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The ring is more than a jewellery specimen, more than a token of love, and can be a time-honoured piece. And what do you do when you find your favourite ring does not fit so well? If it falls off your finger or simply does not move past the knuckle, then
resizing is your answer. What to do About a
Ring
That is Either Too Small or Too Large, and How it Is Resized, we will discuss it in this blog.
An Ideal ring ought:
The size of the finger varies with temperature, hydration, and activity to the extent that the finger size will vary as the day progresses. Therefore, in case the ring is tight in the morning and loose in the evening, you do not imagine things. So, while getting your ring, measure your ring size at the end of the day before sleeping; that is your perfect ring size.
Also read - How To Measure Your Ring Size At Home?
A small ring may hurt, hinder blood flow and even injure the ring. This is what you may do:
Stretching: When the required size change is minor (up to a half size), a jeweller can stretch the band by using a mandrel on the band and stretching it down with a hammer. This suits best with plain bands that are not studded.
Metal Addition: To make a larger adjustment, the jeweller removes some of the band and in its place puts a matching piece of metal, and then the combination is soldered and polished to provide a smooth finish.
Lubrication & Mandrel: Using a soap and a ring mandrel, you can tap the ring down a little bit.
Cut & Expand: Some will then maintain the band with pliers and wire cutters, trying to widen and cut it. This is dangerous and is not advisable for valuable or sentimental rings.
Best Advice - It would be best that you get your ring resized by a professional and not try to do it yourself.
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One may lose the ring since it will fall off the finger without notice if it is too big. Fixing that is as follows:
Cut & Remove Metal: The jeweller removes a small piece of the band, puts it back together and polishes it.
Sizing Beads: Two small metal beads are embedded in the band with some solder that minimises size and avoids spinning- they are perfect to use when there is a slight size modification to be done.
Silicone Inserts: Food-grade silicone put on the inside of the band will make it fit tightly. You can use the ring within 24-48 hours after applying this method.
Plastic Ring Guards: You can attach clip-on adjusters or fasteners, which decrease the dimension without injuring the ring.
Clear Nail Polish or Candle Wax: You can use these items to increase the ring band with. These are Temporary fillers that produce thickness to the inner band. But it is highly unadvisable.
Further reading - Anatomy of a Ring: A Comprehensive Guide
Structurally or stylistically, some rings are resistant to resizing:
Eternity Bands or gemstone rings: Rings in which stones are embedded everywhere cannot be resized easily, as the gems in them leave no metal around to work upon.
Tension Settings: Pressure keeps the stone in place, re-sizing removes the equilibrium.
Tungsten & Titanium: These metals are hard; they cannot be cut or even soldered.
Rose Gold: Is easily cracked when resizing, especially when done for more than a small size.
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Test Wear: Wear the ring for some days to check whether the fit becomes stable.
Talk to the Original Jeweller: He/she will be able to give you details of the metal and design, finer aspects of the ring.
Save Removed Metal: When resizing, request the cutwork-which can prove to be beneficial in the future.
Avoid Resizing: Resizing should be done less often because it weakens the band, and it can impact setting stones, so make sure you get your ring made perfectly fit to your finger at the start only. Or get the perfect resizing in the first attempt.
It is not only a matter of comfort; by resizing a ring, one will not only save the piece, which is likely to have significant meaning, but also save the aesthetic and emotional integrity of the worthwhile piece. Whether your grandfather had given you a vintage sapphire stone or you had gone out to get yourself a new emerald stone , matching your birth chart, the perfect fit will mean that your ring will be with you- in the right place and in the right style.
Get your
gemstone ring
resized or get a new ring customized with Navratan , the online gem bazaar.
Ques. Can you resize a ring yourself?
Ans. Yes, you can, but it is highly advisable not to, since it can damage the ring.
Ques. How can I size myself for a ring at home?
Ans. We have mentioned above how you can resize your ring at home. Please read the section above.
Ques. Does resizing a ring damage it?
Ans. It can damage the ring if not done properly, hence you should always reach out to a professional.
Ques. Does resizing a ring devalue it?
Ans. Yes, it can, depending on the changes made. If the metal is valuable or gemstones added have to be removed, then the value will decrease.
Ques. How much does it cost to resize a ring?
Ans. I NR 1500-10000 according to metal, complication and jeweller.
Ques. Is it okay to resize a ring?
Ans. Yes, it is okay, but not too many times.
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