How rings are enlarged. How to increase the size of a ring with a stone

Having received a gift from a dear person in the form of a ring, an unpleasant fact is the wrong size of the jewelry. And sometimes, after a while, a favorite object becomes small. Therefore, many people think about how to stretch the ring to the desired size.

How to choose 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 make presents to their soul mates, whether 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 size of the ring. Since jewelry cannot be exchanged or returned, it is better to purchase it immediately in the required size. How to do it?

It is better that the lady herself be present during the purchase of a gift. So you will not be mistaken not only with the size, but also with the design. She will be able to choose what she needs. In addition, trying on jewelry on your finger, you certainly will not make a mistake.

The thickness of the fingers on the left and right hand is different!

The first thing to know is that the first half of the day is not the best for trying on rings, as fingers can 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 it.

The thickness of the fingers is also changed by a change in the temperature regime, which can occur during:

• menses;
• hot or cold day;
• increase in body temperature during illness.

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Ring sizes

Varies from 15 to 23. This is the inner diameter. There are also half sizes, such as 17.5, etc. The decoration must fit perfectly. It should not press or slide freely on the finger, otherwise loss is inevitable.

Before you go to the store to buy a ring, find out exactly the size, or take the girl along with you!

How to stretch a ring at home

But if, nevertheless, you find yourself in an awkward situation, presenting a ring of the wrong size, you will definitely ask yourself: 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. The master will be able, with the help of special technologies, to increase the size of the ring to the required one without any damage.

If you do not want to ruin your jewelry, it is better to seek professional help.

Can a wedding ring be stretched?

Wedding rings are usually made of gold. And this material is one of the most plastic. Therefore, stretching an engagement ring even a couple of sizes will not be difficult for a professional jeweler. An engagement ring can become small over time. It presses and is difficult to remove, which gives unpleasant sensations to the owner.

There are 4 ways to stretch the ring:

1. rolling;
2. Insert a piece of metal;
3. Boring;
4. Stretching with Pinocchio.

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The presence of precious stones on the product complicates the work of the master. They will need to be temporarily removed. This is done with the aim that when the product is stretched, the stones can be deformed, which will lead to their damage. But if they are not there, then the ring is enlarged using special techniques that the master himself chooses, 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.

1. First, the presence of any flaws on the product is checked: cracks, chips.
2. Next, the ring is cut in one place.
3. The necessary piece of metal of the same sample and of the same quality is inserted into the place of the cut so that the fragment does not differ in any respect.
4. The place of soldering 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 inner side of the ring, which allows to increase the diameter by 0.4 mm. At the same time, the visible side remains unchanged, so the processing will be invisible to others.

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The fourth way is to stretch the ring with the help of Pinocchio. This is a special device in the shape of a cone, on which the decoration is put on. It allows you to increase the product by a size and even more. Before such processing, the ring must be heated to the required temperature, otherwise breakage is inevitable. The decoration is pulled onto a cone, while it is gradually stretched to the desired diameter.

How much does it cost to stretch a ring

All 4 methods of stretching the ring are not too expensive, on average the price varies from 300-600 rubles. And the time for carrying out these procedures does not exceed half an hour.

If the ring is large in size, it can be taken to a jeweler. But some methods allow you to change the size of the ring and at home.

How to reduce the size of the ring in a jewelry workshop

You can reduce the diameter of a ring made of gold or other material using one of three methods:

1. Cutting out. The specialist reduces the accessory by removing 3-4 mm.
2. Compression. The metal is heated, slightly cooled and covered with a punch (press) in special equipment. The jeweler hits the punch and thereby compacts the metal. The accessory is then cleaned and polished.
3. Insert. Another rim is soldered into the decoration, which reduces the product.

The last method is the safest. However, jewelers choose an option based on the features of the product. So, for example, smooth accessories will withstand any treatment, and openwork jewelry is best adjusted with a rim.

Reduce the size of the insert ring

It is more difficult to change the size of a ring with a stone. Even with an insignificant adjustment, the frame is deformed and ceases to hold the insert, which leads to its loss.

Most often, in order to, for example, reduce the size of a gold ring with diamonds, cutting is used. At the same time, large inserts are removed from the frame, small ones remain in place. At the end of the work, the master corrects the fasteners.

How much would it cost to downsize a gold ring? If the accessory is without decorative elements, the price will be 500-1000 rubles. The price is affected by the complexity of the jewelry, the quality of the alloy, and the method the jeweler chooses.

Which rings cannot be reduced

Jewelers refuse to correct products made of base metals. There are three reasons for this:

1. unknown alloy. The master does not know what will happen to the material after exposure.
2. Loss of shape and shade in the process. Jewelry can crumble when compressed, blacken from overheating, lose aesthetics after cutting.
3. Toxicity. After processing, oxidation is possible. Then the alloy emits substances harmful to humans.

Making a silver ring one size smaller is also not always possible. If the jewelry is covered with rhodium, then it will deteriorate when heated. The jeweler will be able to partially restore the aesthetics of the accessory, but it will not be possible to restore its original shade.

The design of the decoration also matters. If the product has complex patterns or openwork filigree, it will be problematic or impossible to change it.

Processing platinum requires special equipment - a laser cutting tool and a high temperature crucible for heating and forging. This is not available in every jewelry workshop, so it is not always possible to correct platinum jewelry.

How reduction affects the appearance of the ring

If everything is done correctly, the appearance of the decoration will not change. When the master makes mistakes, the following flaws are possible:

• crack or discoloration of the stone;
• changing the shape to an ellipsoid;
• change in design or insertion;
• clarification of silver products;
• visible seam at the soldering site.

Least of all defects occur when working with laser equipment. It heats the product less than gas welding, and the seam is almost invisible.

How to make a ring smaller at home

If the specialist refused to work or you don’t want to contact him, you can reduce the size of the ring at home. Self-correction options:

1. Clear nail polish. Apply 2-3 layers inside the accessory.
2. Flesh-colored adhesive tape. Cut out a strip of plaster and glue it inside the product.
3. Silicone slips for rings. These are inserts used by professionals. You can buy them in specialized stores.
4. Epoxy adhesive. Prepare it according to the instructions and apply a thin layer. If necessary, repeat twice.
5. Homemade insert for a ring from a tube from a dropper or a helium rod. Cut a piece up to 1 cm in size lengthwise, melt the edges on the fire and fix on the inside of the product.

The easiest method is to apply colorless clear nail polish. If necessary, changing the size of the ring in this way can be resumed. The duration of wear is on average three months.

It will be safer for the product and the skin to use silicone rings to reduce the size. The inlays are made from natural material, but the wear period is reduced to one month. Before applying any agent to the ring, make sure that there is no allergy.

Is it possible to increase the size of the ring

If necessary, jewelers increase the size of the ring made of gold, silver or platinum. However, the master may refuse to correct or warn of possible consequences.

For example, stretching a gold ring even several sizes is not difficult. Another thing is platinum products. It is a refractory metal, so it requires laser equipment and experience to work with it.

It is not always possible to correct silver products. If it is plated with rhodium, the accessory may lose its color and shine.

It is possible to roll out a wedding ring a size larger without consequences in the absence of engraving. After the increase, the inscription will be deformed. Also, rings with drawings, stones and inserts are not subjected to rolling or stretching.

The jeweler will choose a method that will harm the product to a lesser extent. The price for the work of the master will depend on the characteristics of the material and the method of magnification.

Changing the size of the ring in a big way without special equipment is impossible. If you need to increase the size of the jewelry, you will have to contact the jeweler.

Resizing rings (video)

The ring is an indispensable decoration for fingers, known since ancient times. Today you can pick up a ring of almost any size. But sometimes there is an unpleasant situation - your favorite ring suddenly becomes small or the gift does not fit on your finger. In this case, rolling in a jewelry store can help. But it is quite expensive, so it is better to find out how to roll a ring at home and whether it is even possible. It will not hurt to find out whether this particular product can be increased or not.

How to roll out a ring at home?

What rings can be rolled out?

Increasing the size of the ring by rolling has some features that must be considered. Unfortunately, many types of rings are not subjected to rolling due to quite natural processes during rolling.

1. Rings with rotating inserts.

2. In most cases, the dimensions of bimetallic rings do not change.

3. If there is a drawing or a stone.

Based on this list, the answer to the question of whether it is possible to roll out a ring with stones is one: in no case. In this case, only one metal base may remain, and the pebbles will leave their nests due to stretching and deformation of the metal.

Is it possible to roll out the ring yourself?

Unfortunately, at home it is quite difficult to increase the size of the ring. Because for this, at least, you will need experience and a special tool. Not every man has a special crossbar, a gas burner and a hammer with a rubber surface in the garage or pantry. In most cases, a special rolling device is used. But even if all this is there, then a lack of experience can lead to irreparable damage to the ring.

But the technology used by jewelers to increase the size with the help of a crossbar and a special device is quite understandable.

To begin with, the ring is heated red-hot with a gas burner.

· Then let it cool down on its own, while preparing the tools.

One of the reasons why it is customary to choose smooth rings with a minimum amount of decor as engagement rings is the need to change the size of the ring.

The human body changes with age, this is natural, and the wedding decoration can become small or, on the contrary, large. You can reduce the decoration at home, but it is better to increase it in a jewelry workshop. Before you send accessories to the jeweler for alteration, you can find out how wedding rings are rolled out and whether they are damaged by such exposure.

There are many superstitions about changing the size of wedding rings. They say that you can’t roll rings, but this

information has not been confirmed. Many families constantly increase and decrease their bridal accessories and the marriage does not suffer in any way.

Rolling differs from other enlargement procedures in that the master does not cut the ring itself. This may be important if you are not willing to pay for additional precious metal inserts and think that the integrity of a family heirloom is better not to be violated.

How are wedding rings rolled in a jeweler's workshop?

In order to roll out a ring, you will need a gas burner, a crossbar, a hammer and a special device for rolling.

• The ring is heated with a burner, then allowed to cool slightly so that it does not melt.
• The decoration is inserted into the device, fixed.
• By turning the handle, the inner roller, as it were, compresses the metal evenly from all sides so that the outer and inner diameters of the ring increase.
• After a few minutes, the ring is checked, and if the desired size is not reached, it is rolled out again.
• Once the accessory has become the right size, it is straightened with a crossbar and a hammer, then polished.

After rolling, the ring may lose some weight. Sometimes this is a cause for concern for customers, but there is nothing to worry about: usually the ring loses weight during grinding, when it is shaped.

What rings can not be rolled out?

• The size that you get after rolling depends on the thickness of the shank. If the ring is too thin, when you try to expand it, it may simply break. It is better to solder a piece of gold into such an accessory. Before proceeding with the procedure, the master will carefully examine the jewelry for seams, chips and cracks. Sometimes, existing damage can cause the ring to fail to stretch, because it can burst in unprotected places.
• Rings with spinning inserts cannot be rolled out. You can increase such an ornament only by sawing off the inside, and not every jeweler will undertake this.
• Designer jewelry with engraving, stone inserts, diamond cut and non-standard coatings cannot be stretched either, as this can damage the decor.
• Fashionable combinations of two or more metals, unusual alloys are not subject to rolling. The temperature and pressure force at which metals become soft are different for all materials, so the ring can be deformed.

Is it possible to stretch the ring at home by yourself?

If you are not afraid to damage the decoration, you can expand it at home, rolling machines are freely sold. The only thing that is likely to be difficult is grinding. Therefore, it is better to contact the workshop, because only an experienced jeweler will be able to determine the condition of your jewelry, how to work with it and restore the original shine to the accessory.

There are jewelry workshops in a number of St. Petersburg stores of Jewelery Network 585, where you can repair jewelry, as well as carry out professional care for them. Our stores employ experienced jewelers who are well versed in jewelry and will be able to repair jewelry that is dear to your heart.

Shops in St. Petersburg with jewelry workshops:

* 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.