Our Team

The Bench Behind the Screen

Jewelry repair is not about aesthetics. It is about structural integrity. A ring can look flawless under showroom lighting and fall apart three weeks later. We built Jewelry Fix Pro because the internet is flooded with terrible advice that ruins family heirlooms.

We are bench jewelers, gem setters, and metallurgists. We look at jewelry through a loupe. We see the microscopic fractures in a prong before the diamond falls out. We know the exact sound a sapphire makes right before it shatters under too much pressure.

Most online jewelry guides are written by marketers who have never held a jeweler’s saw. They recommend boiling emeralds. They suggest using toothpaste to polish gold. They tell you to ignore a loose stone.

We fix those mistakes.

Our team operates in the real world of high-end manufacturing and repair. We deal with porous castings, brittle alloys, and botched sizing jobs every single day. We bring forensic precision to your most precious pieces. We teach you how to spot bad craftsmanship, how to maintain your collection, and how to avoid getting robbed by dishonest repair shops.

Meet Our Lead Editor

Raquel Kohn, Diamond and Gem Setter

Raquel Kohn sets diamonds at Artemer Studio. She knows exactly how much tension a stone can take. Her daily reality involves securing precious gems in high-end, custom pieces. She bridges the gap between a beautiful design and a durable structure.

A ring must survive daily wear.

Raquel graduated from the International School of Gemology. She mastered the technical nuances of gem identification and advanced setting techniques. She applies that rigorous education directly to the bench. She understands the mechanical failure points of every setting style.

At Jewelry Fix Pro, Raquel translates her hands-on studio experience into authoritative advice. She writes our guides on stone security, prong maintenance, and professional repair standards. She hates seeing a brilliant cut diamond lost to a lazy bezel setting. She teaches you how to spot the difference before you hand over your credit card.

Her goal is simple. She wants to demystify the complexities of gem setting for enthusiasts and collectors. She shares her technical knowledge to help you preserve the brilliance and longevity of your most cherished pieces. You can view her professional background on LinkedIn.

Our Technical Experts

Elias Varga, Master Bench Jeweler

Elias Varga spent fifteen years repairing porous castings and brittle alloys in a high-volume trade shop. He handles the metallurgical side of our content. If a ring shank snaps, Elias knows exactly why the alloy failed. He specializes in laser welding, retipping delicate prongs, and seamless ring sizing. He writes our guides on metal fatigue and structural repairs.

Dr. Amina Desai, Independent Gemologist

Dr. Desai operates XRF machines to detect fake gold alloys. She tests stones. She exposes the hidden treatments retailers fail to disclose. Amina spent a decade appraising estate jewelry and identifying synthetic stones passed off as natural. She brings a ruthless, analytical eye to our buying guides and scam-prevention articles.

Our Editorial Standards

We do not publish generic fashion advice. We do not care about celebrity engagement rings unless the setting structurally fails. We care about craftsmanship, symmetry, and finish.

Every article goes through a bench test. We verify claims against actual jewelry manufacturing standards. We reject guest posts from brands trying to sell cheap plated brass. We write what we know.

We test cleaning methods on scrap metal before we tell you to use them on your grandmother’s ring. We call out bad craftsmanship by name. We show you the symmetry flaws, the weak prongs, the poor finishes. We highlight the exact friction points consumers face when dealing with retail jewelers.

We read it. We test it. We publish it.

Our trust is earned through absolute transparency. If a popular repair technique is actually a temporary bandage, we will tell you. If a specific brand uses hollow chains that cannot be repaired, we will name them. We hold strong opinions based on thousands of hours at the jeweler’s bench.

Contact the Bench

We want to hear about your broken pieces. We want to know about the repair quotes that sound suspicious. Your real-world problems dictate our editorial calendar.

You can reach our editorial team directly at [email protected]. Raquel or Elias will read your message. We reply to reader questions within 48 hours.

We cannot appraise a stone from a blurry smartphone photo. We cannot give you a binding repair estimate over the internet. We can tell you if a jeweler’s explanation makes technical sense. We can point you toward the right questions to ask before you leave your jewelry on someone else’s bench.