Jewelry Repair · Hays, Kansas
Ring and Jewelry Repair with 45+ Years at the Bench
Kuhn’s Diamond Jewelers repairs engagement rings, wedding bands, chains, earrings and heirloom jewelry in our own on-site shop at 4320 Vine St, Suite 30, in Hays, Kansas.
Bring your piece in for a free estimate. We inspect it with you at the counter, explain what it needs, and give you a price and a pickup date before any work begins. Most repairs are finished within a few days.
Engagement Rings
Engagement Ring Repair
An engagement ring is worn every day, and the parts that hold the diamond take the most wear. Small problems, such as a bent or thinning prong, are inexpensive to fix early. Left alone, the same problem can lead to a lost center stone. These are the engagement ring repairs we handle most often:
- Prong re-tipping and rebuilding: adding new metal to worn prong tips so they grip the diamond securely again.
- Loose stone tightening: resetting a center stone or side stones that move, click or catch on clothing.
- Missing stone replacement: matching and setting a replacement diamond or gemstone.
- Head and setting replacement: replacing a worn four- or six-prong head when re-tipping is no longer enough.
- Resizing with stones in place: sizing a ring up or down while protecting the diamonds in the band.
- Sizing beads: adding small metal beads inside the band so a ring stays upright and fits snugly without a full resize.
- Remounting: moving your original diamond into a new or updated setting. See our custom ring design service.
Shopping for a new ring rather than repairing one? Browse engagement rings at Kuhn’s.
Wedding Bands
Wedding Ring and Band Repair
Wedding bands usually need attention after years of daily wear, after a change in finger size, or after an accident at work or home. Common wedding ring repairs include:
Fit and structure
- Ring sizing: making a band larger or smaller in gold, platinum or sterling silver.
- Shank repair and replacement: rebuilding a band that has worn thin or cracked at the bottom.
- Soldering a wedding set: joining an engagement ring and wedding band so they stop spinning and rubbing against each other.
- Reshaping: rounding out a band that has been bent or flattened.
Remakes and finish
- Remaking a worn ring: recreating a wedding ring that is too damaged to repair.
- Anniversary upgrades: adding a larger center stone or redesigning a wedding set.
- Polishing and refinishing: removing scratches and restoring the original shine or a matte finish.
- Rhodium plating: restoring the bright white color of white gold.
Want to add names, a date or a message inside your band once it is repaired? Our engraving service is handled in the same store.
Chains, Earrings & Heirlooms
Necklace, Chain, Earring and Heirloom Repair
We also repair everyday and inherited jewelry that is not a ring:
- Chain repair: soldering broken links and fixing kinked chains.
- Clasp replacement: replacing worn spring rings and lobster clasps before a necklace or bracelet falls off.
- Pendant and bail repair: fixing the loop that connects a pendant to its chain.
- Earring repair: replacing broken posts and backs, and repairing hinged hoops.
- Bracelet repair: fixing links, hinges and safety catches.
- Pearl and bead restringing: restringing strands, with knots between pearls where appropriate.
- Heirloom restoration: carefully repairing older family pieces, or redesigning them into something you will wear through our custom design center.
Why Kuhn’s
45 Years of Repair Experience, With Modern Tools
A jeweler store with experience
Kuhn’s Diamond Jewelers has been repairing jewelry for more than 45 years. You can expect a clear explanation of what your piece needs, and someone who knows exactly how the work was done if you ever have a question later.
Laser welding for delicate work
Our shop uses a jewelry laser welder in addition to a traditional torch. A laser welder joins metal with a very small, concentrated point of heat. That matters because many gemstones, such as emeralds, opals and some treated stones, can be damaged by the broad heat of a torch. With a laser welder, a prong, seam or link can often be repaired right next to a stone without removing the stone first. It also allows cleaner joins on fine chains and thin, older pieces. Randy will tell you during the estimate which method is right for your piece.
The Process
How Jewelry Repair Works at Kuhn’s
- 1Bring it in.Stop by our Hays store during business hours. No appointment is needed for an estimate.
- 2Inspect it together.We examine the piece under magnification and show you what is worn or damaged.
- 3Approve the estimate.You receive a price and pickup date. Work starts only after you approve it.
- 4We’ll handle your repair.Your piece is repaired, cleaned and checked before it goes back to you.
- 5Pick it up.We will contact you when it is ready.
Pricing
What Jewelry Repair Costs
The price depends on the piece and the work it needs, so we give every customer a free estimate instead of a one-size-fits-all price. These factors have the biggest effect on cost:
| Factor | Why it affects the price |
|---|---|
| Metal type | Platinum and high-karat gold cost more to add and take more labor to work than sterling silver or lower-karat gold. |
| Size change | Sizing up requires adding metal. Larger changes need more metal and more work. |
| Stones in the band | Channel-set, pavé and eternity bands need extra care so the stones stay secure after sizing. |
| Number of prongs or stones | Re-tipping is priced per prong, and each replacement stone adds cost. |
| Condition | A thin or cracked shank may need rebuilding before other work can be done. |
Check Your Rings
Signs Your Ring Needs a Repair
Check your rings every few months, or bring them in and we will look at them for you. Have a ring looked at if you notice any of these signs:
- The diamond moves, rattles or makes a clicking sound when tapped.
- The ring snags on sweaters, hair or bedding.
- A prong looks flat, bent or shorter than the others.
- The band looks thinner at the bottom or has a visible crack.
- The ring spins on your finger or no longer slides over your knuckle.
- White gold is turning yellow in spots.
Reviews
What Customers Say About Our Repairs
“Sari helped me with putting sizing beads on my ring for a proper fit… I live a bit farther away and Kuhn’s had a fast turnaround time! Now my ring fits perfectly.”
Jamie S., Google review
“One day turn around on my ring repair. Looked like new when I picked it up. Highly recommend this jeweler.”
Janice W., Google review
“Had to get my wedding ring replaced/remade – looks even better than the real thing! Very pleased with everything they did for me!”
K. G., Google review
“For our fiftieth anniversary Kuhn’s helped us upgrade and design my wedding rings. They did everything in-house.”
Julius S., Google review
“Great service from the moment I entered the store until I picked up my finished ring a few days later. Beautiful work.”
Janeen W., Google review
“I grew up knowing this store. Very happy to find they do in store work if you need something repaired.”
C. B., Google review
Had a repair done at Kuhn’s? Leave us a Google review, or read more customer testimonials.
Visit Us
Serving Hays and Western Kansas
Kuhn’s Diamond Jewelers is a family-owned jewelry store in Hays. Customers bring repairs to us from across Western Kansas and Southwestern Nebraska, including Salina, Garden City, Dodge City, Ellsworth and Hoisington.
Because most repairs are finished within a few days, out-of-town customers can often drop off and pick up on planned trips to Hays. Our store is at 4320 Vine St, Suite 30, Hays, KS 67601.
FAQ
Jewelry Repair FAQs
Can every ring be resized?
No. Most gold, platinum and sterling silver rings can be resized. Rings made of tungsten, titanium or ceramic generally cannot. Eternity bands with stones all the way around are difficult to size. If your ring cannot be resized, we will explain the options, such as sizing beads or a new band.
Do you repair jewelry that was not bought at Kuhn’s?
Yes. We repair jewelry from any store, as well as inherited pieces.
Who repairs my jewelry?
Repairs are handled by Kuhn’s Diamond Jewelers, who has been repairing jewelry for more than 45 years.
How long does ring sizing take?
Most ring sizing is done within a few days. Rings with stones in the band, or rings that need extra metal added, can take longer. Your estimate includes a pickup date.
Do I need an appointment?
No appointment is needed for a free repair estimate. Stop in Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., or Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Should I get an appraisal after a repair?
If you replaced a stone, rebuilt a setting or changed a ring’s design, an updated appraisal helps keep your insurance coverage accurate. Learn about jewelry appraisals at Kuhn’s.
What can I do with broken jewelry I no longer want?
You can redesign it into a new piece through our custom design service, or sell the gold to us. See We Buy Gold.
Get a Free Jewelry Repair Estimate in Hays
Bring your ring, necklace or heirloom to 4320 Vine St, Suite 30, Hays, KS 67601.
Mon–Fri 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. · Sat 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. · Sun closed
