you repair antique or heirloom rings?
Yes. Antique and heirloom rings need a jeweler experienced with older settings, vintage metalwork, and period-appropriate techniques. Because we handle these regularly, we never push a customer toward a modern replacement.
Do you serve customers from Ventura, Camarillo, and Port Hueneme?
Yes. Customers travel to our Oxnard shop from across Ventura County every day. In fact, most ring repairs brought in before noon are ready the same afternoon.
Is the inspection really free?
Yes. Walk in, and we examine the ring and give you the price in writing. If you decide not to proceed, you simply take the ring home at no charge.