Matryoshka Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 How easy is this to do? Just 1/2 size or so, not a huge change? Ring is silver. Where would the best place be to get something like this done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 I've had this done. I think just about any professional jeweler should be able to do it. I will say that the back of the ring ended up looking a tiny bit wonky. They have to heat and stretch the metal, so part of the band on the back may end up looking a little thinner than the rest of the band. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 (edited) Just had this done with my white-gold wedding ring (it is an attached double band -- engagement ring + wedding band). I went to a professional individual jeweler, and it was about $65. It also took about 3 weeks because he was so swamped -- there aren't many jewelers any more, and the other one on my side of town had to unexpectedly retire due to health issues, so the jeweler I went to was scrambling to get through all of that other jeweler's work as well as his own high volume of customers. It was worth the wait, as he did a beautiful and professional job. No wonkiness for my ring, but perhaps the double-band thickness made a difference in what he had to work with. ;) Edited October 16, 2017 by Lori D. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 I've had this done. I think just about any professional jeweler should be able to do it. I will say that the back of the ring ended up looking a tiny bit wonky. They have to heat and stretch the metal, so part of the band on the back may end up looking a little thinner than the rest of the band. Cool, that's what I was hoping. It's got a rather thick band, so I'm hoping it will come out okay, and won't cost too much $$. It's a birthstone ring I just found at a thrift shop. I could probably smoosh it on with enough soap, but if it's not too much trouble, I think it would be a good idea to stretch a bit. Mostly, rings are way too big for me, so this is actually closer to right than most I've seen... I'd been looking for one I really liked for a while since the stone fell out of my old one... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 I had a silver ring done this summer for around $20, the band was 2mm I believe. It was done overnight at the jewelry shop where I purchased it. If you go to a chain jeweler it will take longer as they usually send it out. You can't tell it was done at all. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 (edited) Is it possible to enlarge a ring that has a pattern the whole way around? Dh and I were just talking about this a few days ago. I have worn my great-aunt's wedding ring since she passed away nearly 30 years ago. I can't wear the ring anymore because my fingers are swollen from RA. I expect that the swelling is permanent. ETA: It looks similar to this: Edited October 17, 2017 by Junie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Is it possible to enlarge a ring that has a pattern the whole way around? Dh and I were just talking about this a few days ago. I have worn my great-aunt's wedding ring since she passed away nearly 30 years ago. I can't wear the ring anymore because my fingers are swollen from RA. I expect that the swelling is permanent. ETA: It looks similar to this: Yes, but it will cost more because instead of stretching it they have to cut it and insert an extra bit of metal. Which leaves a spot on the ring with no pattern...but you just keep that part on the palm side, as the "back" of the ring. I've had it done with similar rings to what you posted. SaveSave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Yes, but it will cost more because instead of stretching it they have to cut it and insert an extra bit of metal. Which leaves a spot on the ring with no pattern...but you just keep that part on the palm side, as the "back" of the ring. I've had it done with similar rings to what you posted. SaveSave That's what I was afraid of. Since it is a special heirloom I wouldn't want to change the appearance of the ring. It would just be another reminder of me being sick. :( I will probably just keep the ring as is. I have five girls; surely it will fit one of them someday. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 If the band is carved, you could send it to a bench jeweler who does hand carving to put the pattern back on the ring after engraving. You could also put in a clasp that allows the shank of the ring to open so it does not have to slide over an inflamed knuckle. I'm not recommending this particular brand, it was just the first link I found that had decent photos. The jeweler could order one from his or her favourite supplier. https://theperfectsetting.com/blogs/news/14001189-arthritic-fingers-swollen-knuckles-and-fine-jewelry-rings-enter-the-adjustable-shank 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Yes, but it will cost more because instead of stretching it they have to cut it and insert an extra bit of metal. Which leaves a spot on the ring with no pattern...but you just keep that part on the palm side, as the "back" of the ring. I've had it done with similar rings to what you posted. SaveSave I have an engraved wide wedding band. It's this one. https://www.overstock.com/Jewelry-Watches/Handmade-Sterling-Silver-Flourishing-Foliage-Ring-Indonesia/10041087/product.html I took it to an excellent jeweler and he stretched it. He did say that it was at risk for splitting and that would be a more expensive repair, but he did it without damaging it. It was just a half size though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 That's what I was afraid of. Since it is a special heirloom I wouldn't want to change the appearance of the ring. It would just be another reminder of me being sick. :( I will probably just keep the ring as is. I have five girls; surely it will fit one of them someday. :) You could wear it on a chain now and still enjoy it. I had my wedding band with a pattern sized up. There are limits and I think given the sentiment I might just leave it whole. Did your dd's know her? If they did, that would affect it. You could at least ask. I'm just guessing it's going to be thin at this point and not handle it, but you never know. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 You could wear it on a chain now and still enjoy it. I had my wedding band with a pattern sized up. There are limits and I think given the sentiment I might just leave it whole. Did your dd's know her? If they did, that would affect it. You could at least ask. I'm just guessing it's going to be thin at this point and not handle it, but you never know. I hadn't thought about wearing it on a chain. That might work! My great-aunt died when I was in 8th grade. She had lived in my house for the last 3 years of her life and was very influential in changing our family culture for the better. I wouldn't be the person I am now if she hadn't come to live with us. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Bring it to a good jewelry store. I had a gold ring sized up (about half a size? I can't quite remember) and you'd never know it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 That's what I was afraid of. Since it is a special heirloom I wouldn't want to change the appearance of the ring. It would just be another reminder of me being sick. :( I will probably just keep the ring as is. I have five girls; surely it will fit one of them someday. :) Or wear it as a necklace on a chain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 I had my wedding band sized up a half size last year and you can't tell at all. It was under $30 and took a few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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