Can You Repair a Diamond?

Types of Diamond Damage

Diamonds can sustain scratches, chips, cracks, and even large fractures in many ways. For example, if you show off your diamond engagement ring in daily life, the wear and tear can take its toll.

In most cases, it’s not the diamonds that sustain damage but the mountings, prongs, bands, and chains surrounding them. Precious metals are much more prone to scratching and deformation than diamonds. However, the gems themselves can also become damaged.

How We Repair Your Diamonds

We utilize different strategies for diamond repair depending on the type and extent of damage. If there’s a small scratch, chip, or crack, we can often eliminate it through polishing alone. Larger chips require more substantial work.

If your diamond has sustained substantial damage, we may need to cut it to create a fresh, chip-free edge. Our master jewelers can often recommend different shapes for your piece, so the new cut will allow its brilliance to shine through without sacrificing much material.

What About Unwanted Inclusions?

Diamond inclusions are natural blemishes or imperfections that occur as the stones form. Some look like minor marks, while others appear like tiny bubbles, chips, or hazy spots. Most people view inclusions as a part of their pieces and don’t worry about them.

If you have a diamond with an unwanted inclusion, we may be able to help. A master jeweler may be able to recut the stone to remove the blemish, but it’s not always worth the sacrifice. Your diamond may lose a substantial amount of its weight. Ask for a professional opinion first.

So, Can You Repair a Diamond?

Bring it to the Experts at Elizabeth Diamond Company

Can you repair a diamond? The answer is a resounding yes. As long as you take action immediately and bring your jewelry to our master jewelers, we should be able to help.