How to reduce a wedding ring if it has become too big in size

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16.092020

Imagine purchasing the perfect engagement ring. See the joy, the bright sparkle in the eyes of your beloved. To propose marriage to her, get down on your right knee, carefully place it on your beloved’s finger and... It turns out that it doesn’t fit in size - it’s big. The future wife will not be able to wear it and risks losing it.

Do not panic! Find out how to make your wedding ring smaller in this article.

What to do when the ring gets bigger?

The fingers of the left and right hands differ by 1–2 sizes. It happens that a piece of jewelry that fits perfectly on your finger on your engagement or wedding day requires a little correction after some time.

There are situations when the finger swells or shrinks immediately after measurement. Its thickness may vary due to:

temperature changes,
blood pressure,
swelling caused by work, contact with chemicals,
weight loss.

When something becomes free, many people rejoice. It's different with jewelry. Clothes can be changed, but jewelry is bought for a long time and worn constantly.

Since most models of wedding rings have a classic shape (semicircular, flat), their global modification is carried out by a professional jeweler. The cost of his work depends on the shape, type of decoration, and the place where the correction will be performed. This service is provided immediately or within 1-2 business days.

Before deciding on correction, you should consult with a specialist to see if this procedure makes sense. He may refuse if a complex inscription is applied to the product, or if there are precious stones that are difficult to remove, and then insert and securely fasten without disturbing the design.

Jeweler's help

Also, if a gold ring is important to you, then you can turn to a jeweler for help. This service does not cost quite a lot of money. Anyone can use it.

The cost of this service is about 500 rubles. This amount is small. Husbands often mistakenly choose the wrong ring for their wives. And in order not to upset their partner, girls manage to wear it on different fingers. You can also reduce the size. This mainly applies to simple products, without engraving and complex composition.

How to make a wedding ring smaller at home

The rim circumference is reduced using:

silicone glue and heat gun;
a small piece of foam sponge;
colorless tape;
thin wire;
transparent nail polish - must be coated inside the circle with 10 layers. After drying, cut off excess with a knife;
rubber fishing line of small diameter;
a thick layer of non-woolen thread that needs to be wound around your finger before putting the ring on.

If the wedding ring is large and the engagement ring fits, you can insert the smaller one into the larger one and fix it on your finger. Any flat ring will be suitable for this purpose.

Jewelry stores sell special silicone gaskets for the circumference. Thanks to their insertion, the jewelry sits tightly on the finger.

Bottom line

When a wedding ring gets large, it needs to be made smaller, otherwise it will slip off your finger without you even noticing. In order not to spoil the decoration, you need to trust professionals who are well spoken of by people who contact them.

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The information we provide about the features of all existing methods, as well as the list of questions that should be asked to the specialist in advance, will help you get the ideal result. We wish you all your wishes come true!

Reducing the size of a wedding ring in a jewelry workshop

The cost of correction depends on the shape, size of the product, and the location of the stones in it. This procedure does not affect the quality and durability of the jewelry.

Reduction consists of cutting out a fragment of a suitable size and reconnecting the edges by soldering. Then the jewelry will be thoroughly cleaned, polished and will look like new. If the model has a complex design, the craftsman has to cut out a decorative fragment and glue the remaining parts of the product.
Compression rolling is one of the most aggressive and oldest methods of ring correction. The material is heated, changed to the desired size under pressure, and cooled in a special freezer.
The most expensive method without cutting is addition. Insertion of a smaller gold, gilded or silver rim inside the product.

Engraving does not affect the possibility of increasing or decreasing the jewelry. But after correction it will look different, it needs to be corrected. The final effect depends on the manufacturing method of the product that needs to be changed.

Transparent enamel

What to do if the ring is too big? There are situations when jewelers are unable to help and refuse to take on the work. These can be rings with multiple stones, which after alloying can simply either deteriorate or melt during operation. And then you have to try different methods at home. One of them is to buy clear nail enamel.

You need to paint the inside of the ring in ten layers. Carefully remove the excess with a knife for cutting linoleum or an ordinary stationery knife. It all needs to freeze. And then you can try on the product, even if it is still too big for you, you can apply several more layers of enamel. Reviews about this method are positive and indicate the popularity of the method. The duration of this method depends on external factors. If the product is frequently exposed to various chemical influences, the enamel can quickly fall off. And it will last for several years.

Which rings cannot be reduced?

Reducing rings even by half a size is not always 100% safe. There is a risk that the product will be damaged during the procedure: the shape will be deformed and the thickness will decrease.

Sometimes when correcting jewelry with precious stones, it is necessary to replace stones or inserts. Therefore, it is better to consult a jeweler and clarify possible undesirable consequences. This is especially true for jewelry inherited from grandparents. They are made using old technologies from less durable materials.

It is not possible to resize:

rings made of alloys of unknown origin. Under the influence of heat treatment, they can become black or green, and the product can crumble;
jewelry made of silver with a matte coating - they will lose their original appearance, which cannot be returned;
engagement ring made of platinum - due to the hardness of the alloy, it is difficult to process and is subject to temperature exposure. A special laser is used for cutting. After connection, traces of soldering remain on the platinum, which are difficult to remove;
openwork models due to their special structure, which is easy to damage;
products with complex designer patterns.

Three ways

What to do if the ring is large in size? Jewelers can reduce size in three ways: adding, cutting and shrinking. Addition is considered the most rare procedure. More expensive in price. Another thin one is added inside the ring, and because of this the size becomes smaller. Compression is the application of high temperature. During this procedure, the ring becomes smaller. Cutting occurs as follows: simply part of the metal is removed, and the product becomes much smaller.

Signs associated with changing the size of wedding rings

If during the wedding ceremony the decoration falls off the finger, one of the spouses may cheat. Most often, the victim of infidelity is the one who owns this product.
If after the wedding the ring becomes large for the bride or groom, misunderstandings and quarrels are possible in the family, up to and including divorce. To avoid an unpleasant situation, it is recommended to reduce it as quickly as possible in a jewelry workshop.

It often happens that the enlargement and inconvenience of wearing a ring is due not only to the fact that your finger sizes have changed, it has gone out of fashion or has become inconvenient in everyday life, then it makes sense to buy new engagement rings. A wedding anniversary is also a great occasion to give a gift to your loved one, update your jewelry wardrobe and have a romantic evening.

Large jewelry stores located in Moscow offer a huge number of ring models - come, choose, try on! Even if you make a slight mistake with the size, it doesn’t matter - our jewelers can correct the product using the latest technology.

To find out how much it costs to reduce a ring, leave a request with a consultant in the store or contact the phone number listed on the store’s website.

Downsizing houses

So what if the ring is large? What to do at home? Many people ask these questions. Of course, you can correct it yourself, but take into account if it is ordinary jewelry.

Of course, you shouldn’t squeeze it with great force. You can give it an oval shape. Then the product should fit you in size. It is worth taking this work seriously. Because with significant effort, you can simply ruin your favorite ring and, thereby, get upset.

Does the procedure affect the appearance of the product?

Before reducing the size of a gold ring, everyone will probably think about the safety of its beauty. They are especially sensitive to expensive unique products or those received by inheritance. If a professional takes care of the sizing, then there is no reason to worry. But when the ring falls into the hands of an amateur, you can expect the following troubles:

Indications for ring reduction

Rings have long been an integral part of the human image, both male and female. Signets, with a diamond, without a stone, gold, silver, wedding and other items are worn in everyday life and on special occasions. Rings come into our lives as gifts, are passed down by inheritance, or are purchased independently. In any case, jewelry should bring pleasure and not cause discomfort when worn.

Ring size is one of the main criteria that requires special attention. Very often, products received as a gift turn out to be too large and require correction. In what other cases is ring reduction required:

After losing weight, the jewelry began to fall off my finger. A slim figure is good, but this is not a reason to put the ring in the back drawer, especially if it is an engagement ring;
The purchase was made without trying on. Nowadays, many people purchase things from online stores and it is simply impossible to visually assess the quality of the product, much less try it on. That’s why you have to look for a jeweler and have the ring adjusted to size;
The ring is presented in a single copy, but the size, unfortunately, does not fit. In such a situation, there is no need to refuse the purchase, but you can simply give the product away for reduction;
The ring was inherited, but it turned out to be too small. If you are not going to wear it, then you don’t have to worry about the size, but if you plan to make it your permanent decoration, then you need to contact a jeweler and have it customized for you.

You may need to reduce the size of the ring if the purchase was made without trying it on.
You can easily reduce the size of a wedding ring made of ordinary metal. To do this, it is enough to cut a piece at its lower part and solder or reduce the product by compression. However, not all jewelry behaves adequately after processing and in most cases loses its appearance.

Adviсe

In general, there are many ways to fix this problem. In any case, you need to think it over carefully and make the right decision. Many people immediately resort to a jewelry workshop for help. They will not only give you advice, but also help you choose the right option for your ring. And if this is ordinary jewelry, but you have unusual stories associated with it or simply value it, then you can use different methods at home, which are listed in this article.

The engagement ring will be more difficult to deal with at home. But still, many people wonder what to do if the ring is large? It especially often happens that a man bought and guessed the possible size. At the same time, the ring was not the right size for the girl. It is not recommended to bend it yourself at home or perform other methods to eliminate this problem. It’s better to turn to specialists for help; they will choose the method themselves to ensure that your ring fits in size. According to omens, the ring should be worn on the ring finger. Some people simply hang it around their neck with a chain or another finger. This is not entirely correct and will lead to unnecessary questions that are not entirely pleasant, as we have already said above.

Therefore, it is better to wear the wedding ring on the right finger, follow the omen and, most importantly, believe in it.