How to Fix Burned Jewelry

Written By
Daisy Cuinn
Daisy Cuinn
Published: Aug 19, 2014
Updated: Dec 13, 2021
1 minute read
How to Fix Burned Jewelry

Jewelry that has been damaged by fire is often salvageable, especially if it's made of precious metals or resilient stones, such as diamonds. As long as the metal hasn't melted, it can be repaired and restored. Burned jewelry restoration, unless the damage is very minor, is not simple or quick. It may be worth the cost of professional restoration. Doing it yourself is much less expensive, although your efforts may not yield the same results.

Attach the bristle brush to the rotary tool and use the medium speed. Touch the buffer to the tripoli compound.

Buff the surface of the jewelry carefully. Too much buffing can alter the thickness of the surface or cause damage. Do tiny sections at a time.

Dip the jewelry in a pickle solution of 1 cup of vinegar mixed with 1 tablespoon of salt. Rinse with water and dry.

Attach the polishing wheel to the rotary tool. Touch the wheel to the polishing compound and carefully polish the jewelry until the firescale is gone and the metal shines.

Daisy Cuinn

Delaware-based Daisy Cuinn has been writing professionally since 1997, when she became the features editor for her local biweekly music newspaper. She has been a staff writer and contributor to online and offline magazines, including "What…

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