Necklace help!
Hello! I really could use some advice about my necklace. I bought a beautiful broach about 7 years ago and the jewler I took it took turned it into a necklace for me by using the hinge to connect it to the bail. However, they used a pin to connect the bail to the pendent hinge and now the pin is falling out and the pendent is falling off the necklace completely. The stones are garnet and I took it to Jared's and the guy there said they'd need to solder it to keep it in place permanently but they don't want to because garnets can't handle heat very well and they don't want to damage a unique piece that isnt part of their collection. Does anyone have any advice on how I can fix my necklace? I've worn it every day for 7 years and not being able to wear it feels like I'm missing part of my identity.