Christopher's Fine Jewelry - Des Moines, IA.  Where did you get that special look?  Celebrating 25 years.

Repairs and Services

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 3-5 business days. Cost is $25 per piece.
  • While-You-Wait Appraisals – call Chris at 515-251-4031 and make an appointment. Cost is $45 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 $10 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.

pdfAppraisal Example (PDF)

Seiko and Pulsar Watch Free Battery Replacement

Purchase a Seiko or Pulsar 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) $44.00
Each additional size larger $8.00
Soldered Wedding Set (2) & Re-Rhodium Plate add $24 to sizing
Common Shank & Re-Rhodium Plate (1-2 sizes) add $30 to sizing
Sizing Balls $30.00
   
SIZING LADIES WHITE GOLD (18K)  
Smaller & Re-Rhodium Plate (total) $38.00
Larger & Re-Rhodium Plate (up to one size) $48.00
Each additional size larger $10.00
Soldered Wedding Set (2) & Re-Rhodium Plate add $28 to sizing
Common Shank & Re-Rhodium Plate (1-2 sizes) add $34 to sizing
Sizing Balls $30.00
   
SIZING LADIES YELLOW GOLD (10,14K)  
Smaller (total) $16.00
Larger (up to one size) $26.00
Each additional size larger $8.00
Soldered Wedding Set (2 rings) add $24 to sizing
Common Shank (1-2 sizes) add $30 to sizing
Sizing Balls $26.00
   
SIZING LADIES YELLOW GOLD (18K)  
Smaller (total) $16.00
Larger (up to one size) $30.00
Each additional size larger $10.00
Soldered Wedding Set (2 rings) add $24 to sizing
Common Shank (1-2 sizes) add $30 to sizing
Sizing Balls $26.00
   
SIZING GENTS WHITE GOLD (10K, 14K)  
Smaller & Re-Rhodium Plate (total) $31.00
Larger & Re-Rhodium Plate (up to one size) $54.00
Each additional size larger $14.00
   
SIZING GENTS WHITE GOLD (18K)  
Smaller & Re-Rhodium Plate (total) $31.00
Larger & Re-Rhodium Plate (up to one size) $58.00
Each additional size larger $18.00
   
SIZING GENTS YELLOW GOLD (10K, 14K)  
Smaller (total) $17.00
Larger (up to one size) $36.00
Each additional size larger $14.00
   
SIZING GENTS YELLOW GOLD (18K)  
Smaller (total) $17.00
Larger (up to one size) $40.00
Each additional size larger $16.00
   
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
   
RING MISCELLANEOUS  
Solder Rings Together (yellow gold) $24.00
Solder Rings Together & Re-Rhodium Plate (white gold) $48.00
Unsolder Rings and Polish WHITE GOLD $54.00
Unsolder Rings and Polish $18.00
Straighten bent ring (mild bend) $14.00
Straighten bent ring (majorly deformed) get quote
Clean (ultrasonic/steam) in-house N/C
Polish yellow gold ring in-house $5.00
Polish white gold ring $18.00
Polish platinum ring $15.00
Tighten stone $14 - $20
   
FINISHES  
Rhodium Plating $18.00
Yellow Gold Plating $16.00
   
CHAINS/NECKLACES/BRACELETS - GOLD  
Chain Solder (per break) $14.00
Herringbone Solder $16.00
Omega Solder $20.00
Charms Solder* $14.00 *$12.00/charm 3+
   
STERLING SILVER NECKLACES/BRACELETS NON-RHODIUM PLATED
Chain Solder (per break) $14.00
Charms Solder $14.00 *$12.00/charm 3+
Charms (attach without soldering) $5.00 for in-house labor
Bail (soldered) $14.00
Jump Rings (soldered) $14.00
   
PEARLS  
Cement Pearl $14.00
Reset Pearl on post/ring $14.00
String (regular - up to 20") minimum $10.00 or $1.50/inch
String (knotted - up to 20") minimum $10.00 or $2/inch
New Pearl post $14.00
Solder old post and re-glue $22.00
   
WATCHES  
Watch battery* $6.00 *$4.00 additional battery
Lithium battery $8.00
Remove or add links - purchased here N/C
Remove or add links - NOT purchased here $6.00 average
Shorten 14k watch band get quote