Chain Repair in Nashville, Done On-Site
A broken gold chain, a clasp that won't stay shut, a kinked link, or a necklace knotted into one solid ball: these are everyday visits at Belle Meade Jewelry & Repair. Your chain is repaired at our bench on Harding Pike, not boxed up and shipped away. You talk with the person who will actually do the work.
Repaired by an On-Site Bench Jeweler
Owner Scott Isaacs is a bench jeweler who grew up in the trade at Berry's Jewelry & Loan, founded by his grandfather, Sol Berry, in 1941. Scott is one of the pioneers of laser welding in jewelry. He founded the Bench Jewelers Laser and Technology Conference and presents seminars to other jewelers around the country on getting the most from the laser welder. Your chain gets the same techniques he teaches.
Laser Welder Chain Repair
We look at the whole length of your chain with you first. Then we repair it with traditional bench work, or with our in-house laser welder when a precise join is the safer path. The laser puts pinpoint heat exactly where it's needed, so a fine link can be joined without disturbing the rest of the chain. The goal is always the same: get it wearable again, with the join matched to the metal and the style.
Chain Styles We Repair
- Rope, including 14k thin rope
- Box (Venetian), Figaro, curb / Cuban, cable
- Wheat / spiga, Byzantine, snake, Singapore
- Anchor / mariner, bead / ball, herringbone
- Franco, foxtail and omega
- Hollow rope, case by case (see below)
Clasps, Jump Rings, Kinks and Tangles
We repair and replace necklace clasps, including lobster, spring ring, S-hook and box clasps. We also close or rebuild jump rings, open kinks, mend broken or worn-through links when the style allows a clean join, and carefully untangle multi-chain snarls.
A Note on Hollow Rope Chains
Hollow rope chains have traditionally not been a seamless repair. The thin wall of the tubing doesn't always take a join the way solid rope does, so we take hollow rope case by case. Bring it in, and we'll look at it with you honestly before any work starts.
While You're Here: Check Your Ring's Prongs
Many customers bring a ring along with their chain. Worn or lifted prongs are the most common reason stones are lost. Learn the warning signs on our Prong Health page, or see all of our jewelry repair services.
Visit Us on Harding Pike
Belle Meade Jewelry & Repair
4515 Harding Pike, Suite 112, Nashville, TN 37205
Call or text 615-269-3288
Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 11am–5pm · Wed 11am–4pm · Sat 11am–3pm · Sun closed
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Chain Repair FAQ
Do you send chains out for repair?
No. Chain repair is done on-site at our Harding Pike studio by our bench jeweler, and you talk with the person who will actually do the work.
Can you repair a hollow rope chain?
Hollow rope has traditionally not been a seamless repair because the thin tubing doesn't always take a join. We take it case by case. Bring it in and we'll look at it with you honestly before any work starts.
Can you fix or replace a broken clasp?
Yes. We repair and replace lobster, spring ring, S-hook, box clasps and others, and we close or rebuild jump rings.
Can you untangle a knotted necklace?
Yes. We carefully untangle single chains and multi-chain snarls, and open kinks.
How much does chain repair cost?
Every chain is different, so we look at the whole length with you and give an estimate at your appointment. Call or text 615-269-3288 or book online.