Goldsmith & Watchmaking Services in Helsinki and Vantaa
A Finnish family business since 1949
Care for watches, jewellery and precious memories. Kulta-Aika offers jewellery repairs, ring resizing, engraving and watchmaking services in Kamppi, Helsinki and Tammisto, Vantaa.
Bring your watch or jewellery to a store for assessment. On request, we provide a free estimate before work begins. The initial goldsmith price range is confirmed once the goldsmith examines the work. Ear piercing is available in Tammisto.
Service information updated on 11 October 2026.
Watchmaking services
Battery replacement, bracelet adjustment or more extensive servicing: we will help you choose the right service. Standard battery replacements and bracelet shortening can often be done while you wait or on the same day.
Watch battery replacement
Tammisto from €5 · Kamppi €15
In Tammisto, battery replacement costs €5 for a snap-back watch and €8 for a screw-back watch. In Kamppi, it costs €15 for either type. Watches requiring pressure testing and gold watches are sent to our watchmaker. Battery replacement for a gold watch costs €35 at either store. Please allow about one week for work sent to the watchmaker.
See the full battery replacement price list and visiting informationWater resistance test
Battery replacement + test: €30 / €35
Battery replacement and pressure testing by our watchmaker cost €30 in Tammisto and €35 in Kamppi. Testing alone and any repairs are quoted separately.
Read about water resistance and pressure testingWatch bracelet shortening
€0 for a watch purchased from Kulta-Aika
Shortening the bracelet of a watch purchased elsewhere usually costs about €10–15, depending on the work involved. We check the bracelet construction and suitable fit in store.
Read about bracelet shorteningSpring bar replacement
€5 per spring bar · two spring bars €10
Spring bars attach the strap or bracelet to the watch. If your strap comes loose, bring your watch in for inspection. We check the correct spring bar and the work needed for each watch.
Read about spring bar replacementWatch crystal replacement
Quote based on the watch
Whether a damaged crystal can be replaced and the cost depend on the watch model and the availability of a suitable crystal. Bring your watch to a store for assessment.
Read about watch crystal replacementOther watch servicing
Free estimate on request
We offer watch repairs and case and bracelet polishing. Suitability, price and completion time are assessed for each watch.
Ask your store about watch servicingGoldsmith services
Jewellery repairs and ring resizing begin with an inspection. The material, construction, gemstones and any surface treatments affect how the work can be carried out.
Ring size reduction
Quote based on the ring
Whether a ring can be made smaller is assessed individually. The goldsmith provides the final estimate.
Read about reducing a ring's sizeRing size enlargement
Quote based on the ring
Resizing depends on the ring's construction and the amount of adjustment needed. Bring your ring to a store so we can assess the size and work required.
Read about enlarging a ringEngraving
Machine engraving from €15 · hand engraving from €30
Engraving for rings, jewellery, watches and gift items. Prices depend on the engraving and the item. We confirm feasibility before work begins.
Explore engraving optionsBroken necklace chain repairs
Quote based on the jewellery
The repair method and cost for a broken chain depend on its material, construction and the damage.
Read about necklace chain repairsRhodium plating
Quote based on the item
The suitability of rhodium plating and the work required are assessed based on the material and condition of the jewellery.
Read about ring rhodium platingJewellery cleaning and other repairs
Ask your store for an estimate
Cleaning, polishing and other goldsmith repairs are assessed for each item. You can also enquire about diamond setting.
Read about jewellery cleaning and careOnly at our Tammisto store
Ear piercing with the Blomdahl method
Both ears €40 · one ear €20. The price includes starter earrings and aftercare instructions.
The minimum age is 7. Under-18s need written consent from a guardian and the guardian must be present. Please check in advance that the piercer is available.
How our goldsmith service works
The preliminary estimate given in store and the goldsmith's binding quote are separate stages. You decide whether to proceed once the goldsmith has assessed the work.
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Bring your jewellery to a store for a preliminary estimate
We can provide an initial estimate for goldsmith work in store, often as a price range. The exact scope becomes clear once the goldsmith examines the jewellery. -
The goldsmith assesses the work
The jewellery is sent to the goldsmith. Once they have examined it and assessed the work required, they can send a binding quote by text message on request. -
Accept or decline the quote
You can accept or decline the goldsmith's quote. Repairs are carried out with your approval. -
If you decline, your jewellery is returned free of charge
The item is returned unrepaired, and you are not charged.
Choose a store and contact us
Helsinki
Kulta-Aika Kamppi
Kamppi shopping centre, 2nd floor
Urho Kekkosen katu 1
00100 Helsinki
Vantaa
Kulta-Aika Tammisto
Säätökuja 2 B
01520 Vantaa
Free parking outside the store
Frequently asked questions about services
Do I need an appointment?
You can bring your watch or jewellery to a store during opening hours for assessment. For ear piercing, please check in advance that our piercer is available in Tammisto.
Is the estimate free?
Yes. We can provide a preliminary price range for goldsmith work in store. Once the goldsmith has examined the item, they can send a binding quote by text message. You can accept or decline it. If you decline, the item is returned unrepaired free of charge.
How long does servicing take?
Standard battery replacement and bracelet shortening can often be done while you wait or on the same day. Allow about one week for goldsmith work, as it is carried out at the workshop. Exact completion times and schedules for watchmaking work are confirmed for each job.
Can I bring a watch or jewellery purchased elsewhere?
You are welcome to bring it in for assessment. We check repair options based on its construction, condition and the parts required. Bracelet shortening for a watch purchased elsewhere is chargeable.
Is ear piercing available at both stores?
Ear piercing is available only at our Tammisto store in Vantaa.