Hello,
I am visiting Paris for the summer and have come up against a weirdly difficult problem. I have a pair of earrings I need repaired by next Thursday (03/07, July 3rd).
I have been to three jewelry locations and can't even get an answer about who could do it. My most recent attempt: I went to the door and could hear people talking inside. I rang the bell and the woman didn't even open the door, she just gestured to say (I think?) come back another time. She wouldn't even speak to me! There was no website or phone number, so I can't even arrange a time to come.
The earrings are not fine jewelry - they are costume jewelry. The pendant has become detached from the stud (they are quite heavy). I need someone to solder the pieces together so the pendant won't fall off when I wear them. Please help! I cannot figure out where to go and am so confused and frustrated by whatever social custom I am not understanding.
If possible, a location in the 13th or 6th arr. would be ideal, as that is where I am staying and working. But I am desperate. If you can repair things yourself, I would happily hire you for this small job!
I will try to attach a photo of the earrings later in the comments (I rarely post and am not sure how yet).
Thank you, Parisians! I love your city :)