Tip And Prong Repair

Learn about Tip & Prong Repair

Prongs are the small claws of metal that hold a gemstone in its setting. They are also the part of a ring that takes the most abuse. Prongs catch on fabric, wear down against hard surfaces, and thin out gradually over years of daily contact. When a prong wears through or breaks, the stone it holds is at immediate risk of falling out. In many cases, a stone is lost before the wearer even notices the prong is damaged.

Prong retipping is the process of adding metal to a worn or broken prong to restore its original height and holding strength. It is one of the most important preventive maintenance services in jewelry care. At Wise Family Jewelers, prong work is performed by hand under magnification by a bench jeweler who has been setting diamonds for over 50 years. Irene also checks prong condition during every appraisal and inspection visit and will always flag any concerns she finds before a stone is put at risk.