Stone Replacement Bendigo
Lost a diamond or gemstone from your jewellery?
At Stone Theory Studio, we provide professional stone replacement services from our Eaglehawk workshop, helping restore rings, pendants, earrings and other treasured jewellery after a stone has been lost or damaged.
Whether the missing stone is a diamond, sapphire, ruby, emerald, opal or another gemstone, we can assess your jewellery and discuss the most appropriate replacement options.
All work is completed on-site. We never send your jewellery away, ensuring your piece remains in our care throughout the entire restoration process.
Why Do Stones Fall Out?
In most cases, stones don't fall out because of bad luck.
They fall out because the setting holding them has worn over time.
Claws gradually wear thinner through everyday use, settings become damaged, and metal can weaken after years of wear. Eventually a stone can become loose and fall out completely.
This is why we always assess the condition of the setting before replacing any stone.
Simply replacing the stone without addressing the cause of the loss can result in the replacement stone being lost as well.
Stone Replacement Is More Than Replacing The Stone
Many stone replacement jobs also require repair work to the setting.
This may include:
- Claw retipping
- Claw rebuilding
- Setting repairs
- Rebuilding worn settings
- Replacing damaged settings
- Rebuilding worn under-baskets
- Replacing illusion plates
- Structural restoration of antique jewellery
Our goal is not just to replace the missing stone, but to ensure the jewellery can safely retain it for years to come.
Can You Match My Existing Stone?
In many cases, yes.
We can often source replacement stones that closely match the original in:
- Size
- Shape
- Colour
- Quality
- Cut style
However, every gemstone is unique and exact matches are not always possible, particularly in older jewellery or jewellery containing natural coloured gemstones.
Where multiple matching options are available, we will discuss them with you before proceeding.
Can You Replace Diamonds?
Yes.
We regularly replace:
- Natural diamonds
- Sapphires
- Rubies
- Emeralds
- Opals
- Garnets
- Topaz
- Amethyst
- Aquamarine
- Citrine
- Other precious and semi-precious gemstones
The most appropriate replacement will depend on the original jewellery, your budget and your preferences.
What If I Still Have The Stone?
If the stone has fallen out but has been recovered, bring it with you.
In many cases, the original stone can simply be reset once the cause of the stone loss has been identified and repaired.
This is often the most economical solution and preserves the original character of the piece.
How Long Does Stone Replacement Take?
Every stone replacement job is different.
If a suitable replacement stone is readily available, most jobs are completed within one to two weeks.
Where a stone must be specially sourced, matched or cut, additional time may be required.
If setting repairs, claw rebuilding, restoration work or resizing are also required, turnaround times may be longer.
We will provide an estimated timeframe once the jewellery has been assessed.
Can I Wear My Jewellery If A Stone Has Fallen Out?
We generally recommend removing the jewellery from wear until it can be assessed.
The loss of one stone is often a sign that the setting requires attention, and continued wear may increase the risk of additional stones becoming loose or being lost.
Early assessment can often prevent further damage and reduce repair costs.
Why Choose Stone Theory Studio?
- All work completed on-site in our Eaglehawk workshop
- No outsourcing to external workshops
- Diamond and gemstone replacement
- Setting repair and claw rebuilding available
- Honest advice and transparent pricing
- Servicing Bendigo, Eaglehawk and surrounding areas
Not Sure If Your Stone Can Be Replaced?
Visit our Eaglehawk studio for an assessment.
Whether you've lost a small accent diamond or a significant centre stone, we'll inspect the setting, discuss your options and recommend the most appropriate solution.
Stone Theory Studio – Professional Stone Replacement in Bendigo.
