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Jewelry Retouching
Stone clarity, metal clean-up and reflection control for high-detail pieces, where every dust speck and every stray reflection is visible at listing resolution.
- From $3.00 per image
- Typical delivery 24–48h
- Revisions included in the rate
- Layered files kept intact
What jewelry retouching is
Jewellery is the least forgiving product category in e-commerce. The pieces are small, they are photographed close, and they are made of exactly the two materials that punish a camera most: polished metal that reflects everything in the room, and faceted stones that scatter light in every direction.
The work is detailed and specific. Dust and fibres removed from every surface, scratches and tool marks on the metal cleaned up, reflections of the studio, the lens and the photographer taken out of polished faces, and stones brought back to the clarity and fire the piece actually has in the hand.
Metal colour is held to the real thing — yellow gold, rose gold, white gold and platinum kept distinct rather than drifting toward each other. On a category where colour drives returns, that consistency is the point.
Who it is for
- Jewellery brands and independent makers selling online or through marketplaces.
- Luxury e-commerce teams where product photography carries the entire proposition.
- Watch and accessory retailers with polished cases, crystals and bracelets in every shot.
- Photographers shooting jewellery who would rather not spend a day per piece finishing it.
- Catalogue and print producers needing colour-consistent metal across a full range.
What we provide
What the work covers
Stone work
Clarity, brilliance and facet definition restored; dust, inclusions of dirt and lens flare removed.
Metal clean-up
Scratches, tool marks, fingerprints and pitting resolved on polished and brushed surfaces.
Reflection control
Studio, lens and photographer reflections taken out of mirror-finish faces.
Colour accuracy
Yellow, rose, white gold and platinum held to reference so tones never drift across a range.
Examples
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Drag the divider to compare. This is real production output, not a demonstration file — the same standard every batch is measured against.
Most of what we produce is delivered white-label and published under our clients’ names, so only cleared work appears in the public portfolio. If you need to see something closer to your own sector, ask — we can usually share a relevant example privately, under NDA if you prefer.
Our workflow
Four steps, every time.
01
Upload
Send files by Dropbox, Drive, WeTransfer or straight to your shared folder.
02
Share instructions
Add the spec once. We turn it into a style guide and reuse it on every batch.
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We edit
Assigned editors work the batch, with an internal QA pass before it leves.
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Review & delivery
Typically 24–48 hours, in your formats, with revisions included.
Production capability
A short, professional toolchain.
No novelty software. The industry standard, used properly, with layered files kept intact so your team can pick the work back up at any point.
Editing & finishing
- PsAdobe PhotoshopRetouching · masking · compositing
- LrAdobe LightroomBatch colour · exposure · consistency
- AiAdobe IllustratorVector paths · raster-to-vector
- CrAdobe Camera RawRAW conversion · exposure recovery
Files & handoff
- DbDropboxShared production folders
- GDGoogle DriveReview & approval rounds
- WtWeTransferOne-off bulk delivery
- FTPYour FTP / DAMWe work inside your system
Quality, turnaround & revisions
What you can hold us to.
Turnaround
24–48h
Rush slots available on request for campaign deadlines.
Revisions
Included
Included in the rate, not billed as a second pass.
Formats
JPG · PNG · TIFF · PSD
Layered files kept intact and delivered on request.
Minimum order
1 image
No monthly commitment, no retainer required.
Why Fix The Subject
What working with us actually looks like.
Reliable workflow
A named contact, a documented spec per client and a predictable 24–48 hour cycle.
Clear pricing
Per-image rates that scale with volume, quoted per account after a test batch.
Support that answers
Overlapping cover across North American, European and Asian hours.
Secure file handling
NDA on request, white-label output and free storage for up to six months.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Why is jewellery priced higher than other retouching?
Because it is slower. A single ring can carry dozens of separate reflections, facets and surface marks that each need individual attention at high zoom. The rate reflects real time on the file rather than an average across easier categories.
Can you match metal colour across an entire collection?
Yes. Send a reference piece or an approved final for each metal type and we hold every subsequent image to it, so a customer comparing three products on one page sees three consistent metals.
How long does a batch take?
Typical delivery is 24–48 hours, depending on image quantity, complexity, resolution and quality requirements. Larger catalogue drops are booked into a scheduled slot so you get a committed date rather than an estimate, and rush work can usually be accommodated if you tell us the deadline up front.
How is jewelry retouching priced?
Per image, starting from $3.00, adjusted for complexity and volume. Recurring accounts are quoted after a test batch so the rate reflects your actual files rather than an average. Send a representative sample and we will tell you which tier your work falls into before you commit.
What do you need from me to start?
The files, the output you need, and any reference. If you have approved finals from a previous shoot, send two or three — we will match those rather than applying our own defaults, and we write what we derive into a style guide reused on every batch that follows.
Are revisions included?
Yes. If a file did not match the written spec, correcting it is our cost, not a second charge. Revisions are part of the rate.
Need more clarity?
Ask us anything about the work, the process or the commercials — you will get a straight answer from a person, not a sales sequence.
Related services
Often ordered together
Send ten images. See the jewelry retouching.
A free trial on your first order, no card required. If the output isn’t at your standard, you owe us nothing.
- NDA on request before you send a single file · typical delivery 24–48h