When a ring is made smaller the jeweler usually cuts out a small portion of the band and joins the pieces back together again.
Making a gold ring smaller.
After restoring the circular shape the ring is soldered back together and cleaned of any oxidation caused during the soldering.
We do not recommend using tape liquid guard or food grade silicone to make a ring smaller without resizing.
Adhering anything not specifically made for jewelry is asking for trouble.
So you ve found the perfect ring but it isn t the perfect size.
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To resize a ring the jeweller makes a small incision in the band and reduces or tightens it as required taylor hart s expert explains.
Place two small sizing beads on the inside bottom of your ring.
And how much does it cost.
Seal it with clear nail polish as a temporary fix.
Once that s completed the gap is soldered and polished to seamlessly hide any evidence of alterations.
And while a jeweler could fix it shelling out the cash for that.
The beads are also called sizing balls or gold balls.
Wrap dental floss around the bottom of your ring until it fits.
How does a jeweller make a ring smaller.
Dab epoxy on the balls and let them set for 24 hours.
Wearing a too large ring carries the very real risk that it will off the first time you extend your hand.
Making a ring smaller is a fairly easy process compared to making it larger.