Reducing the diameter of the ring. Reduce ring size at home

Don't want to part with a wedding ring that has become large and dangles ugly on your finger? Afraid of losing it? We'll show you how to fix this problem! You will learn what you can do to reduce the size of the product, who will help with this, how much this service costs. Here you will read about the different ways to wear a large ring to keep it from falling off. We will answer the questions: with what it can be worn, on which finger and whether it is worth reducing the size.

What to do if your wedding ring gets big

There are several simple ways to solve this problem. Can be worn on middle finger, since it is slightly thicker than the unnamed one. This option is perfectly acceptable for most women and men.

Some people choose to wear a wedding ring on chain, on the neck, but usually this decision does not suit the woman. After all, then it turns into an ordinary decoration and no longer acts as a symbol of your marriage. In addition, there is an opinion that the rings of their husbands are worn on the neck of the widows.

The simplest, most affordable option is to wear an engagement ring or any other over the wedding ring on the ring finger. This way you can preserve the importance of marriage and solve the problem of falling jewelry.

If the ring is too large, you can turn to a jeweler, for whom making it smaller is a common practice. This option is suitable only for simple models made without engravings and decorations. You can resort to it only if you are sure that you will not recover anymore and you will not need to increase the size of the product. This service costs about 500 rubles.

The most radical method of solving the problem is to remelt the product and order a new one, smaller.

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How to reduce the size

It is possible to reduce the size, especially when it comes to simple products, without engraving and complex stone inlay. The need to change the size of the ring can also arise in men, but usually women face this problem.

Husbands often mistakenly choose the wrong size jewelry, although it can become too big even after losing weight.

You will be helped to reduce the size in private workshops and jewelry stores. This is usually not difficult if the product has a traditional shape, but if the entire surface is twisted or strewn with stones, difficulties may arise with this.

Jewelers are able to resize in three ways - by squeezing, cutting and adding material.

• Cutting out... Some of the metal is removed and the ring becomes smaller. This technology will work with any model.
• Compression... This is the effect on the metal of high temperature and pressure, during which the product becomes smaller. This technology is quite simple, but it is only suitable for even, smooth rings.
• Adding metal... It is rarely used, since it is the most expensive technology. Another thinner is added inside the ring, so the size becomes smaller. This is a universal method, since the product itself is not subjected to any influences during reduction. It is suitable for complex models with stones and external engraving.

Wondering what the process of reducing the size of the ring looks like? Here's a video:

If possible, why not reduce the size of the ring ?!

The question of how to reduce the size of the ring is relevant for many. Indeed, often you simply do not have the opportunity to try on a ring donated or inherited in advance. Sometimes the size increases dramatically due to weight loss, and in order not to lose your favorite jewelry, you have to urgently take action.

Where is the size of the ring reduced?

The safest option is to contact a workshop that provides similar services. This may be a jeweler you know through friends or whose services you have already contacted. If you do not know such a master, find out if there is a workshop at the salon where you purchased the jewelry, and contact there.

When you need to use the services of a completely unfamiliar master, ask a few things in advance:

• What technology will he use to get the result;
• Will there be any risks during the work, and if so, which ones;
• Does the master give a guarantee that the product will be changed qualitatively, without damage.

The essential question in this case is whether the cut out part of the gold or silver ring will be returned to you if this method of reducing the size of the product is used.

When can the size of the ring be reduced?

However, even an experienced jeweler will not take up the job in all cases. The easiest way is to adjust the size of a gold or silver engagement ring that does not have any jewelry.

Difficulties can arise if:

• the product is decorated with a stone or engraving;
• it is necessary to reduce an openwork ring decorated with small pebbles or droplets of another metal;
• the size of the new product must be 3 sizes or more smaller;
• the ring is made of titanium - working with it involves some technical difficulties;
• the material of the product is platinum, which requires special equipment to process.

Important! At the same time, jewelers note that if it is necessary to reduce the size of the men's signet ring or there is only one stone in the product, then the size can be changed without difficulty.

How to reduce ring size at home?

Workshop services may not always be needed: if you need to adjust the size of the product by only half a size, or the ring belongs to jewelry, then you can try to do it yourself at home in one of the following ways:

1. Epoxy adhesive. Any other building mixture that cures quickly and transparent (for example, Czech epoxy resin) is also suitable. After preparing the mixture according to the instructions (it should be thick enough), fix the ring horizontally and apply several layers of the mixture to the lower inner surface with a toothpick. Leave to set for a day.
2. Colorless nail polish. Similar to the previous method, only more laborious - the varnish will have to be applied at least 10 times. However, this method is the most affordable and easily renewable if necessary. And relatively durable - up to 3 months.
3. Homemade tab. Made from a piece of dropper tubing or an empty gel rod. Carefully cut a piece of tubule (0.7-1 cm) lengthwise, slightly melt the edges with notches on the side sections with a match. Holding the piece put on a thin stick, open the edges and attach to the bottom of the ring.
4. Improvised means. Such methods include winding a nylon thread on a ring or gluing a strip of flesh-colored adhesive plaster onto a finger. Most often, such funds are short-lived and are suitable only for one-time use in case of urgent need.
5. Silicone tab. This is a special accessory that can be purchased from a jewelry store. Such a tab is made of safe, durable and natural material, but its durability is low - only one month. To reduce the size of the ring, simply insert the insert into the product.
6. Making a 3-D stunt double. In a specialized printing house, the designer will make a 3-D model of your ring, according to which from a transparent polymer in just 15 minutes. make a copy of the product, but of the correct size. Such an insert is quite durable (up to 1 year) and can be used to reduce the size of any ring.

Important! There are times when the ring is expensive enough to experiment with it yourself (for example, with diamonds), and the workshops do not take to work. In this case, one of the most effective and affordable ways, although not very comfortable, is to wear a piece of suitable size over a large ring - it will not allow your jewelry to fall off unnoticed or at the wrong time.

How is the size of the ring reduced in the workshop?

A good jeweler will not undertake such work if there is a risk of damaging the appearance of the product. This should be taken into account when purchasing a ring from an online store or purchasing pairings for a wedding. Although there is always a risk of a decrease or increase in body weight, which will certainly affect the size of the finger circumference.

Still, contacting a jeweler is the most reliable way, whose services should be used if it is necessary to reduce the size of the ring.

For this, professionals use the following technologies:

1. Cutting out a part of the product. The easiest way is when a craftsman cuts a section at the bottom of the ring that interferes with normal wearing. Usually, to reduce by 1 dimension, you need to remove 3.14 mm of the circle. After that, the edges are soldered and sanded, which makes the seam completely invisible. For products with stones, craftsmen use laser soldering, which allows them not to be removed from the ring;
2. Contraction. The method is suitable for the simplest products, without decorations, ornaments and stones. First, the jeweler heats the ring, then cools it and places it in a special cone. After that, he covers the product with a ball with a punch and forges with a hammer. The softened metal, descending along the tapering cone, decreases in volume and becomes denser. Upon reaching the desired size, the master takes out the ring and polishes it;
3. Adding metal. The method is the most expensive and the least popular, but sometimes it is the only possible one for expensive or antique items. In this case, a smaller ring is inserted inside the ring in order to adjust the internal volume to the desired size.

Important! If there is a precious stone in the product, before work, make sure that the master removes it from the ring, and then fixes it again. Otherwise, the mounts may deform and the stone will not sit as firmly as before.

Jewelry cost

After all, you decided to trust the professionals and contact a jewelry workshop. This is a more reliable and thorough way, although it requires some costs:

1. If it is possible to reduce the ring by cutting or squeezing, the price of the issue will start from 400 rubles. - for the simplest products.
2. If common methods are not possible, then the master can request from 1000 rubles. and above for adding metal to the inside of the product, and sometimes with high complexity of work, jewelers completely refuse to adjust the dimensions.

Important! The cost of reducing the size of the ring will increase with increasing complexity of the ring shape, as well as depending on the value of the stones and their number. The simplest processing can be done in 30-40 minutes. , for more complex processes it will take up to 3 days.

In what cases should you reduce?

Reducing the size of the ring may be necessary in several cases:

• if you have lost weight;
• if the ring is inherited;
• if it was presented to you without preliminary fitting.

The size of cheap jewelry can be easily adjusted using home methods, even trying to cut a piece at the bottom of the piece. However, for expensive rings, it is better to use the services of professionals who will guarantee the safety of the product's appearance.

If you are just going to buy a ring, then try to be sure to try it on. However, remember that this should not be done if the fingers are very cold or swollen - in this case, there is a risk of incorrect selection of the size of the product.

Today I want to talk about a beautiful Chinese ringlet and not only

I really love rings with large stones, and the aged silver-like metal is generally my weakness.

I ordered it. Such a ring came to me

Stone: with a sapphire or cat's eye look. Of course it is imitation, but looks nice, deep gray-white color shimmers with a white stripe

Metal: made to look like aged silver, blackened into the grooves. It looks noble, there is no feeling that it is costume jewelry.

Metal oxidation resistance: I wore it for a week without taking it off, actively washing my hands with soap and other detergents and not a hint of green on the skin did not notice. But I still treat the jewelry with a special varnish, because the Chinese rings can start turning green in a month.

The size: minimum size at the seller 6.5, on my russian 16 it turned out to be too big. At first I walked holding it and was afraid to lose, but then I decided to reduce it.

How to reduce the size of the ring at home?

An important point! I want to make a reservation right away that this method is only suitable for jewelry, because A reduction from a jeweler can be more expensive than the ring itself, and how long it will last is unknown. Therefore, if you have a gold or silver ring, it is better to take it to a specialist.

And one moment. This method is suitable if the ring is large by half a size. If the difference is greater, then most likely it will be uncomfortable to wear. But you can experiment

The process of work itself takes about 15 minutes.

STEP ONE. Preparation.

The decrease will be by the principle of "filling" empty spaces, so you need to determine which side gap will be less noticeable, from the other side we will fill.

Too strong from above:

Less on the side:

And as a rule, it is least noticeable from below under the finger.

But since I have a large gap, I decided fill evenly on all sides.

STEP TWO. Than we will fill.

We will need any building hardening substance, preferably two-component and transparent... The easiest option is epoxy adhesive... It is sold at any hardware or hardware store and costs a penny. If you have a small ring size, then you know how difficult it is to find jewelry, so a bottle of this glue will save you for a long time.

There is also such a thing:

This is also an epoxy two-component glue from the company "moment", it costs around 100 rubles, BUT he metallic color, so it is only suitable for silver-like jewelry.

Because I am fond of needlework, I have a two-component Czech epoxy resin for making jewelry, it is called EPOXY-520. It is sold on the bottle, so it has no packaging as such and looks like ordinary water in bottles. Consists of resin and hardener.

Stir according to the instructions a small amount of resin or glue. If the consistency is liquid, then put the glass in a warm place to thicken. The mass should look like thick honey.

STEP THREE.

We put the ring on a comfortable surface and fix it. I have this small measuring cup and a piece of double-sided tape.

We take a toothpick, dip it into the solution. The drop should stick to it and not flow.

And carefully coat all the inner walls of the ring. I focused on the bottom wall

Neatly, drop by drop we fill the surface. We do not pour much that would not flow out.

Thus, we get "convex" walls inside the ring, which just "fill" the extra space.

How often men make mistakes with the size of the ring for their beloved girl! At the same time, they are sincerely sure that they chose the size correctly, and they are very offended when a girl does not wear a gift, although in fact, you just need to carry out such a simple procedure as reducing the ring.

Reducing the ring in the workshop

Many people wonder if it is possible to reduce a ring with an uneven bezel, inlays or dusting. In fact, it is possible, but the reduction technology will then be different than the reduction of a smooth ring.

If you do not know where to reduce the ring and do not know how to reduce the ring at home, then you need to contact a jewelry workshop. There are a lot of them now, especially since many large jewelry stores have their own workshops and are ready to reduce the ring for free for their customers.

So, first you need to decide on the correct size of your finger, on which you want to wear a reduced ring. To measure a finger, it is enough to try several different rings in a jewelry store. They need to be measured only in the normal condition of the hands, that is, not on swollen fingers.

After you have decided on the desired size, it's time to choose a workshop. It is advisable to use the advice of friends, especially if you need to give a very expensive ring for reduction. You should ask the jeweler how much the reduction will cost, what technology he will use for this, and when the item can be collected. If the master is stalling for time, delaying the deadline, then it is likely that he is thinking over a plan of how to imperceptibly replace the stone on the ring with a piece of glass, or something like that.

If the desired size is not very different from the existing one, then in the workshop it is possible to reduce the size of the ring using the conventional compression method. Then the weight of the product does not change. If the size needs to be greatly reduced, then the jeweler has to cut off a little of the rim of the ring, which changes the weight. The jeweler's honesty also determines his willingness to give you the rest of the metal that will be surplus after reduction.

Reducing the ring at home

If the ring is just a little too big, you can shrink the ring at home. It all depends on what material the product is made of. For example, high-quality jewelry can be gently pressed with your fingers along the rim from all sides. Then the size will decrease slightly. The disadvantage of this method is the appearance of irregularities on the rim, but what is the girl not ready to sacrifice just to put on a beautiful trinket! Silver is also a fairly flexible metal, so you can try to press it too. As for gold, there are two ways to do it. On the one hand, the gold ring can be very hot, then put on your finger and also try to press from all sides - then it will be easier to deform. If you are afraid of the appearance of strong irregularities, then just wrap the ring in plastic and put it in the freezer for a few days. The ring will not shrink by many sizes, but half the size of the difference is guaranteed to you.

There are situations when a purchased or donated ring does not fit. How to proceed? This article will go over some guidelines.

Is it always necessary to reduce the size of the ring?

Many women inherit jewelry, including rings. But it also happens that the predecessors were larger. In such cases, you can simply reduce it.However, this is not always true. Often young girls and women, having received a ring as a gift, immediately want to wear it. This is a completely natural desire. But the sizes may not always match. You should not rush to immediately reduce the decoration, sometimes you just need to wait a while. Over the years, the structure of the human body changes, and if the decoration is not particularly large, then perhaps you should not try to reduce its size.

When is it necessary and where can the size of the ring be reduced?

Since jewelry is different, you need to approach this issue with a special approach. The first thing to do is to determine what alloys and materials the ring is made of. Next, it is imperative to analyze the structure itself, that is, are there engravings, stones, inserts and other exclusive options for products.

The next step is to find out how much to reduce the size of the ring.

The complexity of the reduction procedure depends on such indicators.

If the accessory does not belong to simple options, but has various additions, then you should definitely contact the professionals who will help you reduce the size of the ring you need. However, not even every master will undertake various alterations. The complexity of the change will also affect the cost of the work.

Of course, you can find a suitable master via the Internet, but the best option is personal contact and an agreement with the right professional who will undertake to reduce the size of the ring. If the product is in this case, it is imperative to find out the reputation and make inquiries about the representative of this service (about the organization and specifically, about the master).

The cost of the master's work

As mentioned above, the cost will directly depend on the complexity of the work performed. The price will be influenced by various details of decoration, additions, lettering and engraving, as well as inserts. It is these parameters that determine the complexity of the work ahead.

How much it costs to reduce It all depends on the region or country where a particular user lives, as well as on the complexity of the work, from the material from which the product is made. For example, you can consider the following prices: a simple case - from three hundred rubles. This is exactly the simplest work when the ring does not have any jewelry, stones, inlays and various engravings. A more complex combination, respectively, is paid more expensively, in the range of one or one thousand five hundred rubles.

You can also find out how to reduce the ring and how much it will cost in various forums. You can also read reviews about the masters there.

It is imperative to take into account that the cost of reduction will be influenced by both the geometric shape of the product and the methods of fixing the stones (if any). Therefore, only a master who will perform this work can unequivocally answer such a question.

Is it possible to reduce the size on my own?

You can find a lot of information in various sources on how to reduce the ring yourself. However, not everything and not always can be trusted. Sometimes it can even be dangerous. If your product is made of expensive material, has any definite value, not only financially, but also emotionally, in such cases it is not worth the risk.

How to reduce ring size at home? The easiest way is to cut and correct. Methods of product compression are often used.

Such methods can be used only if the ring belongs to the simplest models. The hardest part is shrinking silver items. In any case, before starting such work, you need to determine the material from which the ring is made. Sometimes soldering may even be required, which means that you need to know the composition of the product.

The best option to reduce the size of your jewelry is always to go to a professional. It is they who will ensure safety, initial safety, accuracy and quality of the work performed.