# Professional maintenance: what a jeweler checks and how often

> How often to take your jewelry to a jeweler: checking prongs and settings, re-plating white gold, polishing, restringing pearls and replacing clasps.

- Source: https://www.711grados.com/en/professional-jewelry-maintenance/
- Language: en
- Note: This entry was drafted with the help of AI and is pending review by the author.
- Published: 2026-06-17
- Updated: 2026-06-27
- Translation (es): https://www.711grados.com/es/mantenimiento-profesional-de-joyas/
- Author: Sandra Sánchez
- Site: 711 Grados (https://www.711grados.com/)

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Some tasks cannot be done at home. A regular check costs little and prevents losing a stone or a piece.

## Checking settings and prongs

Once a year, especially for everyday rings: prongs wear down and the stone can loosen. A jeweler tightens them and, if needed, rebuilds them.

## Re-plating white gold

Rhodium plating wears and lets the yellowish tone of the gold show. It can be renewed every year or two, depending on wear.

## Polishing and scratches

A professional polish restores shine and softens surface scratches, although it removes a little metal, so it should not be repeated often.

## Clasps, chains and pearls

Check clasps and links: a loose clasp is the most common reason for losing a piece. Restring pearls every few years if you wear them often.

## Appraisal and insurance

If you own valuable jewelry, update the appraisal every few years for insurance and keep your certificates.

## See also

- [Can you wear jewelry in the shower, pool or sea?](https://www.711grados.com/en/wearing-jewelry-in-shower-pool-and-sea/)
- [How to fix a broken chain](https://www.711grados.com/en/how-to-fix-a-broken-chain/)
- [How to clean a diamond ring](https://www.711grados.com/en/how-to-clean-a-diamond-ring/)