
Prong Retipping Near Stones
Retip worn prongs on stone-set rings with precise pulse control — low heat input keeps the stone protected and reduces the risk of damage.
JewelryLaserNova jewelry laser welders give repair shops and goldsmiths the precision to retip prongs, close rings, and fix stone-set pieces — with low heat input that protects the stone and keeps rework rates low.
Low-heat laser welding covers the everyday repairs that build your bench margin — from prong retipping near stones to porosity fills before delivery.

Retip worn prongs on stone-set rings with precise pulse control — low heat input keeps the stone protected and reduces the risk of damage.

Close cracks, fill porosity, and resize shanks on gold, silver, and platinum rings with clean welds and minimal post-weld finishing.

Weld broken chains and jump rings with pinpoint accuracy — no flux, no solder, no cleanup mess.

Fill casting porosity and surface pits on finished pieces before delivery — fewer reworks, faster turnaround.
See why repair shops switching to laser welding are completing more jobs with less rework.
| Comparison | Traditional Soldering | JewelryLaserNova Laser Welding |
|---|---|---|
| Heat Input | High — risk of stone damage, discoloration | Low heat input — precise pulse control |
| Stone Safety | Remove stones before soldering recommended | Weld near stones with reduced heat risk |
| Precision | Limited to solder flow area | Spot size as small as 0.2mm |
| Post-Weld Finishing | Flux residue, oxidation cleanup required | Minimal post-weld cleanup |
| Metal Compatibility | Gold, silver (limited on platinum) | Gold, silver, platinum, white gold |
| Training Curve | Years of skill-building | Guided by welding parameters + training videos |
| Repair Turnaround | Slower — cool-down, cleanup, polish | Faster — complete more repairs per day |
| Equipment Cost | Low upfront, high consumable cost | Factory-direct pricing, full spare parts support |
These are actual welds on gold, silver, and platinum rings — not renders, not demos. Send us your repair scenario and we'll send back a real welding test video for your material.
Send us your repair scenario — we'll send back a real welding test video.
Typical ways jewelry repair shops and goldsmiths use low-heat laser welding — application-based, results depend on your job mix.
Worn prongs on stone-set rings can be retipped directly on the piece with low heat input — skipping the stone-removal-and-reset step shortens turnaround on a common, high-volume repair.
Precise pulse control lets shops weld close to stones that torch work can't safely approach. Application-matched welding parameters shorten the learning curve versus building torch skill over years.
Ring repair and prong retipping are high-margin jobs. Handling them in-house instead of turning them away or outsourcing adds repair income — actual payback depends on your repair volume, pricing, and job mix.
Factory-direct spare-parts shipping with documented lead times plus online training video access mean a shop doesn't need to be near a service center to keep the machine productive.
Application examples, not performance guarantees. Results depend on materials, workflow, and machine setup — sample testing recommended.
Every JewelryLaserNova jewelry laser welder comes backed by the support your repair business actually needs.
Protective eyewear, shielding gas fittings, and workspace safety gear included.
Application-matched fixtures for rings, chains, and small parts — hold your workpiece steady, weld with confidence.
Factory-direct spare parts with documented lead times. No third-party sourcing delays.
QCW Nd:YAG laser source supply, replacement, and OEM sourcing — core component reliability backed by the factory.
Application-based video training and parameter guidance for gold, silver, platinum, and common repair scenarios.
Input your repair volume and average job value to model payback in your own terms. A qualitative planning reference — illustrative only, outcomes depend on your market, pricing, and job mix.
The ROI reference is illustrative and depends on your repair volume, pricing, and job mix — it is a planning aid, not a guaranteed outcome or a price quote.
Tell us your repair scenario. We'll recommend the right model, send a real welding sample video, and give you factory-direct pricing.