Over time, even the most carefully worn jewelry develops fine scratches, surface wear, and signs of everyday use. Our Refresh Service is designed to improve the appearance of your piece through professional refinishing, cleaning, and inspection while preserving the long-term integrity of your jewelry. Every piece is individually evaluated and refinished by our jewelers using techniques appropriate for its condition, metal type, and design details. Includes Professional refinishing and polish Ultrasonic cleaning Steam cleaning Comprehensive inspection Insured shipping to and from our studio Rhodium Replating Our white gold jewelry is finished with rhodium plating to enhance its bright white appearance and reflective finish. Over time, this finish naturally wears and may require reapplication depending on wear patterns, lifestyle, skin chemistry, and environmental exposure. Rhodium Service Details Rhodium replating is available as an optional add-on and is not included with Refresh Service. Rhodium plating restores the bright white surface finish of white gold jewelry but does not repair scratches, dents, metal loss, worn details, or other signs of wear. For the best overall results, rhodium replating is generally recommended in conjunction with Refresh Service. The longevity of rhodium plating varies from person to person. Some clients choose to replate annually, while others may go several years between services. Available for white gold Lavender Creek Gems jewelry only. What to Expect Timeline Refresh Service is typically completed within approximately 2–3 weeks from the date your piece is received by our studio. Throughout the process, your jewelry will be professionally cleaned, refinished, inspected, and prepared for its return shipment. Shipping Once your request has been submitted, our team will email detailed instructions for safely packaging and shipping your jewelry to our studio. For security and insurance purposes, Lavender Creek Gems will provide a prepaid insured shipping label and detailed packing instructions. Overnight shipping to and from our studio is included with this service. We ship exclusively via UPS. Results Refresh Service is designed to restore the overall appearance of your jewelry by reducing surface wear, refreshing its finish, and helping it look its best. Because every piece wears differently, results will vary depending on its condition, age, and wear history. Professional refinishing is performed conservatively to preserve the long-term integrity and longevity of your jewelry. While many signs of wear can be improved, deeper scratches, dents, metal loss, worn details, and other evidence of long-term wear may remain visible after service. Additional Maintenance During the refinishing process, our jewelers may identify concerns that were not previously visible, such as loose stones, worn prongs, or other maintenance needs. Should additional work be recommended before the requested service can be completed, we will contact you with our recommendations and a quote for approval before proceeding. Available exclusively for authentic Lavender Creek Gems jewelry and customers located within the United States. .lcg-service-tab { color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.8; max-width: 800px; } .lcg-service-tab h2 { margin: 36px 0 12px; font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; text-align: left; } .lcg-service-tab h3 { margin: 24px 0 8px; font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; text-align: left; } .lcg-service-tab .lcg-major-section { margin-top: 56px; padding-top: 24px; border-top: 1px solid #ece8e2; font-size: 1.35rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; } .lcg-service-tab p { margin: 0 0 16px; } .lcg-service-tab ul { margin: 0 0 18px 20px; padding: 0; } .lcg-service-tab li { margin-bottom: 6px; } .lcg-service-tab h2:not(:first-of-type):not(.lcg-major-section) { padding-top: 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ece8e2; }