Why herringbone is different
A herringbone is not a chain of separate links. It is a flat ribbon of angled plates that all hold each other in line. That is why it lies so beautifully against the skin and why it moves like liquid.
It is also why one kink matters. Bend a herringbone past a point and the plates on that section lose their alignment permanently. The chain has no individual links to replace — it is one continuous structure.
We will tell you straight
Some creases come out well. Some improve. Some are in the chain for good. We will look at yours under magnification and tell you which of those it is before anything is agreed, rather than taking the job and hoping.
How they get damaged
- Sleeping in it — the single biggest cause.
- Storing it coiled or folded in a box rather than hung flat or laid straight.
- Seat belts and bag straps catching across it.
- Pulling it off over your head rather than opening the clasp.
After it goes back on your neck
Hang it flat or lay it straight. Take it off before bed. Open the clasp rather than pulling it over your head. A herringbone that is looked after outlives everything else in the box.
Questions we get asked
Can a creased herringbone be fixed?
Sometimes fully, sometimes partly, sometimes not. We look at it first and tell you which yours is before anything is agreed.
Why do other shops turn it away?
Because it is genuinely the hardest chain on the bench and there are no separate links to replace. We still look at every one.
Can a broken herringbone be soldered?
Often yes at a break, though the join has to be handled so the ribbon still lies flat. Bring it in.
How do I stop it happening again?
Hang it flat or lay it straight, take it off at night, and open the clasp rather than pulling it over your head.
Not sure we can fix it?
Send a couple of details and we will call you back. Or just walk in — it is quicker, and we can actually look at the piece.
Drop it off, shop the mall, wear it tonight
We are inside Orland Square Mall in Orland Park. Walk in during mall hours, no appointment. Most repairs are finished the same day and a good number while you wait.
Where we are
Julio's Jewelry, 800 Orland Square Drive, Orland Park, IL 60462 — inside Orland Square Mall. Mon–Thu 10am–8pm · Fri–Sat 10am–9pm · Sun 11am–6pm. We are also at North Riverside Park Mall, 7501 W Cermak Rd, North Riverside, IL 60546.