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Cost of replacing pin on a Sweetheart?
Hi all.I would like to know if anyone has replaced the pin on a Sweetheart brooch recently and what it costs? I'm considering buying a silver brooch.Only the pin is missing,the catch & hinge are still in place. Thanks Shane
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hi
I use a local guy here in Australia and he does an awesome job. generally $8-10 bc |
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May I suggest going through the boxes of cheap jewellery at flea markets or antique stores etc, until you find the right size pin. Then it can be used as a replacement.
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sweetheart pin
Hi there as said above I have often bought brooches at carboots just for the pins great idea
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Finding a jeweller that is reasonable is a challenge, I was lucky to find one in my home town, he charges about $10 for a pin and $20 to replace lugs. The only problem is that with enamel sweethearts the enamel may come off or discolor due to the heat from brazing the pin.
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A jeweller here in England wanted £40 to remove the complete pin clasp and solder on a new one. All I wanted was the hinge bar removed so that a new needle pin could be inserted, can't do that.
I have yet to find a tool for removing the small hinge bar. Marc
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Marc,
Try looking at a pawn shop that deals with jewelry, they usually have a lead on someone who is able to repair items and not charge so much. An actual jeweler will always try and get premium repair prices. |
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Marc
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I am still looking for British Army cloth Formation, Regimental, Battalion, Company and other Unit sleeve badges, from 1980 onwards. |
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Thanks for the help everyone!
Thanks guys for all your replies & help.Sorry about how late mine is.The old jewelry idea sounds like a really good suggestion.It will be useful for another sweetheart I've got that needs a pin.Unfortunately the one I'm considering buying still has the piece of pin broken off stuck inside the hinge,and if your correct 54Bty I'm SOL.It does look like a tough task removing something so small without breaking the whole thing off all together.Anyway,it still may be worth taking on.Thanks again to all of you for your help. Shane
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Send it to my shop, Ill grind that sucker off for you, no charge...
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Thanks for the offer Mike.
Hi Mike.I'd send it to you but I'm worried you'll do a hatchet job. Just kidding! Thanks for the offer.If I decide to buy the brooch I may take you up on it. Cheers Shane
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Hi
I can help you out if you want. Which country do you live in? |
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