If your ring is improperly sized for your finger, it may be uncomfortable to wear. Too loose and blisters may appear from the metal's constant rubbing. Too tight and sores could develop where the band is digging into the skin. Whatever the case may be, resizing is available to make sure your ring fits like Cinderella's slipper.

What Does the Process Involve?

Downsizing

If the ring is too large for your finger, a professional jeweler will start by removing a small portion of the metal from the band and then soldering the pieces together. Once done, they will clean and polish the ring to ensure it's completely smooth before giving the finished product back to you to try. This can take as little as 10 minutes to complete.

Upsizing

A more delicate process is used to make a ring larger than its original size. One method involves stretching the metal by placing the piece of jewelry on a tapered shaft and using the force of a hammer to expand its shape gradually.

Another technique is to separate the back of the ring before inserting a small amount of additional metal. The pieces are seamlessly melded into one whole, cleaned, and then polished to restore the jewelry to its formerly pristine condition. Though similar to downsizing, this procedure can take much longer and may require the ring to be left overnight at the jewelers.

Make sure your rings feel as good as they look by reaching out to the talented team at Sartor Hamann Jewelers. These professionals have been providing quality custom jewelry design throughout Grand Island and Lincoln, NE, since 1905 and are recognized for their precision. They specialize in the latest resizing techniques, as well as jewelry repairs. In addition, their online inventory features a vast assortment of custom work and reveals the level of craftsmanship that these experts have to offer. Call (402) 476-8681 to speak directly with a jeweler about your ring resizing needs.