How to repair costume jewelry

Whether you intend to wear comstume jewelry or plan to sell costume jewelry as is will determine the wisdom of repairing it. If you plan to repair the piece and then sell it, be sure to factor in the cost of repairs to see if its worth fixing.
If youd like to repair your jewelry yourself, there are a few things you should invest in. If you dont already have a loupe, or strong magnifying glass, you should get one. The most common problem I see in costume jewelry is with the stones rhinestones, crystal, glass or plastic, they may come out of their settings, be loose, or crack or dull. Older pieces may be set with glue that has dried and let the stone fall out.
You should be careful not to use too much glue when replacing stones. The glue will not dry properly, and the adhesive will flow out around the stone and onto the metal. Putting the stone back into the setting is a delicate process you can wet the tip of your finger to make the stone stick and then carefully drop it into the setting.One way to make old jewelry look new again is replating. Replating can be costly, and should only be done if you are keeping the piece for yourself to wear.
It is great to own a costume jewelry is more important to take care of it .Costume jewelry is made to be worn and enjoyed. Replacing missing stones and cleaning the metal will give your costume jewelry sparkle and glow and many more years of wear.