Various Textured Finishes
The type of finish on a ring can have a significant impact on the overall appearance of the piece. There are several different popular finish options, but all of them will eventually show signs of wear over time, and that can certainly take away from the beauty of the original design. And, of course, this type of damage will begin to show faster on the pieces you wear most often.
So, if you find that your wedding rings or other favorite pieces are beginning to look a little dull or worn, it's time to bring them in for some professional attention from our skilled artisans. We'll restore whatever type of finish was originally on the piece, or we can apply a new one to mix things up a bit if that's what you would prefer.
Process Overview
Whether you recently acquired an old family heirloom in need of some loving care or you want to restore the original shine to your bridal set, we have the skill and experience to produce the beautiful results you're looking for. While refinishing jobs can involve a wide variety of special considerations and additional steps, the general process we follow for each piece is outlined below.
- The first step in any refinishing job is to identify the original texture used on the piece so that we can match it.
- Before applying a new finish, we'll clean the piece thoroughly to ensure that there is no other damage that needs to be addressed and to make it easier to apply the finish properly.
- We'll then add the finish that was originally present or an alternate one that you specify.
- Finally, we'll re-plate the piece if necessary, and polish it to restore it to brand new condition.
Types of Finishes
There are several types of finishes generally used on jewelry, and we can restore any of them. The most common of these include a high polish, brushed, hammered, wire brushed, and sandblasted. Even if you're not sure which type of finish was used on your piece to begin with, we can figure it out for you and restore it to its original appearance.
We can also change the type of finish on a piece, whether the original one is worn down or not. If you're looking to create a different aesthetic on a piece or help make it better reflect your personal style, changing the finish can really help. And including contrasting finishes is a good way to add complexity to a design, which is something we can do for you as well.
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I found Joseph Jewelry while trying to find a good jeweler who did unique mens designs. After seeing their flexibility with custom designs I I knew they were the designers for me. However I was uncomfortable with ordering something online without seeing some of their work in real life, and trying on similar style that I was interested. Living just a 2.5 hour drive away I made the trip down there. Now, normally I hate going into jewelry stores, you walk in and get jumped on and followed around the shop. Upon entering the store, I was greeted by a young woman who told me she would be available if I had any questions or wanted to try anything on, and she went back to work at her desk. Awesome. After browsing for a little while I decided to try things on to get a feel for the ring and the look, as I'm not normally a wearer of jewelry. I was glad I did. A lot of the designs I was originally interested in didn't suit me at all. I found something much more basic that I loved, and was able to tweak based on features I did and didn't like. Within 3 weeks it was ready to go and mailed directly to me. Great quality, and something I will love for a long time.
