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Watch and jewelry repair in Chicago
14 watch and jewelry repair benches are mapped within about nine miles of central Chicago. A broken clasp, a stretched chain, a lost earring back or a watch battery are small jobs done while you wait; replating and stone replacement are quotes.
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The 14 watch and jewelry repair shops, closest first
Before you go
- Ask for a quote before leaving a piece, and a receipt that describes it (metal, stone, weight if known).
- Clasps and jump rings in sterling or gold are a few dollars to replace; a plated chain often costs more to fix than to replace.
- For a watch, ask whether the battery change includes a pressure test if it is marked water-resistant.
What works
- Most cleaning is soap, water and a soft brush; the care tool on this site says what not to do for each material.
- Keep the original box or a note of the metal purity (925, 14k): it makes repair and resale easier.
- A chain that kinks has a weak link; have it looked at before it breaks on the street.
Care and storage
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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL, read Nov 15, 2026; places within about nine miles of the city centre. Hours and phone numbers come from the map and can be out of date: call before you go. A place that is missing can be added to OpenStreetMap by anyone. Guidance written by Clasp & Lens editors; prices are typical US ranges, not quotes.