Learn about Tip & Prong Repair

Prongs are the small but mighty metal workhorses that keep your diamonds and gemstones safely anchored to your jewelry. Over time, these delicate "claws" can thin out, flatten, or bend through daily contact with hard surfaces, snagging on fabrics, or natural metal erosion. At TJ’s Fine Jewelry & Repair, we provide the master-led reinforcement your jewelry needs to stay secure.

Our master jeweler, Jimmy, specializes in two levels of stone security: Prong Retipping and Full Prong Replacement. Retipping is an intricate process where we add fresh 14K gold or platinum to the top of a worn prong, rebuilding its strength without altering the ring's design. For more significant damage—such as a broken or missing prong—we perform a full reconstruction to restore the setting's structural integrity. Using high-precision tools and a microscope, we ensure every stone is tight, level, and protected. Don't wait until you see a gap in your setting; visit our Carbondale studio for a free six-month prong check and keep your treasures right where they belong.