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Metals and stones we work on

Different metals want different heat and different solder, and some stones want no heat at all. Find yours below, or just bring the piece in and we will tell you what it is.

Same day · most repairs
Our own bench · never mailed out
We will tell you what it is
Walk in · no appointment

Inside Orland Square Mall · walk in during mall hours, no appointment · most repairs finished the same day

Metalwork at the bench — the hammer and anvil stage of a jewelry repair

Metals

Stones

By piece and metal

Not sure what yours is?

That is completely normal and it is not a problem. Most pieces are stamped somewhere and we will find it. If yours is not, we will test it at the counter and tell you what it is before we talk about anything else.

Why the metal changes the job

Gold, silver and platinum all solder at different temperatures and take a finish differently. Plated and filled pieces have something else underneath. Stainless does not solder at all, so it gets worked another way. Soft stones cannot go near heat. None of that is a reason a piece cannot be fixed — it is the reason it should be fixed by a bench that knows which one it is holding.

Questions we get asked

Do you work on stainless steel?

Yes. Plenty of counters turn it away. Bring yours in.

Can plated and costume jewelry be repaired?

Often, yes, and we can replate afterwards. Bring it in and we will tell you what we see.

How do I know what metal my piece is?

Most are stamped and we will find it. If not, we test it at the counter and tell you.

Which stones cannot go near heat?

Emerald, opal and pearl are the main ones, and there are others. Tell us what it is and we will plan the work around the stone.

Do I need an appointment?

No. Walk in during mall hours.

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.

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