Repair Pricing

Outpost Gold & Gem – Jewelry Repair Pricing

All prices are subject to change without notice and may vary based on complexity, metal type, stone type, and condition of the piece.

Please Note: All prices listed are estimates only. In most cases, the final cost may be less than quoted. A detailed assessment will be provided before any work begins. If there are any additional charges or fees beyond the estimate, you will be informed and must approve them before we proceed. No surprises — just quality craftsmanship at a fair price.

Ring Services

Ring Sizing

Service Description Sterling Silver 10K–14K Gold 18K Gold Platinum
Size Down (up to 2 sizes) Ladies ring up to 3mm $25+ $45 (+)(-) $65 (+)(-) $175 (+)(-)
Size Down (up to 2 sizes) Gents ring 3mm+ $55+ $75 (+)(-) $95 (+)(-) $225 (+)(-)
Size Up (1 size) Ladies ring up to 3mm $55+ $75 (+)(-) $95 (+)(-) $225 (+)(-)
Size Up (1 size) Gents ring 3mm+ $65+ $90 (+)(-) $110 (+)(-) $270 (+)(-)
Each Additional Size Per size beyond first $12+ $15 (+)(-) $20 (+)(-) $45 (+)(-)

Ring Repairs

Service Description Sterling Silver 10K–14K Gold 18K Gold Platinum
Solder Break in Ring Repair single break $35+ $50 (+)(-) $60 (+)(-) $150 (+)(-)
Solder 2 Rings Together Wedding set, etc. $60+ $80 (+)(-) $95 (+)(-) $240 (+)(-)
Solder 3 Rings Together Triple ring set $85+ $110 (+)(-) $130 (+)(-) $330 (+)(-)
Straighten & Refinish Ring Reshape bent ring $30+ $40 (+)(-) $50 (+)(-) $120 (+)(-)
Cut 2 Rings Apart & Refinish Separate soldered rings $75+ $100 (+)(-) $120 (+)(-) $300 (+)(-)

Stone & Prong Work — Tipping & Rebuilding

Prong Repairs

Service Description Sterling Silver 10K–14K Gold 18K Gold Platinum
Retip 1 Prong Single prong rebuild $35+ $55 (+)(-) $65 (+)(-) $150 (+)(-)
Retip Each Additional Prong Per prong (same job) $15+ $20 (+)(-) $25 (+)(-) $60 (+)(-)
Full Prong Replacement First prong $45+ $60 (+)(-) $75 (+)(-) $120 (+)(-)
Full Prong (Additional) Per prong (same job) $25+ $30 (+)(-) $38 (+)(-) $90 (+)(-)
V-Prong Repair Specialty prong $25+ $50 (+)(-) $65 (+)(-) $150 (+)(-)
Smooth/Straighten Prongs Includes refinish $35+ $50 (+)(-) $60 (+)(-) $120 (+)(-)

Stone Setting

Service Description Sterling Silver 10K–14K Gold 18K Gold Platinum
Set Stone (.01–.05 ct) Includes refinish $30+ $30 (+)(-) $30 (+)(-) $30 (+)(-)
Set Stone (.06–.10 ct) Includes refinish $30+ $30 (+)(-) $30 (+)(-) $30 (+)(-)
Set Stone (.11–.25 ct) Includes refinish $30+ $30 (+)(-) $30 (+)(-) $30 (+)(-)
Set Stone (.26–.75 ct) Includes refinish $40+ $50 (+)(-) $50 (+)(-) $100 (+)(-)
Set Stone (.76–1.00 ct) Includes refinish $50+ $75 (+)(-) $75 (+)(-) $125 (+)(-)
Set Stone (1.01–1.50 ct) Includes refinish $50+ $100 (+)(-) $100 (+)(-) $150 (+)(-)
Set Stone (1.51–2.00 ct) Includes refinish $60+ $120 (+)(-) $120 (+)(-) $200 (+)(-)
Fancy Shape Surcharge Per stone (add 15%) +15% +15% +15% +15%
Bezel Setting Surcharge Per stone (add 20%) +20% +20% +20% +20%

Stone Tightening

Service Description Sterling Silver 10K–14K Gold 18K Gold Platinum
Tighten Center Stone Includes refinish $20+ $50 (+)(-) $50 (+)(-) $100 (+)(-)
Tighten Side Stones First stone $15+ $25 (+)(-) $35 (+)(-) $100 (+)(-)
Each Additional Stone Same job $12+ $20 (+)(-) $20 (+)(-) $50 (+)(-)
Tighten Channel Stones First stone QUOTE QUOTE QUOTE QUOTE
Tighten Baguette First stone QUOTE QUOTE QUOTE QUOTE

Head Work

Service Description Sterling Silver 10K–14K Gold 18K Gold Platinum
Build & Set Head (.01–.15 ct) New head with setting $40+ $95 (+)(-) $110 (+)(-) $238 (+)(-)
Build & Set Head (.16–.25 ct) New head with setting $90+ $90 (+)(-) $126 (+)(-) $277 (+)(-)
Build & Set Head (.26–.50 ct) New head with setting $125+ $125 (+)(-) $150 (+)(-) $375 (+)(-)
Build & Set Head (.51–.75 ct) New head with setting $140+ $150 (+)(-) $175 (+)(-) $425 (+)(-)
Build & Set Head (.76–1.00 ct) New head with setting $160+ $190 (+)(-) $218 (+)(-) $475 (+)(-)
Install Existing Head Head supplied $40+ $50 (+)(-) $60 (+)(-) $125 (+)(-)
Straighten Head Repair bent head $35+ $35 (+)(-) $35 (+)(-) $113 (+)(-)
Lower Head Adjust height N/A N/A N/A N/A

Other Stone Services

Service Description Sterling Silver 10K–14K Gold 18K Gold Platinum
Remove Stone Per stone $6+ $6 (+)(-) $6 (+)(-) $6 (+)(-)
Rebuild Channel Per millimeter QUOTE QUOTE QUOTE QUOTE
Epoxy Pearl Plus refinish charge $30+ $30 (+)(-) $30 (+)(-) $30 (+)(-)

Chain & Clasp Work

Chain Repairs

Service Description Sterling Silver 10K–14K Gold 18K Gold Platinum
Solder Chain (Regular) Single break repair $20+ $35 (+)(-) $42 (+)(-) $90 (+)(-)
Solder Chain (Hollow) Hollow chain repair $25+ $45 (+)(-) $54 (+)(-) $100 (+)(-)
Rivet Link Specialty repair $30+ $40 (+)(-) $48 (+)(-) $120 (+)(-)
Tube Link Repair Specialty repair $30+ $40 (+)(-) $48 (+)(-) $120 (+)(-)
Supply & Solder Jump Ring With jump ring $18+ $32 (+)(-) $38 (+)(-) $76 (+)(-)
Tighten Clasp Adjust tension $15+ $20 (+)(-) $20 (+)(-) $20 (+)(-)
Attach Chain to Pendant Simple attach $8+ $10 (+)(-) $12 (+)(-) $25 (+)(-)

Safety Additions

Service Description Sterling Silver 10K–14K Gold 18K Gold Platinum
Figure 8 Safety Add safety clasp $25+ $45 (+)(-) $54 (+)(-) $100 (+)(-)
Safety Chain Add safety chain $25+ $80 (+)(-) $96 (+)(-) $200 (+)(-)

Polishing & Finishing

Service Description Sterling Silver 10K–14K Gold 18K Gold Platinum
Polish & Clean Full ultrasonic clean + hand polish FREE FREE FREE FREE
Polish & Refinish . $25+ $40 (+)(-) $40 (+)(-) $50 (+)(-)
Polish & Rhodium Plate White gold finish $60+ $70 (+)(-) $70 (+)(-) $80 (+)(-)
Full Refinish + Gold Plate Yellow gold plating N/A N/A N/A N/A
Rhodium Plating Anti-tarnish white finish (add to polish) $45+ $50+ (+)(-) $60+ (+)(-) N/A
Gold Plating Refresh Yellow gold overlay (add to polish) N/A N/A N/A N/A

Shank Repairs

Service Description Sterling Silver 10K–14K Gold 18K Gold Platinum
Partial Shank Rebuild ¼ of band (up to 3mm wide) $50+ $100 (+)(-) $175 (+)(-) $300 (+)(-)
Partial Shank Rebuild ½ of band (3–5mm wide) QUOTE QUOTE QUOTE QUOTE
¼ Shank Up to 3mm wide $65+ $150 (+)(-) $180 (+)(-) $450 (+)(-)
¼ Shank 3–5mm wide $75+ $200 (+)(-) $240 (+)(-) $600 (+)(-)
½ Shank Up to 3mm wide $90+ $200 (+)(-) $240 (+)(-) $600 (+)(-)
½ Shank 3–5mm wide $115+ $300 (+)(-) $360 (+)(-) $900 (+)(-)
¾ Shank Up to 3mm wide $115+ $250 (+)(-) $300 (+)(-) $750 (+)(-)
¾ Shank 3–5mm wide $138+ $350 (+)(-) $420 (+)(-) $1050 (+)(-)
Full Shank Replacement Complete new band $150+ $400 (+)(-) $500 (+)(-) $1200 (+)(-)

Earring & Post Work

Service Description Sterling Silver 10K–14K Gold 18K Gold Platinum
Replace Posts/Backs Supply & install new posts (per earring) $25+ $45 (+)(-) $65 (+)(-) $100 (+)(-)
Solder Earring Post Sterling silver $35+
Solder Earring Post Gold $45 (+)(-) $45 (+)(-)
Replace Earring Back Friction back (per pair) $8+ $8 (+)(-) $8 (+)(-) $8 (+)(-)
Replace Screw Back Screw-on style (per pair) $25+ $25 (+)(-) $25 (+)(-) $25 (+)(-)
Repair Jump Ring Earring dangle (per earring) $25+ $25 (+)(-) $25 (+)(-) $25 (+)(-)
Straighten Hooks Repair & refinish dangle earrings N/A N/A N/A N/A

Engraving

Service Description Price Notes
Engraving (Inside Ring) Up to 20 characters $45 Each extra char. +$2
Ring Engraving (Inside) Text engraving $50 Up to 25 characters
Pendant/Jewelry Engraving Text engraving $35 Price varies by size
Laser Engraving Flat surfaces, simple fonts QUOTE Complex designs quoted

Clasps & Findings

Clasp Replacement

Service Description Sterling Silver 10K–14K Gold 18K Gold Platinum
Small Lobster – Install With new lobster QUOTE QUOTE QUOTE QUOTE
Medium Lobster – Install With new lobster QUOTE QUOTE QUOTE QUOTE
Large Lobster – Install With new lobster QUOTE QUOTE QUOTE QUOTE
X-Large Lobster – Install With new lobster QUOTE QUOTE QUOTE QUOTE
Refinish Customer Lobster Customer supplies QUOTE QUOTE QUOTE QUOTE

Spring Ring Replacement (14K Gold)

Service Description Sterling Silver 10K–14K Gold 18K Gold Platinum
6mm Spring Ring – Install With new spring ring QUOTE QUOTE QUOTE QUOTE
7mm Spring Ring – Install With new spring ring QUOTE QUOTE QUOTE QUOTE
8mm Spring Ring – Install With new spring ring QUOTE QUOTE QUOTE QUOTE

Spring Ring Replacement (Sterling Silver)

Service Description Sterling Silver 10K–14K Gold 18K Gold Platinum
6mm Spring Ring – Install With new spring ring QUOTE QUOTE N/A QUOTE
7mm Spring Ring – Install With new spring ring QUOTE QUOTE N/A QUOTE
8mm Spring Ring – Install With new spring ring QUOTE QUOTE N/A QUOTE

Complex Repairs & Misc

Service Description Price Notes
Rebuild Crown/Head Full prong basket repair QUOTE Per stone size
Stone Tightening Inspect & secure all stones QUOTE + QUOTE each extra stone
Chain Shorten/Lengthen Adjust length + solder QUOTE + material if needed
Complex Repairs Intricate/unusual work QUOTE Price by estimate
Antique/Heirloom Work Vintage jewelry +25–50% Requires extra care
Rush Service 24–48 hour turnaround $50+ Subject to availability
Appraisal Services Per hour $100 Written documentation

Other Services

Pearl Services

Service Description Price Notes
Pearl Restringing (No Knots) Per inch $3.00 $10 minimum
Pearl Restringing (Knotted) Per inch $7.00 Between each pearl

Watch Services

Service Description Price Notes
Watch Battery Replacement Standard battery $15 Most watches
Size Watch Band (Flex) Metal expansion $20 Remove/add links
Size Watch Band (Pins) Pin-style links $15 Remove/add links

Miscellaneous Services

Service Description Price Notes
Jewelry Cleaning (Professional) Ultrasonic + steam $20 Complex pieces may be more
Jewelry Cleaning (Simple) Basic clean & polish $10 Single item
Ring Guard (Slip-On) Size adjuster $11 Temporary sizing aid
Sizing Bumps (Permanent) Inside ring bumps $80 Permanent size adjust
Butterfly Insert Comfort sizing $90 Hinged insert

Policy Notes

  • Minimum Charge: $20 for any repair service (covers shop minimum)
  • Consultation: FREE estimate before any work begins
  • Complex Repairs: Intricate or unusual work priced by estimate
  • Antique/Heirloom Work: +25–50% surcharge (requires extra care)