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Jhumki Stone Replacement

Introduction

Missing a stone on your favorite jhumki can be frustrating, especially when it holds sentimental or cultural value. This guide is simple and straight forward to help you restore the gem on your jhumki without spending a fortune or having to throw away your piece.

With a few tools, you will be able to restore your jhumki and add a few more wears to its life span!

What you need

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    • Identify the missing piece.

    • Identify the size of the gem, consider the color, and gauge the depth of the hole.

    • Use the unaffected Jhumki as an example.

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    • Use an alcohol prep pad to strip the surface of any oils.

    • Repeat this process with the gem.

    • This allows for better adhesion of the glue to the gem.

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    • Using your super glue, cover the site of the missing gem completely.

    • Allow for the glue to settle into the cracks before applying the gem.

    • Only apply glue to the hole, being mindful about not overflowing the hole and leaving space for the gem to sit.

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    • Use your tweezers to gently grab the gem and place it on the glue.

    • Do not use your fingers as the glue will stick instantly.

    • Use the tweezers to adjust the gem as needed.

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    • After allowing 30 minutes for the gem to dry, use an alcohol pad to remove any excess glue from the jhumki.

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    • Use your polishing cloth to reinstate a beautiful shine to the new gem.

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    • Compare against the unaffected Jhumki and make adjustments as necessary!

    • Enjoy!

    • Use acetone to remove any remaining glue from the jewelry.

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