My brother has had this piece of jewelry as a birthday present I gave him back in October of 2011.  He asked me to get him a crucifix. One that has detail so he can wear it as a witness around his neck. I looked and found this beautiful piece. My brother was ecstatic.  It's late November when my brother calls me and said that the little Jesus on the cross has come loose. I asked him how? He said he is still attached at one of the three points but the other two points came loose and he is "just" hanging on. He asked if he should super glue it or find someone to saluter it. I told him try super glue. I am not sure about using hot metal on it.  I'm just disappointed that Jesus is falling off the crucifix like this.  May use mighty putty or something if super glue don't work... not sure.  But be aware that there is potential for jewelry malfunction that is unacceptable.