Jewelry made from precious metals has not lost its relevance throughout the history of mankind. In the Middle Ages, rings and rings served as symbols of power and rewards for services. They passed from lord to vassal, who wore jewelry with special pride. Jewelers of that time often performed stretching of gold accessories, because everyone's fingers are different.
Nowadays this happens less often, we do not pass our rings on to each other, but age, the appearance of excess weight, swelling of the hands require a proportional increase in jewelry, which a person can wear for many years.
How to choose a ring size
A gold ring is one of the most popular gifts given to women.
Therefore, the issue of selecting a ring is especially relevant for men. They give presents to their significant other, it doesn’t matter if it’s an engagement ring or just a beautiful holiday gift. In order to avoid such situations when the ring does not fit in size, there are several ways to choose the ring size. Since jewelry cannot be exchanged or returned, it is better to purchase it immediately in the required size. How to do this? It is better for the lady to be present when buying a gift. This way you can’t go wrong not only with the size, but also with the design. She will be able to choose what she needs. In addition, once you try the jewelry on your finger, you certainly won’t make a mistake.
The thickness of the fingers on the left and right hands is different!
The first thing you need to know is that the first half of the day is not the best time to try on rings, as your fingers may swell. And in the evening the swelling subsides, so the decoration can become large, which is also not good. So it will be easy to lose him.
The thickness of the fingers also changes due to changes in temperature, which can occur during:
- menses;
- hot or cold day;
- physical activity;
- increase in body temperature during illness.
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Which rings cannot be reduced?
Most often, such exceptions include costume jewelry and budget alloys. It is difficult to predict how such rings will behave when subjected to sudden heating. The product may turn black, oxidize, or even burst. It’s better not to take risks, because your favorite thing is at stake.
They don't like interference:
- platinum, titanium rings, as well as tungsten products. To work with such products, special equipment and skilled craftsman are required. Otherwise, a black mark may remain at the welding site;
- rings made of openwork and patterned metal;
- products with enameled or galvanic coating, as well as with a diamond edge. Please note that a visible seam may form at the welding site.
How to stretch a ring at home
But if, nevertheless, you find yourself in an awkward situation by presenting a ring of the wrong size, you will definitely ask yourself the question: is it possible to stretch the ring at home. This is not as easy as it seems, which is why the most reliable way to do this is to contact a jewelry workshop. Using special technologies, the master will be able to increase the size of the ring to the required size without any damage.
If you do not want to ruin your jewelry, it is better to seek professional help.
Features of the rings
The risk of not getting the gift right or ruining it is big, so the easiest way is not to take risks, but to trust a professional in his field. Before increasing your ring size, you need to consider some nuances:
- If there are stones, drawings or engravings on the surface of the ring, then it can only be increased by 1-1.5 sizes, but a smooth piece of jewelry can easily be increased by a couple of sizes.
- It is important to determine the finger on which the decoration will be and find out its diameter.
- When purchasing jewelry, you should try it on when your fingers are not swollen.
- When choosing a specialist, you need to talk with several professionals, compare their prices, learn about the possible risks and features of the procedure. If a specialist has told you about all this, then you can trust such a jeweler with your jewelry.
Important! To work with platinum, you need special machines, which not every workshop has, so the procedure will be expensive.
Is it possible to stretch an engagement ring?
Wedding rings are usually made of gold. And this material is one of the most flexible. Therefore, stretching an engagement ring even a couple of sizes will not be difficult for a professional jeweler. A wedding ring may become small over time. It is tight and difficult to remove, which causes discomfort to the owner.
There are 4 ways to stretch a ring:
- Rolling out;
- Inserting a piece of metal;
- Boring;
- Stretching with Pinocchio.
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(price on the link) The presence of precious stones on the product complicates the work of the master. They will need to be temporarily removed. This is done for the purpose that when the product is stretched, the stones may become deformed, which will lead to their damage. But if they are not there, then the ring is enlarged using special techniques that are chosen by the master himself, depending on the characteristics of the jewelry. If it is too thin, then rolling the material will not work, as the ring may simply break. To stretch the ring, use the following method.
- First, the product is checked for any defects: cracks, chips.
- Next, the ring is cut in one place.
- The required piece of metal of the same standard and quality is inserted into the cut site so that the fragment does not differ in any respect.
- The soldering point is welded. The seam remains invisible to the naked eye, its thickness does not exceed 0.1 mm.
Another method for stretching a ring is boring. Excess metal is removed from the inside of the ring, which allows the diameter to be increased by 0.4 mm. At the same time, the visible side remains unchanged, so the treatment will be invisible to others.
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The fourth method is to stretch the ring using Pinocchio. This is a special cone-shaped device onto which the decoration is placed. It allows you to increase the product by a size or even more. Before such treatment, the ring must be heated to the required temperature, otherwise breakage is inevitable. The decoration is pulled onto the cone, and it gradually stretches to the desired diameter.
What to do if the ring has a stone or a diamond?
Work on resizing often begins with heating the product, and stones, especially precious ones, cannot be subjected to heat treatment. They may change color, become cloudy, or crack. Therefore, before starting work, the jeweler must warn the client that the stone will have to be removed while the metal is being processed , as well as about an increase in payment for the work performed.
After stretching the ring, the stone is returned to its place. Sometimes boring can be used to increase the size of a ring with a stone. The decisive factor in this is the thickness of the tire . If it is sufficient, then the decoration can be increased by a maximum of half a size. The work will take from 10 to 30 minutes, all this time the stone will be in its place. There is no need to delete it.
Another method used for inlaid jewelry is to insert a piece of metal. In this case, the jeweler will prefer to laser solder the gold patch. Upon completion of the work - polishing, grinding - the applied part will not be visible, but such processing will take at least an hour.
Reducing the size of jewelry rings:
If suddenly you were given a ring, and it just so happens that it doesn’t quite suit you in size, then returning the gift is somehow wrong, and besides, you liked it, but because it’s too big, or vice versa small you cannot wear your new precious jewelry. But don’t worry, because the problem of a person’s ring being too big is quite common, but this problem can be solved.
Reduce the diameter of a jewelry ring using compression - from 300 rubles.
Reduce the size of a gold ring - from 400 rubles.
It is also possible to insert metal inside the ring - from 1000 rubles (excluding metal).
Today, there are several ways to reduce a ring. This procedure can be carried out by cutting out excess metal. You can also resize the product using compression. But if your jewelry contains precious stones, then the compression method is not suitable. Another way is not to cut metal from the ring, but, on the contrary, to add it. The method is very unusual, but it is universal. That is, by adding metal you can reduce absolutely any ring.
Price for work from 500 rub.
Rolling out. It is also a fairly frequently used method. To enlarge the ring you will need:
- measure and clean the product;
- roll out the bottom part to the required parameters;
- straighten the ring (give it the correct shape);
- clean and polish.
From precious metal, it will take about 10 minutes. This procedure is simple and is usually done in front of you. It is important that the jewelry falls into the hands of a skilled jeweler. Here's what you need to know about this procedure.
Stones require special attention when adjusting the size of a ring with precious stones. For example, the most “gifted” and favorite stone “with meaning” is a diamond. But when heated, when the ring is reduced or enlarged, in order to avoid troubles, it is better to remove the insert from the base of the ring. Even if it is a durable diamond.
If you see that the master begins work without removing the stone from the base, stop him and demand this. Let it cost a little more. Remember that the miser pays twice
Ring enlargement cost
The cost of such repairs depends on the technique used to enlarge the ring:
- stretching – 300 rubles;
- insert - from 500 rubles;
- rolling – from 300 rubles.
If your ring has become small, hurry to the Alex Jeweler workshop and have the ring enlarged, the price of which is more affordable.
The wizard's algorithm is as follows:
- measurements are taken with a ring gauge or caliper;
- Using an ultrasonic cleaner (UWM), the product is cleaned of contaminants;
- the decoration is annealed with a burner;
- stretches on a special crossbar;
- cleaned in ultrasonic cleaner and polished.
Methods and techniques for ring enlargement
Specialists at the Alex Jeweler jewelry workshop use three techniques to enlarge a gold ring:
- stretching;
- insert;
- rolling out.
Stretching is most often used to increase the size of wedding rings. Using this technique you can increase it by several sizes. First, the master takes measurements, then, using an ultrasonic cleaner, cleans the product of dirt. Next, the ring is annealed with a special burner and stretched on the crossbar. At the final stage, the ring is once again cleaned with an ultrasonic cleaner and polished.
Metal inserts are used to enlarge rings decorated with precious stones. The master initially measures and cleans the ring, after which he cuts the product, while preserving the mark. Then they insert metal of the same color and the same standard as the ring itself. Then everything is soldered and leveled. At the final stage, the master removes flaws, cleans and polishes the ring.
In order to enlarge a ring using the rolling technique, you need to measure and clean the jewelry, roll out the bottom of the ring to the desired size, give it the correct shape, clean with an ultrasonic cleaner and polish.
Features of repairing platinum jewelry
Expensive platinum rings are very difficult to reduce or enlarge
, therefore, when ordering or purchasing a product, make sure that the size is chosen perfectly. This hard and refractory metal is difficult to process, and the production of jewelry requires a lot of experience and high qualifications from the craftsman.
To change the diameter of a finished platinum ring, specialized equipment and the use of laser processing technologies are required. To adjust the size of the product
, it is necessary to heat it to a very high temperature, and this is impossible in the conditions of most repair shops. In addition, such procedures are fraught with loss of the appearance of the product: the solder used may not only differ in color from snow-white platinum, but also turn black.
A product made of gold or silver can be adjusted to size. In this case, you will not even notice the joint or stretch on the ring. Before adjusting the diameter, correctly specify the amount by which you need to reduce or increase the decoration.
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In a number of stores in St. Petersburg, Jewelry Network 585, there are jewelry workshops where you can repair jewelry, as well as provide professional care for it. Our stores employ experienced jewelers who are well versed in jewelry and can repair jewelry that is dear to your heart.
Stores in St. Petersburg with jewelry workshops:
| 1 | B. Moskovskaya, 1-3/2 | Art. m. Vladimirskaya/Dostoevskaya |
| 2 | Babushkina, 71/8, 1st floor | Art. m. Lomonosovskaya |
| 3 | Bolshevikov, 1 | Art. m. Bolshevikov |
| 4 | Elizarova, 12 | Art. m. Elizarovskaya |
| 5 | Efimova, 1/4a | |
| 6 | Komendantsky, 12, building 1 | Art. m. Komendantsky Prospekt |
| 7 | Kosygina, 23 | Art. m. Ladozhskaya |
| 8 | Ligovsky 41/83 | Art. m. Ploshchad Vosstaniya |
| 9 | Moskovsky, 2 | Art. m. Sennaya/Sadovaya/Spasskaya |
| 10 | Nalichnaya, 49, apt. 3 | Art. m. Primorskaya |
| 11 | Novatorov, 112, 1st floor | Art. m. Prospekt Veteranov |
| 12 | Razezhaya, 43a | Art. m. Ligovsky Prospekt |
| 13 | Stachek, 77a | Art. m. Avtovo |
| 14 | Engelsa, 138 | Art. m. Prosveshcheniya |
| № | Name of work performed | Price, rub) | 750 standard / White gold (RUB) | With drag. stones (rub) |
| 1 | Washing the product in a cleaning solution using ultrasound | from 50 | from 100 | from 150 |
| 2 | Restoring the presentation of jewelry - removing scratches, deformation, dirty inserts + polishing and washing the product: Earrings, Ring, Massive bracelet Chain Massive | from 500 | ||
| 3 | Soldering a gap with a gold thin figure of a chain or bracelet: One place Two places | |||
| 4 | Soldering a massive gold chain or bracelet (weighing 15 g or more) One place Two places | |||
| 5 | Soldering the break of a hollow gold chain or bracelet One place Two places | |||
| 6 | Soldering of breaking gold chain of 2-, 3-weave or more threads One place Two places | |||
| 7 | Soldering a silver chain: One place/ Soldering the lost finishing ring | from 150 + 50 | ||
| 8 | Soldering the finishing ring in a gold chain With the production of the lost element + metal* | |||
| 9 | Soldering a complex hollow bracelet with re-pinning: One place + metal * | from 400 | from 700 | |
| 10 | Repair of a ring with one break: Without stone | from 900 | ||
| 11 | Repair of a broken gold seal ring: Without stone | from 1000 | ||
| 12 | Repair of broken earrings with sealing (One place) Without stone Each additional soldering (place) + metal* | from 1000 | ||
| 13 | Reducing the size of a shank ring: Without stone Stone setting and unfastening at a separate rate | from 1000 | ||
| 14 | Increasing the size of a figured ring or a ring with a stone (without sawing) | from 300 | from 500 | from 800 |
| 15 | Increasing the ring size by inserting (soldering) Without stone + metal* With stone + metal* | from 1500 | ||
| 16 | Reducing, enlarging a thin wedding ring: One size For each subsequent size | |||
| 17 | Reducing or enlarging a massive wedding ring: One size For each subsequent size | |||
| 18 | Stone setting | from 200 | from 300 | from 500 |
| 19 | Unbreaking the stone | from 200 | from 250 | from 250 |
| 20 | Cleaning crowns One element | from 50 | ||
| 21 | Restoration - restoration of lost elements in jewelry and antiques | price dog. | price dog. | price dog. |
| 22 | Reducing bracelets, chains | from 300 | from 500 | |
| 23 | Reducing watch bracelets made of precious metals with re-pinning + metal* | from 350 | from 600 | |
| 24 | Installing watch bracelets on watches | from 200 | ||
| 25 | Chain Lock Replacement (Gold): Shringelny Replacement chain lock (silver) | |||
| 26 | Lock repair (gold): Springel | |||
| 27 | Restoring the presentation of silverware (soldering): Coffee spoon, tea spoon, table spoon, shot glasses, saucers, cup holders, etc. Pouring spoon/ladle, cigarette case, creamer, etc. |
* In cases where a master’s precious metal is used to perform repairs, the cost of 1 g of 585 gold is 1,500 rubles.
Rings made of precious metals are the most popular gifts for women. Having received such a gift from a loved one, an unpleasant surprise is the wrong size. And sometimes decoration just becomes not enough for you. And then the question arises of how to stretch the ring at home. We will look at possible solutions to this problem in this article.
Determine the correct size
Of course, the best thing when buying such an expensive gift is to know the exact size, or even better, buy it in the presence of the lady of your heart. In this case, you need to keep in mind that your fingers may swell in the morning, especially in hot weather. It can also occur after exercise, as well as at elevated temperatures during illness.
Important! The thickness of the fingers on the left and right hands is different.
If you don’t know the exact size, you can calculate it using simple methods at home:
- A strip 1 cm wide is inserted inside the product. A mark is made with a pencil in the place where one of the edges ends. The length of the marked strip is measured with a ruler. The resulting number is divided by 3.14 - this will be the size of the jewelry.
- The most accurate way at home is to measure the internal diameter with a caliper, but not everyone has one.
- You can measure using coins, if you have them: 1 ruble - size 21, 50 kopecks - size 19.5, 5 kopecks - 19, 10 kopecks - 18, 1 kopeck - size 16.
- The simplest, but not the most accurate, is to measure the size of the ring with a ruler, and you need to take the inner diameter.
