Ring Resizing Services

Generally speaking, we advise clients to keep size changes within one to two sizes up or down. The reason for this is to help the ring retain its shape and structural integrity. Larger changes are sometimes possible, but they can put additional stress on the band or setting.

With this in mind, exactly how far a specific ring can be resized depends on a few things: the metal it’s made from, the design of the band, and where any gemstones sit. A plain band is a lot easier to resize than one with stones set all the way around, for example.

In most cases, resizing a ring will not leave any noticeable marks. We use metal that closely matches the color of your ring and carefully finish and polish the resized area (site of incision).

In some cases, there may be a faint seam where the ring was resized.

Prior to resizing your ring, we’ll let you know what to expect.

Some ring designs can make resizing difficult, if not impossible altogether.

One example is a tension-set ring, where the tension of the band helps hold the gemstone securely in place. Resizing the band can alter this tension and compromise the setting.

Another example is an eternity band. Since gemstones are set around the entire circumference of the band, resizing can disrupt the stone settings and make the process much more difficult.

In cases like these, we’ll inspect the ring first and let you know whether resizing is possible.

With a a whole team of goldsmiths and jewelers on site, we typically offer a turnaround time of two weeks.

For a more concrete idea of a timeline, it’s best to get in touch with our team.

Sizing a ring up or down begins by making a small cut in the ring’s band. From here, the procedure differs depending on whether you want to make the ring bigger or smaller.

Sizing Up
With the initial incision made, the band is then widened, and a small piece of matching metal is soldered into the space to bridge the gap. During this step, we’re sure to use a metal hue and solder that matches the color and quality of your ring, so the join blends seamlessly with the rest of the band.

Once the new piece of metal has been joined to the band, the area is filed, smoothed, and polished.

Sizing Down
To make a ring smaller, a small section of metal is removed from the band. The two ends are then brought back together and soldered, closing the gap to bring the ring down to your desired size.

As with sizing up, a matching solder is used, and the area is carefully finished and polished so the ring looks as good as new.