- Christopher’s Offers the Following Services
- Christopher’s Appraisals
- Free Seiko Watch Battery Replacement on watches purchased at Christopher's
- Christopher’s Guaranteed Expert Jewelry Repair Pricing List
Because Christopher’s Fine Jewelry treats your jewelry as though it were our own, we employ the most qualified jeweler in the region to work on your jewelry. When you leave your jewelry with us, you can rest assured that we will take care of you.
Christopher’s Offers the Following Services:
- Guaranteed repair service – most done in 3-5 business days or less
- Custom design / remounting
- Lifetime warranty against any manufacturing defects on new jewelry
- Free prong and stone inspection
- Free ultra-sonic cleaning
- Layaway – 6 months, no interest, 20% down (in-stock items only)
- Financing - 6 months, no interest through Wells Fargo financing - Christopher's Credit Card
- Insurance Appraisals
- We buy or take trade-ins on some used jewelry
- 3 year warranty with free replacement batteries on Seiko and Pulsar watches purchased at Christopher’s
Christopher’s Appraisals
Christopher’s offers several types of appraisals. An insurance appraisal includes a detailed description of the piece, a photograph, and the retail replacement value. You will receive 2 copies of the appraisal – one for the insurance company and one for your files.
You can either:
- Leave your jewelry with us and we will have your appraisal ready for you to pick up in 7-10 business days. Cost is $35 per piece.
- While-You-Wait Appraisals – call Chris at 515-251-4031 and make an appointment. Cost is $60 per piece.
We also offer fair market value appraisals of estate and previously owned jewelry – which would be a price that you could expect to sell an item for on the secondary market. Verbal appraisal cost is $15 per piece.
Christopher’s also buys estate and previously owned diamonds and jewelry. Our needs vary often so please call ahead of time to see what we are currently buying.
Free Seiko Watch Battery Replacement
Purchase a Seiko Watch at Christopher’s and receive FREE battery replacements for the life of your watch. Battery Warranty Card Required. Non-transferrable.
Christopher’s Guaranteed Expert Jewelry Repair Pricing List
Turnaround time averages 3-5 business days.
| RING SIZING | |
| SIZING LADIES WHITE GOLD (10,14K) | COST |
| Smaller & Re-Rhodium Plate (total) | $38.00 |
| Larger & Re-Rhodium Plate (up to one size) | $53.00 |
| Each additional size larger | $10.00 |
| Soldered Wedding Set (2) & Re-Rhodium Plate | add $24 to sizing |
| Common Shank & Re-Rhodium Plate (1-2 sizes) | add $36 to sizing |
| Sizing Balls | $36.00 |
| SIZING LADIES WHITE GOLD (18K) | |
| Smaller & Re-Rhodium Plate (total) | $38.00 |
| Larger & Re-Rhodium Plate (up to one size) | $58.00 |
| Each additional size larger | $12.00 |
| Soldered Wedding Set (2) & Re-Rhodium Plate | add $28 to sizing |
| Common Shank & Re-Rhodium Plate (1-2 sizes) | add $41 to sizing |
| Sizing Balls | $36.00 |
| SIZING LADIES YELLOW GOLD (10,14K) | |
| Smaller (total) | $16.00 |
| Larger (up to one size) | $32.00 |
| Each additional size larger | $10.00 |
| Soldered Wedding Set (2 rings) | add $24 to sizing |
| Common Shank (1-2 sizes) | add $36 to sizing |
| Sizing Balls | $32.00 |
| SIZING LADIES YELLOW GOLD (18K) | |
| Smaller (total) | $16.00 |
| Larger (up to one size) | $36.00 |
| Each additional size larger | $12.00 |
| Soldered Wedding Set (2 rings) | add $24 to sizing |
| Common Shank (1-2 sizes) | add $36 to sizing |
| Sizing Balls | $32.00 |
| SIZING GENTS WHITE GOLD (10K, 14K) | |
| Smaller & Re-Rhodium Plate (total) | $31.00 |
| Larger & Re-Rhodium Plate (up to one size) | $65.00 |
| Each additional size larger | $17.00 |
| SIZING GENTS WHITE GOLD (18K) | |
| Smaller & Re-Rhodium Plate (total) | $31.00 |
| Larger & Re-Rhodium Plate (up to one size) | $70.00 |
| Each additional size larger | $22.00 |
| SIZING GENTS YELLOW GOLD (10K, 14K) | |
| Smaller (total) | $17.00 |
| Larger (up to one size) | $44.00 |
| Each additional size larger | $17.00 |
| SIZING GENTS YELLOW GOLD (18K) | |
| Smaller (total) | $17.00 |
| Larger (up to one size) | $48.00 |
| Each additional size larger | $20.00 |
| PLATINUM SIZING LADIES | |
| Smaller (total) | $25.00 |
| Larger (up to one size) | $56.00 |
| Each additional size larger | $24.00 |
| Soldered Wedding Set (2 rings) | add $34 to sizing |
| Common Shank (1-2 sizes) | $90.00 |
| Sizing Balls | $30.00 |
| PLATINUM SIZING GENTS | |
| Smaller (total) | $50.00 |
| Larger (up to one size) | $64.00 |
| Each additional size larger | $28.00 |
| ENGAGEMENT SET PURCHASE | |
| Sizing | N/C |
| Set Diamond | N/C |
| Rhodium Plating right out of case (discolored) | N/C |
| Appraisal | N/C |
| Rhodium Plating at later date | $18.00 |
| Solder Rings Together | $24.00 |
| REPLACING SHANKS | |
| Solder Shank | $24.00 |
| Ladies (single) | $132 - $168 |
| Gents | $180 - $228 |
| Common Shank (Wedding Set) | $180.00 |
| RING MISCELLANEOUS | |
| Solder Rings Together (yellow gold) | $24.00 |
| Solder Rings Together & Re-Rhodium Plate (white gold) | $48.00 |
| Unsolder Rings and Polish | $18.00 |
| Solder broken head (put whole head back on) | $30.00 |
| Straighten bent ring (mild bend) | $14.00 |
| Straighten bent ring (majorly deformed) | get quote |
| Clean (ultrasonic/steam) in-house | N/C |
| Polish gold ring in-house | $5.00 |
| Polish platinum ring | $15.00 |
| Tighten stone | $12.00 |
| Ring Guard (14k guard and installed) | $6.00 |
| Solder thin shank - no guarantee | get quote |
| CHAINS/NECKLACES/BRACELETS - GOLD | |
| Chain Solder (per break) | $12.00 |
| Herringbone Solder | $14.00 |
| Omega Solder | $20.00 |
| Charms Solder** | 12 (**$10.00/charm 3+) |