Jewelry Repair in Marlton, NJ

Billig Jewelers started in 1988 as a repair bench in Philadelphia. Repair is still the work the business is built on, and it still happens on site. From $25, most repairs in one to two weeks. Final pricing is confirmed after we inspect the item.

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How we work

Everything on our bench

Your jewelry stays in our Marlton location and is repaired by our own team — direct control over the work and the turnaround.

Laser welding

Concentrates heat into a pinhead-sized area, so opals, pearls, emeralds and tanzanites face far less heat exposure. Each piece assessed individually.

Insured while in our care

Documented at intake and stored in our safe. Customer items are insured while in our care for up to $100,000. No deposit.

One-year warranty on workmanship

Covers the specific work performed — not accidental damage, normal wear or the natural wearing of finishes. Applies to pieces bought anywhere.

Costume jewelry too

From $25. The piece your grandmother wore counts regardless of the metal. We tell you first whether a repair is likely to hold.

Common repairs and what they cost

Chain and clasp — from $20
Gold solder $25–$50, silver $20–$40. Clasp replacement from $50, plus the cost of the clasp when applicable. Jump ring or bail $50–$75. Polishing included.
Prong repair — from $45
From $45 for minor prong work, per ring. Rebuilding multiple prongs is quoted after inspection. Worn prongs are how people lose center stones, and they fail quietly.
Stone work — from $50
Tightening $50–$100 per ring. Replacement labor from $50, depending on the complexity of the setting; the replacement stone itself is priced separately.
Rhodium plating — from $45
Rings from $45, other pieces from $50. White gold is alloyed with lighter-colored metals and usually finished with rhodium plating, which wears with use and can be renewed.
Pearl restringing — $50–$125 per strand
Per knotted strand, based on length, pearl size and condition. Knots between pearls stop a broken strand becoming a floor full of pearls.
Cleaning — Free
Ultrasonic or steam, walk-in service, whenever the piece can be safely cleaned. Costume and gold-plated repair from $25. Antique and heirloom restoration is quoted individually.

What happens when you bring a piece in

1. Examine
We look at it with you there and explain what has failed and why.
2. Quote
A written estimate before anything begins. Free, no obligation, no deposit.
3. Secure
The piece is photographed and documented at intake, then stored in our safe. Customer items are insured while in our care for up to $100,000.
4. Repair
Done at our bench in Marlton. If we find damage beyond the quote, we stop and call you first.

Full jewelry repair price list

Chains and necklaces

Repair	Price	Turnaround
Chain solder, gold	$25–$50	1 week
Chain solder, silver	$20–$40	1 week
Clasp replacement, lobster or spring ring	From $50, plus the cost of the clasp when applicable	1 week
Jump ring or bail repair	$50–$75	1 week
Chain shortening or lengthening	$50–$75	1 week

Rings

Repair	Price	Turnaround
Prong repair, minor work	From $45 per ring	1 week
Rebuilding multiple prongs	Quoted after inspection	Quoted at drop-off
Head or basket replacement	From $125	1 week
Stone tightening	$50–$100	1 week
Stone replacement, labor	From $50; replacement stone additional	1 week
Ring resizing	From $75	5 business days

Earrings and bracelets

Repair	Price	Turnaround
Earring post repair or replacement	From $100 per pair	1–2 weeks
Earring back replacement	From $25 per pair	1–2 weeks
Bracelet hinge repair	From $100	1–2 weeks
Bracelet clasp repair	From $100	1–2 weeks

Finishing and restoration

Service	Price	Turnaround
Rhodium plating, ring	From $45	1 week
Rhodium plating, other pieces	From $50	1 week
Professional polishing	$25–$100	1 week
Ultrasonic or steam cleaning	No charge	Walk-in
Pearl restringing, knotted	$50–$125 per strand	1–2 weeks
Antique or heirloom restoration	Quoted individually	Quoted individually

Minimum charge is $25.

Prong Repair and Rebuilding

Minor prong work starts at $45 per ring; rebuilding multiple prongs is quoted after inspection. Final pricing depends on how many prongs need attention, the metal, and the type and value of the stones.

Worn prongs are the single most common way people lose a center stone, and they fail quietly. The prong thins from years of catching on fabric until one day it bends instead of holding. Have prongs checked every six to twelve months — it is a two-minute look and it is free.

Rhodium Plating

White gold rings re-plate from $45; other pieces from $50.

White gold is created by alloying gold with lighter-colored metals. Many white-gold pieces are finished with bright white rhodium plating, which gradually wears with use — usually first on the underside of a ring, where the warmer color beneath begins to show. Re-plating restores it. How often that is needed depends on wear, skin chemistry and the original finish.

Pearl Restringing

Knotted restringing runs $50 to $125 per strand, based on length, pearl size and condition, and takes one to two weeks.

Pearls should be restrung when the silk starts to stretch and gaps open between the pearls, roughly every couple of years for a strand worn often. Knotting between each pearl is what stops a broken strand from becoming a floor full of pearls.

Costume and Fashion Jewelry

We repair costume and fashion jewelry, and gold-plated and gold-filled pieces, from $25.

We take this work because the piece your grandmother wore matters regardless of what it is made from. Base metals and platings behave differently under heat, so we look at the piece first and tell you honestly whether a repair is likely to hold.

Everything Happens at Our Bench in Marlton

Your jewelry remains in our Marlton location and is repaired by our own team. This gives us direct control over the work, the communication and the turnaround time.

Our bench is behind the showroom. The team includes an experienced diamond setter, a jeweler and polisher, a CAD jewelry designer, and watchmakers who work on mechanical, automatic, quartz and vintage movements.

Laser Welding for Heat-Sensitive Stones

We use laser welding where it is the right tool, including delicate repairs and pieces set with heat-sensitive stones.

Opals, pearls, emeralds and tanzanites can be damaged by excessive heat. Laser welding concentrates energy into an area smaller than a pinhead, which allows certain repairs to be completed with far less heat exposure than a torch — in many cases without unsetting the stone. Each piece is inspected individually, and stones are removed when that is the safer route.

How Long Does Jewelry Repair Take?

Standard turnaround is one to two weeks. Simple chain and ring work is often back inside a week.

Minor adjustments and professional cleaning can sometimes be done the same day, depending on the repair and the day's workload. There is no fixed cut-off — bring the piece in early and we will confirm at inspection whether same-day is possible.

Repair or Replace?

Repair usually makes sense when the underlying metal is sound, when the piece has sentimental value, or when the cost is reasonable compared with replacing it. A $45 prong repair on a ring worth many times that is rarely a difficult decision.

Consider replacing when a chain has worn thin along its whole length rather than breaking at one point, when a plated piece has lost its plating over most of its surface, or when repair costs approach the value of the item and it carries no personal meaning.

We inspect the entire piece and explain whether the repair is likely to last. If you are unsure what the piece is or whether the repair makes economic sense, we can look at it and explain your options before any work begins. For insurance or estate purposes, that is a separate conversation — see jewelry appraisals.

Serving Marlton, Cherry Hill, Voorhees and South Jersey

Our showroom is on Route 73 South in Marlton, a short drive from Cherry Hill, Voorhees, Moorestown, Mount Laurel, Medford and Haddonfield.

Billig Jewelers 330 Route 73 South, Marlton, NJ 08053 (856) 983-2300 Tuesday–Friday 10 AM – 5 PM · Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM · Closed Sunday and Monday

We repair jewelry bought anywhere. Family-owned since 1988.

Visit our Marlton showroom

Everything is done at our own bench in Marlton. Walk in for a free evaluation — no appointment needed and no deposit taken.

Location

330 Route 73 South, Marlton, NJ 08053

Hours

Tue–Fri 10 AM – 5 PM · Sat 10 AM – 4 PM · Closed Sun & Mon

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Jewelry Repair FAQ

1. How much does it cost to have jewelry repaired?

At Billig Jewelers repairs start at $25. Chain soldering runs $25 to $50 in gold, prong repair starts at $45 per ring, stone tightening runs $50 to $100, and rhodium plating from $45. Estimates are free and given before any work begins.

2. How much does it cost to have a gold necklace repaired?

Soldering a broken gold chain runs $25 to $50, depending on the gauge of the chain and how much of it has failed. Replacing a clasp starts at $50, plus the cost of the clasp when applicable. Polishing is included with both.

3. How much does it cost to have a gold ring fixed?

Minor prong work starts at $45 per ring — rebuilding multiple prongs is quoted after inspection. Stone tightening runs $50 to $100, and a head or basket replacement starts at $125. Resizing starts at $75. Final pricing depends on the metal, the setting and the stones.

4. Can a jeweler fix a broken gold necklace?

Yes. A parted link or a failed clasp is routine bench work, usually back within a week. The exception is a chain that has worn thin along its whole length rather than breaking at one point — there we will show you the wear and talk about whether repair is worth it.

5. Is repairing jewelry worth it?

Usually, when the metal is sound and only a component has failed. A $45 prong repair protects a stone worth many times that. Replacement makes more sense when a chain has worn out along its length, when plating has gone over most of a piece, or when the repair approaches the item's value and it carries no personal meaning.

6. Can gold jewelry be repaired?

Yes, in every karat — gold is highly repairable. How many times a particular piece can be worked on depends on the condition of the metal, previous repairs and how much material is left, so we assess each piece before advising another repair. We work in 10k, 14k and 18k, plus platinum and sterling silver.

7. What does an "L" stamped on jewelry mean?

A single "L" is usually a maker's, manufacturer's or sponsor's mark rather than a metal-purity mark, and it cannot identify the metal on its own. Purity is stamped separately — 14K, 585, 750, 925, PLAT — but those marks can wear away, be removed during sizing, or never have been applied. Bring the piece in; we can inspect and test it to determine its likely metal content while you wait.

8. Do you repair jewelry bought somewhere else?

Yes, after inspecting the piece. No receipt needed and no surcharge.

Still have questions?

Call us at856-983-2300or visit our Marlton showroom. We’re always happy to help.

Bring the piece in.

Free estimate, no deposit, and a one-year warranty on every repair. Nothing leaves our bench.

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