Rope chains are beautiful because of their “woven” appearance. Much like the snake chain, the rope chain appears to be impossible to fix when broken. However, it can be soldered, but will require a little more work due to the complexity of the links.

Can a jeweler fix a rope chain?

Chains are usually pretty easy to fix, if they're within a standard thickness around 1.4mm. Depending on the type of chain, the jeweler can cut a link open at one of the two broken ends, thread it through another link, and fuse the gap shut with solder, an easily melted metal alloy that functions like a glue.

How much does it cost to fix a rope chain?

Soldering a Broken Chain: $20-$230

If the chain on your favorite necklace breaks, you can fix it by getting it soldered back together. This will cost you anywhere from $20 to $230 depending on the type of metal and the area of the chain that needs to be soldered.