Our Services
At Juvelér Langaard, decades of experience and skilled craftsmanship are at the heart of the services we offer. We provide personal guidance on everything from care and repairs to bespoke jewellery, redesigning inherited pieces and jewellery with sentimental value, engraving, family crests and signet rings.
Every piece is considered individually, with respect for its history, materials and character. Together, we find the right solution, preserving what matters while adapting the piece to the person who wears it.
Care
Gold and platinum are relatively soft metals, so jewellery should be worn and handled with care. We recommend removing rings, bracelets and other jewellery before exercising, swimming, gardening or doing housework, particularly when there is a risk of knocks, scratches or excessive wear.
Minor scratches and marks can often be removed in our workshop, where surfaces can be refinished and polished to restore a smooth, even finish. Some signs of wear, however, are a natural part of a piece’s history. Over time, these develop into a patina that reflects how the jewellery has been worn and enjoyed.
White gold jewellery is often rhodium-plated to give it its bright white finish. With wear, this layer gradually becomes thinner, particularly on rings. The surface can then be refinished and polished before a new layer of rhodium is applied.
Diamond jewellery should be checked regularly to ensure that the stones remain secure. On pieces worn frequently, particularly engagement rings, the claws securing the stones may occasionally need to be reinforced.
Care and Repairs
Jewellery set with diamonds and other gemstones should be inspected regularly to ensure that the stones remain secure. We also check the settings, claws and metal for signs of wear, helping to identify anything that may need attention.
Pearl necklaces should ideally be restrung once a year, or more frequently if worn regularly. Restringing helps maintain the strength of the silk thread and ensures that the knots between the pearls remain secure.
Over time, jewellery will naturally show signs of wear. White gold, in particular, may require occasional polishing and rhodium plating to restore its original appearance.
You are always welcome to visit out store for a complimentary jewellery cleaning and inspection. Should any repairs be necessary, we will provide a no-obligation quotation before carrying out any work.
Bespoke Jewellery
We create bespoke jewellery in our Oslo workshop, working closely with each client to bring their ideas to life. Some arrive with a clear vision, while others explore the possibilities alongside our designer, Melanie. Once the design has been agreed upon, we prepare a detailed drawing and provide a no-obligation quotation before proceeding with the creation of the piece.
We can also adapt existing Langaard designs to suit individual preferences. An engagement ring, for example, can be crafted in yellow gold instead of white gold, or refined with personal details to create a piece that feels entirely your own.
Our jewellery is either designed and crafted in our Oslo workshop or created in collaboration with carefully selected international partners. Many pieces are one of a kind, including designs from our Exclusive Collection.
Jewellery Redesign
Inherited jewellery and pieces with sentimental value often hold memories worth preserving, even when they are no longer worn.
We can breathe new life into an existing piece or use its gemstones as the starting point for an entirely new design. Over time, jewellery may become worn or weakened, while stones can become damaged, chipped or lost. We assess each piece individually and work closely with you to explore the possibilities, whether that involves carefully adapting the original design or creating something new using its gemstones.
Most of this work is carried out in our Oslo workshop. Where specialist expertise is needed, we may also collaborate with our international partners.
Please note that we do not purchase gold or gemstones from private individuals. Nor do we melt down old gold directly for use in new jewellery, as its composition and quality can vary. Instead, we use refined gold and platinum, including precious metals recovered from old jewellery and production offcuts. These materials undergo a refining process before being used again. We also use finished components from carefully selected suppliers.
If you choose to leave gold with us as part of a redesign, its value can be credited towards the cost of your new piece.
Engraving and Family Crests
In Norway, anyone can establish a family crest, even without a family tradition of heraldry. Designed according to established heraldic principles, a family crest can become a personal symbol that is passed down through generations.
Our heraldic specialist can help you create a new family crest or refine an existing design. The crest can be engraved on jewellery or incorporated into a seal for documents, reflecting your family's history and identity.
Jewellery bearing a family crest can also make a thoughtful gift for a confirmation, wedding or other significant occasion. At Juvelér Langaard, we have extensive experience creating pieces featuring family crests, particularly signet rings and cufflinks.
Before your consultation, we recommend exploring your family history over several generations. This can provide a valuable starting point for developing a design that is personal to your family.
Signet Rings
The quality and precision of the engraving are essential to capturing the finer details of a family crest. Traditionally, this is achieved through deep engraving, where the design is cut into metal or a suitable gemstone.
For a crest in a single colour, a stone of uniform colour is used. To achieve a contrasting design, a layered gemstone can be selected. The crest is engraved through the upper layer to reveal the colour beneath, creating a clear contrast between the design and its background.
When a design is engraved into a gemstone, the technique is known as intaglio. By contrast, cameo carving creates a raised design that stands out in relief from the surrounding surface.
A more affordable alternative is surface engraving directly into metal. This technique is also recognised within heraldic tradition and generally requires less time, as the engraving is shallower. Unlike deep engraving, however, it is not suitable for making a seal impression.
Unless otherwise requested, a signet ring bearing a family crest is traditionally deep-engraved in reverse, allowing the design to appear the correct way around when pressed into sealing wax.
Traditionally, signet rings are worn on the little finger of the left hand by both women and men, although wearing them on other fingers is equally common today.
Our team is always happy to advise you on family crests, engraving techniques and the creation of a personal signet ring.
