A wedding is one of the most important events in every person’s life. I really want everything to go perfectly, fun and well. So that not only the newlyweds, but also the guests remember this day with a smile and warmth in their souls.
You need to carefully prepare for any event, because only all the points taken into account will help make this day the best in the life of the newlyweds. Our wonderful website will help you in preparing for the main event of your life. Let's look at how you can reduce or enlarge your wedding ring, tips and tricks.
Old wives' tales or a real threat...
Let me start my story with the reason for choosing such a topic. The other day I met a couple I knew (I was present at their wedding), got to talking, I asked how family life was, and suddenly I noticed that the girl had a plaster on her ring finger, right under the wedding ring. “How did you manage to hurt your finger in such an unusual place?” — I asked. The guys laughed and shared their troubles. During the wedding party and after it (the fruits of the “Lady Fitness” exercises), the bride lost so much weight that the symbol of their love began to subside and the only correct way out of the situation for them was to wear it on a plaster (and not in one layer).
How beautiful this is is not worth saying - in general, it’s good that I caught them on the first “plaster” day. I asked why it couldn't be reduced in diameter? But what I heard in response shocked me. They don't downsize a ring because of a sign! Just imagine!!! I, of course, remembered that there is such a belief that you cannot cut the ring..., well, you understand... but there are ways to reduce it, as they say, without “surgical intervention”. I forgot to tell my “heavily inventive” friends about this and decided to definitely write an article about it.
You probably already know how I feel about signs; I’ve written about them more than once. This is from the series: My husband is returning from a business trip... And returning is a bad omen. And if you really believe in them, then only the good ones, about profit and birds, or good news and spiders, but the things that prophesy separation, losses, and so on are like grandma’s horror stories. Remember that your happiness depends only on you.
What to do if your engagement ring gets too big
There are several simple ways to solve this problem. You can wear the jewelry on the middle finger, as it is slightly thicker than the ring finger. This option is quite acceptable for most women and men.
Some people prefer to wear their wedding ring on a chain around their neck, but usually the woman is not happy with this decision. 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 widows wear the rings of their husbands around their necks.
The simplest, most affordable option is to wear an engagement ring or any other one on top of the wedding ring on the ring finger. This way you can maintain the importance of marriage and solve the problem of falling decoration.
If the ring is too large, you can contact a jeweler, for whom making it smaller is a common practice. This option is suitable only for simple models made without engravings or decorations. You can resort to it only if you are absolutely sure that you will not gain weight anymore and there is no need to increase the size of the product. This service costs approximately 500 rubles.
The most drastic method of solving the problem is to melt down the product and order a new one of a smaller size.
Is it possible to change a wedding ring?
Is it possible to change the wedding ring? Wedding rings are a symbol of marriage, and changing them every year is a bad idea. But wedding rings can get damaged or lost.
Sometimes, due to some changes in the body, people become allergic to the metal included in the alloy of the ring. In such cases, it is necessary to change the wedding symbol to a new decoration and it is important to do it correctly.
After the wedding ceremony at the registry office
Is it possible to exchange wedding rings for new ones?
Is it possible to change wedding rings after the wedding? It is believed that after the exchange of wedding rings during a secular wedding procedure in the registry office, they become a symbol of the family. People have an ambivalent attitude towards replacing them with new jewelry. Some believe that they have no sacred meaning and can be easily replaced with new ones.
Others are of the opinion that marriage symbols are a family talisman and do not need to be changed. The new ring you like should be selected for another finger and worn as normal jewelry. Therefore, before planning to purchase new wedding symbols, discuss this issue with your significant other.
There are three compelling arguments in favor of changing rings:
- The newlyweds had a very modest wedding budget, and therefore did not buy the rings they liked.
- A young couple purchased jewelry with a very original design, which looks too pretentious on older people.
- We acquired symbols from materials that could not be adjusted in size, and the thickness of the finger changed. For example, titanium or jewelry ceramics.
In the above cases, it would be appropriate to exchange new symbols of marriage for some round wedding anniversary. This exchange is considered a positive sign. After all, over the years you have lived together, your romantic relationship has moved to a new level, becoming calmer, but at the same time deep and mature.
After the wedding in the church
The rings participating in the wedding sacrament lay on the altar. By exchanging them, the newlyweds promised in the face of God to remain faithful and love each other all their lives. Through them, the couple received divine blessings and protection for their family.
Therefore, it is strictly not recommended to change them on a whim. The wedding ring should be changed only in case of urgent need:
- lost;
- deteriorated as a result of contact with some aggressive substance or mechanical impact;
- an allergy to the metal contained in the alloy of the product has appeared.
According to church canons, you need to purchase smooth gold or silver jewelry for a wedding. In them, the size can be easily adjusted in any jewelry workshop. To change the size of a platinum product you need special equipment, and it is not available everywhere.
Titanium jewelry cannot be adjusted. It is problematic to narrow or widen openwork rings strewn with pebbles or with engraving on the outside.
How to reduce size
You can reduce the size, especially if we are talking about simple products, without engraving and complex inlay with stones. Men may also need to change their ring size, but women usually face this problem.
Husbands often mistakenly choose jewelry of the wrong size, although it can become too large even after losing weight.
Private workshops and jewelry stores will help you reduce the size. This is usually not difficult if the product has a traditional shape, but if the entire surface is twisted or strewn with stones, this can be difficult.
Jewelers are able to change the size in three ways - compression, cutting and adding material.
- Cutting out. Some of the metal is removed and the ring becomes smaller. This technology is suitable for working with any models.
- Compression. This is the effect of high temperature and pressure on metal, during which the product becomes smaller. This technology is quite simple, but it is only suitable for even, smooth rings.
- Adding metal. It is used quite rarely, since it is the most expensive technology. Another thin one is added inside the ring, so the size becomes smaller. This is a universal method, since the product itself is not subject to any influence during reduction. It is suitable for complex models with stones and external engraving.
How to increase your ring size - simple ways
If you can reduce the size of your favorite jewelry, then increasing the diameter of the ring is not a particular problem. The only thing: if there are inserts or stones on the surface of the ring’s rim, they will have to be temporarily removed. There are several main ways to increase your ring size:
- Rolling out. The product is rolled out on a special tool to the desired size. But if the shank at the bottom of the ring is initially thin, this method is strictly contraindicated - the rim may simply burst.
- Boring. A thin layer of metal is removed from the inside of the ring, making it possible to increase the diameter of the ring by 1 size exactly.
- Insert. This method is based on adding a small amount of metal of the same sample and color. The soldering area is processed with a laser or fire.
- Stretching. Allows you to expand the decoration by one or more sizes. For work, a tool called “Pinocchio” is used. This is a special cone onto which a preheated ring is placed and, by increasing the diameter of the tool, the decoration is given the desired size. This method is best suited for stretching engagement rings and smooth rings without stones.
From this video you will learn how to reduce your ring size at home:
In principle, reducing or increasing the small size of a gold ring is not so difficult; you can even do it on your own, without resorting to the help of specialists. Still, it is better to purchase the appropriate size of jewelry, so as not to cause yourself unnecessary trouble later adjusting it to the desired parameters.
What to do with an engagement ring if it becomes small
The procedure used to increase the size of jewelry is called rolling. In some cases, it can be used to enlarge the ring by 2 sizes. It is done quite simply. The ring is heated red-hot and carefully rolled out on a special metal rod. It is made in the shape of a pyramid, where the maximum thickness is at the base. At the same time, the rod itself is made of ledges designed for different sizes of rings.
There is an opinion that rings with stones or rings should not be rolled out. Actually this is not true. After all, only metal is rolled out. In addition, the master can use another option to increase the size of the ring.
If the ring is decorated with a stone, you can increase its size by sawing. To do this, first a stone is taken out, then the ring is carefully sawed in the place opposite to where the stone is fastened, arranged by inserting an additional piece of metal, soldered at the joints, and the stone is transferred back.
Alternatively, you can take both wedding rings - both women's and men's - and melt them down into new ones that will be the same size.
When can't a ring be enlarged?
Please pay attention to the fact that the jeweler reserves the opportunity to refuse the client to perform the procedure to change the size of the ring if it is not classic, for example, encrusted with precious stones or engraved. The inscription will most likely lose its original appearance and become smudged, and removing and reinserting stones requires a lot of additional effort and time. So the answer to the question: “Is it possible to enlarge a ring with stones” can only be obtained from a jeweler, who will tell you whether he will undertake such a complex job. And no one will give you a guarantee for this type of work, since due to changes in the size of the jewelry, the gem may simply fall out and get lost.
In addition, there are a number of cases when changing the ring size is not recommended:
- if the silver ring is plated with rhodium. When such jewelry is heated, the matte coating will lose its original appearance, and its return will not be possible. Accordingly, the answer to the question: “Is it possible to increase the size of a rhodium-plated silver ring” – yes, it is possible, but the ring will look different;
- if you need to change the size of your platinum ring. Due to the fact that this material is refractory, specialized technical equipment will be required to perform such work. If it is absent or the jeweler is poorly qualified, there is a risk of getting a black mark in the welding area;
- if the ring is made of openwork metal or decorated with complex ornaments. It is necessary to make serious efforts to ensure that the original appearance of the product is preserved after jewelry manipulation;
- if the ring does not fit in size, it is not made of gold, but jewelry. Basically, budget jewelry options are made from alloys, the actual composition of which remains unknown when making a purchase. It is not easy to predict how a particular alloy will behave under compression, heating, or alternative actions. If the outcome is good, something will work out, but if the outcome is bad, the jewelry may change its shade to black or green, the design may not withstand manipulation and burst, and the metals in the alloy may oxidize, which will have a negative impact on your health.
Of course, a professional can work a miracle and increase the ring size, but you should listen to his recommendations. If the master says that there is a risk of ruining the jewelry, then it is better not to try to change the size. If you trust your jeweler, who knows exactly how to increase the size of a gold and silver ring, then you should not refuse to visit him.
What to do with a small wedding ring if you don’t use drastic measures
There are people who are afraid to take their jewelry to workshops. There can be many reasons for this - from fear of being stolen to religious beliefs. At the same time, hand over the ring in order to get another one for it, pawn it, etc. not an option for them. Just like putting the jewelry in the box. In this case, there are options for solving this problem.
For example, you can hang a small ring on a chain and wear it as a locket.
This method is quite controversial, because... It’s still a ring, and pendants or a cross are often worn on the neck. However, if this ring is not just a wedding ring, but a wedding ring, you can do the same with it.
In addition, experts assure that the ring cannot become small out of the blue. If your fingers are plump, then there is a logical explanation for this. For example, hormonal problems that cause you to gain weight. Or swelling began to appear. In both cases, this is not good. To make the ring fit you again, take care of your health and eliminate these problems.
There is nothing terrible in the situation of reducing the size of the ring. The main thing is not to panic and make an informed decision. In any case, the choice will be yours.
How to remove a small ring at home?
If you put on a ring and, after wearing it for some time, realized that it is not enough for you, you need to remove it from your finger as soon as possible.
Just try to pull it off - even if the ring is 1-1.5 times smaller than your finger size, it can be removed this way. There are also times when you will need improvised means to remove a small ring. For example, water and soap have worked well. You will need to lather a small amount of soap and apply it to your finger with the ring - the soap will help reduce resistance and moisturize the skin. After this, you can safely remove the ring. Cold water can also remove the ring. To do this, you need to hold your hand in cold water for ten minutes, and then quickly raise your hand up so that the blood flows away from the finger. After this you can remove the ring.
The method of removing a ring using a silk thread has worked well. You need to take about 1 m of thread, thread it through a thin needle and slowly push it under the ring from the side of the nail. After this, you need to tightly wrap the other end of the thread around your finger so that the turns fit well together without forming gaps. To remove the ring, you need to gradually pull the tip of the thread out from under the ring. This method is ideal in cases where the ring cannot be removed in any other way.
