How to Resize an Engagement Ring
An engagement ring is one of your most significant, priceless, and meaningful jewellery. Additionally, you will only remove it for extremely specific purposes. Getting the ideal fit for the ring is a crucial component of the engagement puzzle. Furthermore, choosing the appropriate ring size can seem unachievable if you want to keep your proposal a complete surprise.
Your partner likely tried their best to determine your ring size, but there's a good possibility they estimated the fit incorrectly. They spent a lot of time and energy choosing the ideal engagement ring. Engagement rings are easily adjustable, so don't worry if your stunning new sparkler is tight or loose.
In general, the engagement ring should fit snugly and comfortably on the finger of your choice. It should also go on effortlessly, but it will still take some pulling and effort to take off. In light of this, the jewellery expert says you should consider resizing your sparkler if it is excessively tight or " slips off with no resistance at all."
Methods for determining if your ring is excessively large or small
A proper fit is your first line of defence when it comes to protecting your engagement ring, despite the belief held by many that insurance is the most crucial factor. When taking off your engagement ring, it should slide on rather easily and resist a little.
The ring shouldn't slide too freely, which could cause it to fall off, but neither should your finger protrude around it (indicating it's too small). Because your finger size varies daily, if you're unsure if the ring is too tight or loose, we advise wearing it for a few days to ensure resizing is necessary.
Resizing most rings is simple. Here are some expert suggestions and substitutes to help you get a perfect fit.
How can jewellers change the size of rings?
What happens if you've determined that your ring size isn't right? A jeweller will solder the ends back on after trimming off a small portion of the shank if it is too big. This is compatible with numerous rings. Most components, including thin rings, eternity bands, inset stones, and delicate stones and materials, cannot be sized down.
A similar procedure will enlarge your band; the jeweller will cut the band and add more metal. The bridge is soldered into place after the ring is separated, and the same precious metal used for the band is inserted.
Another option is to stretch the band, but we do not advise doing so as this thins the metal band and may cause the ring to become distorted.
We recognize that selecting the appropriate ring size the first time around can be challenging, particularly if you wish to keep the proposal a surprise.
What if I can't get my ring resized?
Some rings are indeed just impossible to resize. Engagement rings may be returned to us, even if the item is returned because of the incorrect size. Nonetheless, there are still some excellent options if you're popping the question of wearing your ring or one that can't be resized. Three recommendations from our diamond experts can help you fit more snugly. But sizing up still calls for a jeweller's touch.
Make use of a spacer, plastic resizer, or temporary ring guard
Ring guards are bands or tubes made of rubber or plastic that take up room and reduce the size of your ring. They're an inexpensive and simple fix, but they're mainly just a stopgap measure because they can eventually warp and damage your ring, especially if they're not changed daily.
Consider Sizing Your Beads
Bead sizing is yet another low-cost choice. The tiny beads narrow the space between your finger and ring by attaching inside your band. Drawbacks? Since they can be uncomfortable, experimenting with sizing may be necessary. Similar to ring guards, they are frequently a temporary fix.
Include a Ring That Fits Tighter
Add a second ring that fits tighter to ensure your engagement ring stays in place. A complimentary ring that fits properly can keep the original ring on your finger. They also complement the stacking ring trend, a fantastic advantage for a resizing substitute.
How to Resize an Engagement Ring?
If you need to resize your ring, visiting the original jeweller is best. However, if you cannot visit the store where you originally purchased your sparkler, you should seek recommendations from friends or family to locate a reliable jeweller. Enquire about samples of their prior work and read online reviews—one more piece of advice. When starting your ring resizing journey, remember that you can adjust the ring size by up to two sizes without putting too much stress on the metal.
Your jeweller will take the actions listed below, considering your unique requirements, once you've found the ideal candidate.
How do you reduce the size of a ring?
Your jeweller will remove a portion of the band from a ring, solder it back together, clean it, and polish it so you can wear it daily. The best part is that there won't be any proof that the ring was ever cut once the procedure is complete.
Additionally, you can always use a ring guard or sizing assistant to help make your ring a little bit tighter if it's too big, and you won't be able to get it professionally resized until later. Be advised that although these are excellent methods for reducing the size of a ring, you should only use them temporarily.
Techniques for Reducing Size
1. Sizing jewellery
Your jeweller fastens a set of beads to the inside of the ring. The space between the ring and the finger is filled in with beading. This is a sensible choice if your knuckles are big.
2. Insert a spring
Using this method, the inner surface of the ring is covered with a tensioned metal strip shaped like a horseshoe. The ring stays comfortably in place because it closes softly on the finger that is inserted.
3. Bar Sizing
The jeweller fastens a hasp to one side of the ring's bottom and a hinged U-shaped device to the other. After opening the bar and sliding their finger into the ring, the wearer closes it and fastens it with the hasp.
4. Trim and Condense
Your jeweller creates a gap in the ring by cutting a tiny piece away from the bottom. He melts the ring and presses the ends together with heat. There are no visible remnants of this permanent process after soldering and polishing.
How to Enlarge a Ring?
It takes a little more work to make a ring bigger than smaller, particularly if you need to increase your size significantly. For instance, your jeweller will have to cut the band and add a piece of outside metal if you need your ring to go up more than half a size to achieve the proper fit. If you only need to go up a half size, the process is simpler: your jeweller will need to stretch the band's metal to get the right fit.
Techniques for Increasing Size
1. Extending
After heating it, your jeweller carefully expands the ring's circumference to soften the metal. Rings can be safely enlarged by half a ring size using this method.
2. Slice and Distribute
To spread the ring to the exact size, the jeweller expertly cuts the bottom of the ring and inserts metal into the shank. There are no more visible indications of the process after soldering and polishing.
Ring Types That Are Adjustable in Size
To be resized, a ring must be made of a metal that a jeweller can work with, such as platinum, gold, or silver. The ring must also have adequate space to perform the actual work. Simply put, the best candidates for ring resizing are because engagement rings and bands are special.
Ring Types That Are Not Adjustable in Size
Because of the internal structure and design of the metal, jewellers generally steer clear of the following rings when it comes to resizing.
Eternity bands:
These bands cannot be resized because stones are set around them, leaving no bare metal to work with.
Tungsten:
Jewelers find it extremely difficult to work with and resize tungsten.
Titanium:
Due to its extreme difficulty in handling, some jewellers will not resize titanium.
The Price of Ring Resizing
The type of metal you have and how difficult and time-consuming the process will determine how much it will cost to resize your ring. Most rings will probably take one to two weeks to finish, and the typical cost ranges from $20 for a straightforward resizing to more than $100 for a more involved task.