How to Get Links Put on a Bracelet
When you want a piece of jewelry adapted, take the piece to a professional to avoid damaging the jewelry or voiding the item’s warranty. Some jewelry requires adding links to lengthen it. While it may be possible to do this yourself, the correct tools and parts are not always available.
Instructions
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Open your Internet browser. Navigate to the website of your bracelet's manufacturer. Locate the nearest retailer or service center. If you are unsure of the bracelet's make, or cannot find a nearby service center online, search in the local phone book for a nearby jewelry store or service center that works on any type of jewelry.
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Take the bracelet to the manufacturer. Explain to the assistant that you would like to add links to the band; she will determine how many links need to be added and give you a quote for the work. Accept the quote and she will add the links for you.
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Take the bracelet to a local jewelry store. Explain to the assistant that you would like to add links to the band and ask whether this is possible or advisable for the model of bracelet. He will assess the job and give you a quote. Accept the quote to have the work carried out. Test the fit of the bracelet before you leave.
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