What to do with a ring if it is small? Ways to enlarge your ring - Gold Standard - Gold Standard
The jewelry market and costume jewelry market offer a huge number of jewelry options, both from precious metals and various alloys: chains, bracelets, pendants, earrings, brooches and, of course, rings. But none of the above-mentioned products are as capricious as a ring! And all because when choosing a ring as a gift, it is very easy to make a mistake with the size, or your favorite ring may become out of size over time. Fingers often change in size with age and may become thinner or fuller. If a jewelry ring is dear to your heart, then putting it in a dark box will be a pity and painful. What can you do if the ring becomes small?
It’s easy to choose the right ring size
It is very important to initially choose the right ring size. First, decide on your hand, since the volumes of the fingers on the left and right hands may differ. At the same time, there are some rules that must be followed when choosing the treasured ring. Starting from your lifestyle, the ring should not cause discomfort while performing routine tasks.
The decoration for the finger should not pinch it and the veins passing through it; do not fall off or twist, so that the product does not prick neighboring fingers with stones (if any) and does not cling to items of clothing. It is also important that your fingers are not swollen after a heavy load or work. If your limbs are still a little swollen, raise your hand above the heart line and hold it for a while. This way, your fingers will soon return to normal and their normal shape. It is also important to spend some time in the room in which the fitting will take place.
Because due to changes or contrasts in temperature, the volume of the fingers may change slightly. In general, try to relax your hands the night before your ring fitting. And following these simple tips, you can choose a ring that fits your size.
What can a jeweler do if the ring is too small?
It often happens that fingers increase in size with age. And the rings accordingly become small, squeezing the fingers, which causes inconvenience and looks completely unaesthetic. You can always exchange the ring for another, but there are jewelry that were given to us by important people, and they are filled with special meaning.
Today, professional jewelry makers offer three types of ring enlargement services:
- Mechanical stretching
. This method is suitable for smooth rings, without inserts, up to 10 mm wide. The ring is stretched on the crossbar using special equipment. Mechanical stretching allows you to enlarge the ring by 1-2 sizes, in some cases by 3. Not suitable for products with a thick rim. - Boring
. With this option, the jeweler simply grinds or cuts off the inside of the ring, which allows the ring to be made half a size larger. The boring machine is suitable for thick rings, rings, and items with stones. But with this treatment, the ring loses weight. The owner of the ring has the right to take away the sawn parts of the metal. - Metal insert.
With this method, the ring is cut and a piece of metal of the same color is inserted in place of the cut. After this, the jeweler grinds and there are no traces of seams left.
Enlarging a gold ring at home
Fortunately, gold is a ductile and malleable noble metal. And if your jewelry ring has become too small, you can roll it out and change the size even at home. You need to find a cone-shaped shape made of solid metal or stone. Wrap the structure in foil to protect the gold ring from scratches. Place the ring on this cone and carefully, using additional tools, lower the ring along the downward flaring shape.
Why is it sometimes impossible to increase the ring size?
There are times when, due to certain circumstances or characteristics of the product, it is impossible or risky to resort to the method of increasing the size of the ring. It is not recommended to resort to expansion of the ring splint if:
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- you cannot resort to increasing the size of such jewelry, because jewelry items are made from different alloys that can behave unexpectedly; the ring may burst, crack, or darken; - ring with a ceramic insert
- it will not be possible to increase the size of such jewelry, because ceramics is a fragile, non-plastic material that cannot be stretched; with any such attempt, the ceramic insert will either burst or crack; - platinum ring
– to enlarge a platinum ring, special rare equipment is required; not all jewelry workshops have it. And in its absence and processing using other methods, black spots may remain on the product; - ring with engraving
– you should not try to enlarge a ring with engraving, this can lead to stretching and deformation of the inscription; - ring made of openwork metal
- such a ring is also at risk of deformation, because when enlarged, the openwork metal will stretch and bend unevenly; - silver ring with rhodium coating
- for example, when such a product is heated, the rhodium coating changes its appearance and color; - ring with a stone
- it is also not recommended to enlarge rings with inserts of stones; under pressure, heating the product, the stone may fall out or deteriorate due to inappropriate temperature.
How to reduce ring size at home
If your jewelry is made of jewelry alloy or you do not risk entrusting it to a craftsman, you will have to reduce the size of the ring yourself. To do this, you will need the material that you apply to the inside, patience and accuracy.
First of all, carefully decide on the solution you will apply. In addition, keep in mind that in this way you can adjust the jewelry to half a size, no more.
Do not use aggressive and harmful substances that negatively affect your skin and can cause allergies.
So let's get started:
- Place the ring on your finger and evaluate the uniformity of the gaps. Your goal is to find the side whose gap is least noticeable, and we will fill it. You can also fill the gap evenly in a circle on all sides - it’s up to you to decide how it will look best.
- Preparing the filler. In our example, it is a two-part epoxy resin for jewelry making called EPOXY-520. Mix the two components until a homogeneous thick substance is obtained.
- Apply filler to the ring. It is necessary to secure or place the ring in a convenient place, take a toothpick or similar object, dip it in a thick solution (its consistency should be such that nothing drips from the toothpick) and carefully apply it to the inside of the ring. Carefully monitor the uniformity of application.
- Leave to dry, see the instructions for the exact time, in our case it is 24 hours.
- We inspect the resulting seal. When frozen, it should be transparent, uniform and smooth. If there is a build-up in some place, it can be easily trimmed off with a file, sandpaper or a nail file.
Congratulations, you did it and learned how to reduce your ring size at home. The advantage of this method is the low cost and simplicity of the process, as well as a transparent seal that is invisible when worn.
Is it possible to exchange wedding rings for new ones after the wedding - what do the signs say?
The ring worn on the ring finger by the other half on the wedding day is usually worn constantly and protected. After all, it is considered not just a decoration, but a symbol of the well-being and bright feelings of a couple in marriage . Its loss is considered by many as a negative omen, promising divorce and even the death of one of the spouses. But there are also those who consciously exchange their wedding rings for new ones after the wedding.
What do the signs say?
There are cases when wedding rings are changed precisely in order to comply with signs. These include the 50th wedding anniversary, or “golden”. Unfortunately, few couples can overcome this milestone. It is believed that spouses who have lived in perfect harmony for half a century are no longer afraid of any troubles. Moreover, they are a positive example for their grandchildren , so they give them their rings on their anniversary and buy new ones for themselves.
Having lived happily married for 50 years, you not only can, but even need to replace your wedding ring with a new one!
If you are wondering whether it is possible to exchange an engagement ring after the wedding for another before this period, then the answer will be ambiguous. When the marriage is civil, that is, registered with the registry office, signs are loyal to replacing jewelry.
An alliance concluded in the face of the Lord is a much more responsible step than a stamp in a passport. Rings worn to each other during a wedding must be protected with special care , because they are not just a symbol, but also a talisman for a couple in love.
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So, to change your wedding ring according to signs, you need a good reason. This is especially true for those jewelry that are worn in church . Exceptional cases include:
- the ring has become small or, conversely, large;
- the jewelry is lost or stolen.
An insignificant reason to replace the symbol of marriage is the case when you simply don’t like the ring anymore. It is better to purchase additional jewelry and put it on another finger , so as not to give the signs a reason to come true.
If you no longer like the design of your engagement ring, you shouldn’t change it. It's better to buy another piece of jewelry for another finger.
If your wedding ring no longer fits properly
Since an engagement ring is purchased for many years, and a person is able to change his weight throughout his life, at some point you may notice that the jewelry is no longer suitable in size. There are several solutions to this problem; you need to choose the right one based on the situation .
The wedding ring is small
The ring will fall off from a thin hand, which can lead to its loss. If the owner of the jewelry, on the contrary, has gained weight, it can compress the blood vessels on the fingers, which will lead to unpleasant health consequences. Both options are possibly temporary, because if you wish, you can return to your previous weight. If there is no intention to lose weight or gain weight back (or you can’t do it for a long time), then the solution is this: take the wedding ring to be melted down .
A jewelry shop can either reduce or increase the size of your ring without compromising its quality or design. True, certain difficulties may arise if the product is inlaid with stones .
Professional jewelers can make your engagement ring narrower or wider if necessary
What to do if your engagement ring gets too big
There are several simple ways to solve this problem. You can wear the jewelry on the middle finger, as it is slightly thicker than the ring finger. This option is quite acceptable for most women and men.
Some people prefer to wear their wedding ring on a chain around their neck, but usually the woman is not happy with this decision. After all, then it turns into an ordinary decoration and no longer acts as a symbol of your marriage. In addition, there is an opinion that widows wear the rings of their husbands around their necks.
The simplest, most affordable option is to wear an engagement ring or any other one on top of the wedding ring on the ring finger. This way you can maintain the importance of marriage and solve the problem of falling decoration.
If the ring is too large, you can contact a jeweler, for whom making it smaller is a common practice. This option is suitable only for simple models made without engravings or decorations. You can resort to it only if you are absolutely sure that you will not gain weight anymore and there is no need to increase the size of the product. This service costs approximately 500 rubles.
The most drastic method of solving the problem is to melt down the product and order a new one of a smaller size.
