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Weight fluctuations are a common reason for resizing rings. A change in weight can cause the band to fit too tightly or too loosely, which can damage the ring or make it more likely to slip off unnoticed. There’s no good reason to keep wearing a ring that doesn’t fit right.
Another reason you might need resizing is if you want to wear the ring on a different finger, or if you received it as a gift and it doesn’t fit correctly. Whatever the reason, resizing is a normal procedure that can be done on most rings.
How Does Ring Resizing Work?
Ring resizing involves either making the ring smaller or larger. To do this, a jeweler cuts the band, adjusts it to the desired size, and then rejoins it. Attempting this at home is not recommended; it requires expertise.
To make a ring larger, the jeweler cuts the band and spreads it to the necessary size, filling the resulting gap with a piece of metal. For a smaller ring, the jeweler cuts out a strip from the band and brings the ends together before soldering.
Once resized, the ring is soldered back together where it was cut.
Possible Risks and Disadvantages of Ring Resizing
Even though ring resizing is common, it carries some risks and disadvantages.
One major downside is that the area where the ring is cut and soldered is inherently weaker than the rest of the band. These cuts are typically made at the bottom of the ring, the part that endures the most stress.
Applying too much pressure can break the soldered area, though this is rare if done by a skilled jeweler.
To check the quality of the soldering, examine the area closely. Proper resizing shouldn’t show any depression or unevenness. If the band is thinner or has a visible dent, the work was not done correctly, increasing the risk of breakage.
If you notice this issue immediately, you can ask the jeweler to reinforce the joint by adding more metal and polishing the area to make it even with the rest of the band.
Artful Bracelets‘s Ring Resizing Policy
- Artful Bracelets offers a generous resizing policy. Understanding that ring sizing can be tricky, they provide one free resizing within 30 days of purchase.
- Be aware that decreasing the ring’s size may slightly reduce the metal weight, a cost that won’t be reimbursed.
- Increasing the ring size will add metal weight, but there is no charge for the additional metal.
- Note that engraved rings and eternity milgrain rings cannot be resized, so ensure the correct size before buying.
Avoiding Ring Resizing
Ring resizing is not something people plan for when purchasing a ring. To avoid the need for resizing, be certain of your ring size before buying. You can measure your ring size yourself or have it professionally measured at a jewelry store. Men, particularly those who have never worn a ring, are more likely to need resizing.
To avoid the inconvenience of resizing, make sure you know your ring size before making a purchase.
