Dreadful Service !

[cherokee]

Thanks to everyone who has replied to this thread and also all the ideas/help they have given to me, I very much appreciate it !

Although I must admit to having a laugh about my thread turning into a discussion about kebabs !! (Considering how upset I am about my bracelet, you guys definitely brought a smile to my face, LOL !!!)

No, Thumper, I have no photo's to prove it used to fit me, thanks for the idea though !

I've come to the conclusion now, that all I can do is accept the fact that I didn't research the capabilities of jeweller's, with regards to fixing a bracelet !! I also agree with other's on here, who suggested that "said jeweller's" could have at least informed me of their inability to fix a gold item, BEFORE they attempted it !!

[ducati]

Thanks to everyone who has replied to this thread and also all the ideas/help they have given to me, I very much appreciate it !

Although I must admit to having a laugh about my thread turning into a discussion about kebabs !! (Considering how upset I am about my bracelet, you guys definitely brought a smile to my face, LOL !!!)

No, Thumper, I have no photo's to prove it used to fit me, thanks for the idea though !

I've come to the conclusion now, that all I can do is accept the fact that I didn't research the capabilities of jeweller's, with regards to fixing a bracelet !! I also agree with other's on here, who suggested that "said jeweller's" could have at least informed me of their inability to fix a gold item, BEFORE they attempted it !!

You may still be able to get it fixed properly if not economically (I appreciate the sentimental value). Research Jewellery workshops (probably under 'Diamond Mounters') I don't know but there may be one in Inverness.

Also try taking a picture of yourself eating a Kebab, It won't help but may make you feel better. (Send a copy to TG it may make him feel better too).

[cherokee]

Thanks ducati - kebab eating Cherokee on it's way !!

I will try to find a "proper" jeweller's workshop , thank you for your help, it's appreciated.

[Anfield]

Also try taking a picture of yourself eating a Kebab, It won't help but may make you feel better. .

Always be yourself, unless you can be a unicorn, then be a Unicorn!

[poppett]

Can`t remember his name....Colin I think had a workshop at the top of the raining stairs in Inverness. He also makes bespoke jewellery from broken items. Campbell might be his second name. Maybe this triggers a memory for somebody. His workshop is next door to Ken Provan`s dental surgery.

[captain chaos]

Instead of thinking "South" for repairs, why not try "North" there are several fine Jewellery makers and jewellers in Orkney.

for example http://www.hourstonoforkney.co.uk/repairs-and-services/ f

[cherokee]

Thanks for your ideas, appreciated !

[secrets in symmetry]

Weren't Cherokees once (in)famous for scalping people they had problems with? That would be a bit extreme in this case, I admit, so what about performing a war dance in (or just outside) the shop in question?

[cherokee]

Weren't Cherokees once (in)famous for scalping people they had problems with? That would be a bit extreme in this case, I admit, so what about performing a war dance in (or just outside) the shop in question?

With regards to the sentimentally of the bracelet, and IF I were a Cherokee Indian . . . . . (I'm actually a Christian and could never justify "revenge", though sometimes it's quite difficult to restrain oneself !!) x

[secrets in symmetry]

With regards to the sentimentally of the bracelet, and IF I were a Cherokee Indian . . . . . (I'm actually a Christian and could never justify "revenge", though sometimes it's quite difficult to restrain oneself !!) x

You could cover a wig with fake blood and pretend you'd just scalped an "enemy". That might encourage them to come clean...

[cherokee]

Hello to everyone who posted sound advice and were willing to help with my dilemma of a "majorly botched job" on a sentimental piece of jewellery!

I actually ended up sending my bracelet away to a very reputable company to get it fixed. Although it cost me £60 (!!) I must admit to being extremely pleased with the outcome and just wish that the initial "jeweller's" would have admitted to their mistake !! The (qualified) company who have made such a fantastic job of my bracelet, actually said they were utterly amazed and quite disgusted by the "extremely amateur" job done - completely uneven "soldering" , unfinished "polish" and basically an utter mess of a beautiful (and expensive) bracelet !!!!

Just a wee word of warning for anyone with a "precious" item of jewellery which may need alterations . . . don't use local jeweller's ; unless they can prove complete authenticity of what their capabilities are !!!!