How do I change the size of a ring?
Narrowing a ring that's too wide or enlarging one that's too small: you may be faced with one of these two and you don't want to wear your ring with a chain or change your finger. or change your finger. The means and methods for doing so are different. What's more, not all rings can be resized. Visit of possible solutions to suit your needs.
Is it possible to shrink a ring?
If your jewelry is precious, contact a jewelry expert like MATY so that
ring shrinkage doesn't damage it. Whether its value is symbolic or intrinsic
intrinsic, think carefully before you make your decision: having a ring shrunk by a
jeweler involves a loss of material and is a definitive solution.
solution. However, finger volume can vary over the course of a lifetime.
What's more, not all rings can be reduced, even by a professional,
especially those made of palladium. Rings with diamonds or gold-plated components
can also be complicated to shrink.
Two other, less definitive solutions can be considered. The first is to
wear your ring lined with a thin band of the right size, which will prevent you from
from losing it. The second is to use a ring reducer.
to reduce the space between the jewel and your finger. Tubes,
spiral clips, springs, rods... models come in a variety of materials, depending on the ring
depending on the ring to be reduced (Gold, Silver, Silicone, etc.).
Is it possible to enlarge a ring or wedding band?
Your MATY jeweler can also enlarge a ring that's too small for your fingers.
Here again, the material of your jewel is very important: it is impossible to change the size of a ceramic or palladium ring, for example, but it is easy to do.
of a ceramic or palladium ring, for example, but easily possible on
possible on rings in 375 or 750 gold, so don't hesitate to ask our expert
MATY jewelers.
Enlarging a single-size ring does not usually involve adding material.
Professionals most often use a triboulet (a cone-shaped tool used in the
jewelry) to gently stretch your jewel.
On the other hand, for enlargements larger than one size, it's essential to add material.
is essential. Cutting is therefore also necessary. Depending on the
the size to be achieved, the quality of the metal, its color, the presence or absence of
the method used differs. The more complex your ring, the longer it takes
jeweler's work. So the cost of enlarging a gold wedding band will not be the same
the same as enlarging a ring with diamonds.
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