Can this "fancy chain" gemstone bracelet be fixed?

[ringthings]

Can this "fancy chain" gemstone bracelet be fixed?

It was given to me years ago. I wore it all the time. I believe it's a "fancy chain" setting?
A few of the parts of the chain on either side broke years ago, so I stopped wearing it.

It looks bad in the photo, but it's a medium light purple stone. Maybe a cheap topaz?

Could something like this be fixed reasonably cheap?

Would it be easier to have the stones (whatever it is) reset into something else, like another bracelet or pendent?

 

[ringthings]

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[reader]

What metal is it? Some metals are easier to repair than others.

 

[ringthings]

It''s sterling silver, I believe.

 

[Lady_Disdain]

I believe those little ball chains are machine made and a pain to fix. WHy don''t you take it to a jeweller and inquire, though? Sometimes we can be pleasantly surprised.

 

[ringthings]

Thanks. Machine made sounds like it would be tricky.

I haven''t yet found a jeweler around here that does any work on outside products. I''ll have to look around.

I''m sure the bracelet was relatively cheap (it was a gift), but I am hoping to fix it (or maybe have something done with the stones?) since it was a thoughtful gift.

 

[reader]

Where do you live? Perhaps a PSer knows of a bench jeweler somewhat near you?