DIY Tips to Fix Up Old Jewelry You Never Wear!

Jewelry can hold sentimental value beyond just looking pretty and shiny. Necklaces can be passed down in families throughout the generations, and we can receive earrings for momentous life occasions. Whatever the story is behind your jewelry, chances are, you do not want to throw it away or cast aside when it breaks. Instead, you probably want to fix it, but how? We have rounded up some awesome jewelry repair hacks so you can fix that bling you never wear!

How to Repair a Broken Necklace

It can be very frustrating when you are out to dinner and your necklace breaks, falling onto the sidewalk. Sometimes, it can be tempting to just throw it away and think all hope is lost (especially if there are beads involved that are rolling every which way on the ground!), but save it instead and watch this video. You can repair it yourself!

How to Repair Rhinestone Jewelry

Rhinestones are awesome and sparkly, but when one falls out of the necklace, it leaves a gaping hole in your jewelry design that just doesn’t look good. This video will show you how to replace a missing rhinestone in a vintage rhinestone brooch. First, try to find a matching stone which is difficult, but you can try online shops like Etsy.

How to Attach or Replace a Clasp

This video will show you how to attach or replace a clasp for your necklace or bracelet. To do this, you will need two pairs of needle-nose pliers, two small metal jump rings, and your new clasp.

DIY Accessories – How to Fix a Broken Necklace

In this video, you’ll learn about some handy accessories you can use to fix your broken, stretchy-string jewelry. The person in the video then shows you how to fix it step by step. The next time your stretchy-string bracelet with the beads breaks, you don’t need to throw it away just because it was a cheap buy from the sidewalk. Instead, you can easily repair it!

How to Repair and Polish Jewelry

This video will show you how to clean and polish your jewelry, but be prepared: you need more advanced tools than a cloth and some soap. The video is sponsored by JoolTool, which is a product you could consider purchasing if you have a lot of pieces to fix. If you think you need a new tool, go about it the Green Monster way and share it with your friends and family. Who knows, maybe you could earn the crown of neighborhood jewelry repair person and help everyone start wearing their cast-off necklaces again!

 Have you ever fixed your jewelry? Share your tips with us in the comments!