Specialized Jewelry Services in Eden Prairie, Minnesota
At Brugen Jewelers, we provide more than traditional jewelry repair. With over 40 years of experience, we take on specialized services, unusual repairs, and delicate restoration work that many jewelry stores may not offer.
Whether you need an emergency ring removed, an older piece restored, a ring adjusted for a more comfortable fit, or a difficult repair evaluated, we approach every item with patience, precision, and careful attention to detail.
More Than Standard Jewelry Repair
Some jewelry problems do not fit into a standard repair category. A ring may be stuck on a swollen finger, an antique piece may require a custom solution, or a family heirloom may need careful restoration rather than simple replacement.
Our experienced jewelers evaluate each piece individually and recommend the safest and most practical solution whenever possible.
Our Specialized Jewelry Services
Emergency Ring Cutting
A ring can become dangerously tight because of swelling, injury, pregnancy, arthritis, or changes in finger size.
We provide careful emergency ring cutting to safely remove rings that can no longer slide over the finger. After removal, we can inspect the ring and discuss possible repair or resizing options.
Ring Sizing and Fit Adjustment
We resize rings to improve comfort and achieve a more secure fit.
Depending on the ring’s design, metal, stones, and construction, the process may involve:
- Making a ring larger or smaller
- Adding or removing metal
- Adjusting the shank
- Repairing worn areas
- Checking stone settings after resizing
- Refinishing and polishing the ring
Every ring is evaluated individually because some designs require a more specialized approach.
Ring Stretching and Rolling
Some plain bands may be enlarged through controlled stretching or rolling rather than cutting and adding metal.
This option may work for certain:
- Plain gold bands
- Wedding bands
- Simple rings without stones
- Rings with sufficient metal thickness
Not every ring can be safely stretched. Rings with stones, engraving, hollow construction, delicate settings, or certain metals may require another resizing method.
Antique and Vintage Jewelry Restoration
Older jewelry often requires a different level of care than modern mass-produced pieces.
We work with antique, vintage, and heirloom jewelry to preserve as much of the original design and character as possible while improving stability, appearance, and wearability.
Restoration may include:
- Repairing worn or damaged settings
- Reinforcing weak areas
- Restoring clasps and connections
- Replacing missing components when possible
- Repairing antique chains
- Refinishing metal
- Cleaning delicate pieces
- Evaluating loose or damaged stones
Each vintage item is examined individually before work begins.
Unusual and Difficult Repairs
Some pieces require creative problem-solving, custom adjustments, or repair methods that are not available through standard jewelry-service chains.
We welcome unusual and difficult repair requests, including:
- Older pieces with discontinued parts
- Jewelry with unusual construction
- Damaged heirloom pieces
- Broken clasps or connections
- Worn or weakened metal
- Difficult chain repairs
- Custom fitting problems
- Pieces previously declined by other repair shops
We will carefully inspect the item and explain what may be possible before beginning any work.
Chain and Clasp Repair
We repair many types of broken or damaged chains and clasps, including:
- Broken links
- Damaged jump rings
- Loose connections
- Worn clasps
- Lobster clasp replacement
- Spring-ring clasp replacement
- Bracelet and necklace adjustments
For delicate, hollow, vintage, or heavily worn chains, we will first evaluate whether the repair can be completed safely.
Stone and Prong Inspection
Loose stones and worn prongs can lead to the loss of valuable or sentimental gemstones.
We inspect jewelry for:
- Loose stones
- Bent or worn prongs
- Damaged settings
- Weak mounting areas
- Missing stones
- Signs of previous damage
When appropriate, we can tighten stones, rebuild or repair prongs, and recommend additional work to make the piece safer to wear.
Gold and Silver Jewelry Cleaning
We professionally clean and polish gold and silver jewelry to remove everyday buildup, tarnish, and surface dullness.
Services may include:
- Ultrasonic cleaning when appropriate
- Steam cleaning
- Hand cleaning
- Tarnish removal
- Polishing
- Removal of light surface scratches
- Inspection for loose stones or worn areas
The existing cleaning page already describes ultrasonic cleaning, steam cleaning, hand polishing, tarnish removal, and inspection for loose stones.
Learn more about our Jewelry Cleaning & Polishing services.
Have a Jewelry Repair That Is Difficult to Describe?
Bring your jewelry to Brugen Jewelers for an in-person evaluation. We will inspect the piece, discuss the available options, and explain what may be possible before any work begins.