The Art of Preserving What Matters Most
Jewelry Care & Restoration · Nicosia Atelier
Your jewellery carries more than beauty: it carries memory, commitment and legacy, worth protecting for generations to come. At our Nicosia atelier, our master artisans care for every piece as if it were their own. From expert restoration to in-house gemological appraisal, every service reflects our commitment to safeguarding what you value most.
Restoration & Finish Services
At our Nicosia atelier, every repair is handled with precision and master craftsmanship. Because jewellery restoration requires careful structural evaluation, we follow a transparent intake and bench process to care for your cherished pieces.
Professional application of a white rhodium layer that renews the bright, mirror-like finish of pieces crafted in white gold or sterling silver while adding a protective surface layer. Rhodium naturally wears with daily use, so we recommend renewing it periodically. Plating specifications agreed upon at intake are final once bench work commences.
Professional application or renewal of a gold layer, letting you change the colour of white or rose gold, or sterling silver, to a brilliant yellow-gold finish. As with all plating, the layer gradually wears with use and can be renewed. Custom colour selections agreed upon at intake are final once bench work commences.
Precise adjustment of rings crafted in gold and silver for a secure, comfortable fit that maintains the structural integrity of the design. Some designs, such as full eternity bands, cannot be resized; our master bench jewellers will advise you after examining your ring. Sizing specifications agreed upon at intake are final once bench work commences.
High-precision laser engraving to personalise your jewellery with meaningful messages, dates, or initials, with fine, lasting detail. Please verify all text, dates and spelling carefully upon intake, as laser engraving is a permanent modification once executed.
From complex stone resetting and structural re-fabrication to the full restoration of damaged and treasured heirloom pieces, our master artisans restore your jewellery as close as possible to its original beauty.
Laser welding and micro-soldering for broken chains and bracelets, providing precise link reinforcement to return your pieces to wearable condition.
Your pearls are restrung on fresh silk thread and meticulously hand-knotted between each pearl—the traditional standard for fine pearl jewellery. These individual knots prevent adjacent pearls from rubbing and dulling their lustre and ensure that, should the strand ever snag and break, only a single pearl is at risk. Hand-restringing also restores the natural, fluid drape of a stretched or well-worn strand.
Final pricing depends on strand length, pearl size, and overall complexity.
We offer a curated selection of replacement clasps crafted in gold, silver, and alternative metals across a variety of classic and modern designs. Prices vary according to material and design; our team will be delighted to guide you through the options in store.
When you bring your jewellery to our atelier, we record your contact details and a brief physical description of the item for workshop identification and tracking. You will receive an intake receipt to present on collection. If the receipt is lost, photo identification will be required. Intake documentation serves strictly for identification and scope of work; it does not constitute a financial valuation or gemological appraisal.
Your jewellery is logged into our inventory and stored securely whenever it is not on the bench being worked on by our master artisans.
Standard repairs and restorations take approximately 2 weeks. Each piece is examined under magnification before work begins, then receives precision repair and a complimentary deep clean before final quality inspection.
Some gemstones carry natural risks during heating, soldering, cleaning, unsetting, or resetting—particularly stones with existing cracks, internal inclusions, or fractures, heat-sensitive stones (such as emeralds, opals, and pearls) and stones with surface-reaching treatments. Additionally, setting or handling gemstones provided by the client that were not supplied directly by our atelier is undertaken at the owner's risk.Every piece is inspected under magnification at intake. Where we identify a stone at risk, we will explain the situation to you and ask for your approval before work begins. Aris Tsiropoulos Ltd cannot accept responsibility for damage arising from a stone's pre-existing condition, natural fragility, or undisclosed treatments once you have approved the work. This does not affect our responsibility for the professional care of your jewellery while it is with us, or your statutory rights as a consumer.
Due to the handcrafted nature of jewellery repair, factors such as hidden solder joins, exact precious metal consumed, or unforeseen bench labor can only be determined while work is actively underway.
Initial intake figures represent preliminary estimates, and final costs are confirmed upon completion based on actual bench time and precious metal used. Should we discover significant structural complications or require work substantially beyond the initial scope, we will pause and contact you for approval before continuing.
We will notify you when your jewellery is ready. Please collect it within 90 days of notification. Items not collected within this period may be subject to a storage fee.
Certification & Appraisal Services
The Cyprus Gemological Laboratory (CGL) is equipped with advanced gemological instruments, including Raman spectroscopy, an electronic gemstone spectrometer, UNOscope screening and short-wave and long-wave ultraviolet testing, allowing precise identification of diamonds and coloured gemstones.
Mounted jewellery is examined and documented by CGL without removing the stones. For certification of loose diamonds and gemstones, please visit our CGL Laboratory page.
Every piece is examined by our in-house gemologist at the Cyprus Gemological Laboratory (CGL) and documented in a signed CGL Appraisal Report: a detailed professional record of your jewellery and its estimated value.
What your CGL Appraisal Report includes:
— Metal verification: Accurate identification of metal type and karat purity for pieces crafted in gold, platinum, or silver.
— Detailed documentation: Gross weight, dimensions and high-resolution photography of your piece. Stones are examined while mounted, without removal, so gemstone weights and dimensions are estimated.
— Gemstone analysis: Advanced optical identification of natural versus synthetic diamonds and coloured gemstones, complete with an assessment of treatments or enhancements.
— Professional valuation: An estimated retail replacement value, delivered in a signed, official laboratory report within 10 working days of receiving your piece. Ideal for insurance coverage and estate documentation.
Leave your piece with us for examination by our resident gemologist. We test whether the diamonds are natural, identify coloured gemstones, and verify the metal type and karat. You receive our findings, along with an indicative estimate of retail value, as a verbal opinion when you collect your piece.
Please note: Internal treatments are not assessed, and no written documentation is provided. This verbal opinion is for guidance only.
(For a full written analysis—including treatment identification and a documented insurance valuation—please select the CGL Jewellery Appraisal above.)
This CGL Appraisal Report provides an expert appraisal based on examination and gemological testing, as far as the mounting permits.
Non-destructive testing — analysis is performed without unmounting gemstones, so all documented weights and dimensions are approximate unless explicitly noted.
Gemstone specifications — diamonds and gemstones are tested for natural origin and treatments using gemological instruments, including Raman spectroscopy. Determinations of geographic origin and treatment are expressed as expert opinions, in line with international laboratory practice and results from other laboratories may differ. Certain treatments can only be detected through advanced laboratory analysis.
Appraisal conditions — valuations reflect market conditions and standard trade practices at the date of issue. Grading results express a professional opinion and may vary depending on equipment, lighting or testing conditions.
Validity and alterations — this appraisal describes and values the piece only as it was presented on the date of examination. Any subsequent alteration, repair, resizing, polishing, stone replacement or other work, by any party, may change its weight, dimensions, condition or value and renders this appraisal no longer applicable to the piece. We recommend a new appraisal after any such work and periodically for insurance purposes.
CARING FOR YOUR JEWELLERY
A fine piece deserves a lifetime of brilliance. Discover essential techniques for keeping your diamonds bright, your pearls and gemstones lustrous, and your precious metals beautiful for generations to come.
COMMON INQUIRIES
We recommend removing all fine jewelry before applying cosmetics, perfume, or using household chemicals. Clean your gold and diamond pieces regularly using warm water and mild dish soap, and bring them in for a professional inspection and cleaning once a year.
Rhodium Plating is required periodically to maintain white gold's brilliant, icy-white finish. For rings worn daily (like engagement rings), we typically recommend re-plating every 12 to 18 months, or whenever you notice a slight yellowish tint appearing.
Pearl strands should be restrung using our hand-knotting service whenever the silk thread shows signs of stretching, fraying, or discoloration, typically every 1 to 5 years, depending on wear. Restringing is essential to prevent the strand from breaking and ensures the pearls do not rub against each other, preserving their luster.
We strongly advise against wearing Sterling Silver in the shower, swimming pool, sea or while cleaning. Prolonged exposure to moisture, soaps, shampoos, perfume and chlorine significantly speeds up the natural tarnishing process.
For further inquiries, our experts are available by phone or private consultation at our Nicosia atelier.
Contact
T: +357 22518130
info@tsiropoulos.net
Hours
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 9:30am - 6:30pm
Wed, Sat: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm
Sun: Closed
Location
3, John Kennedy Ave, 1075
P.O.Box 28105, 2090 - Nicosia, Cyprus