10-09-2018 05:34 PM - edited 10-09-2018 05:37 PM
I am looking to see if this could possibly be fixed. I found this necklace in a lot of jewelry I purchased and it is perfect expect for these two missing panels.
I searched for Damascene and Amita restoration but nothing came up, just tips on how to clean it.
I wasn’t sure if you could buy replacement panels or if anyone has seen panels sold by themselves. Or is my only option was to harvest from another broken pieces.
10-09-2018 05:57 PM
Assuming you won't find the exact pieces, this is an easy fix if you don't mind loosing some length in this great find (it looks like you have enough length). Get out your tools and take out the missing pieces including one of the small round ones and reattach to continue the pattern. Anyone looking would be none the wiser. Hope ths helps.
10-09-2018 06:05 PM
This was my first thought but after a closer look I saw the links are soldered shut and I wanted to preserve them as much as I could. I am unsure if I cut them they would be strong enough to hold together with a split.
10-09-2018 06:15 PM
Could you refill the empty spaces with solid black? Wound't be that noticeable, if you could get some black enamel.
10-09-2018 06:47 PM
Yes, if your intention is to wear it, my suggestion would be to take it to a jeweler and have the two damaged plaques changed out for the two nearest the nape of the neck. That would maintain the visual integrity of the necklace from the front (although it would then be a bit shorter in length.)
Debora
10-10-2018 06:46 AM
11-02-2018 01:02 PM
If you really want to go yard on this, you could fill in the blanks with that craft epoxy stuff, paint it black, and then decorate. Fimo clay would be good too, but it's heat set and I don't know how well the other metal would take to being heated up. It might damage the gold finish. Otherwise I'd just grab the black nail polish and have at.(LOL) If the pieces are soldered together I wouldn't cut anything.