Ring Resizing Guide
We want your ring to fit perfectly while preserving its design and durability. Our professional ring resizing services ensure your ring feels just right. However, not all rings can be resized, and every ring has limits to how much it can be safely adjusted. Here's everything you need to know about resizing options, limitations, and alternatives when resizing isn’t possible.
Why Ring Resizing is Important
Ring resizing ensures a comfortable fit, promoting customer satisfaction and confidence in our services. However, resizing is not always possible for every ring or metal, and some designs are more challenging to alter. By offering professional resizing, we ensure your ring fits beautifully while balancing the structural integrity of the piece. For rings that cannot be resized, we offer alternative solutions to ensure your comfort.
What Cannot Be Resized
Resizing limitations depend on the ring’s design and material. Here are some examples:
Rings with Solid Shoulders and Court Wedding Bands:
These can typically be resized up or down by two sizes without affecting the structure.
Stone-Set Shoulders & Half-Eternity Rings:
These designs can be resized, but special care is required to avoid disturbing the stones. Resizing beyond two sizes is generally not recommended.
Micro Diamond Set Rings:
We do not recommend resizing micro diamond set rings, as the resizing process can affect the stone settings.
Patterned and Bevelled Edge Rings:
Resizing these styles may alter their appearance, such as making bevelled edges look more rounded.
Eternity Rings:
Full eternity bands with stones set all the way around generally cannot be resized due to their continuous design.
Material Considerations for Resizing
Silver & Yellow Gold: These softer metals are easier to resize.
Platinum: This metal requires specialised tools and laser technology for resizing, due to its high melting point. Laser technology ensures there are no visible join marks.
White Gold: After resizing, white gold must be re-plated with rhodium to restore its bright finish.
Rose Gold: Due to the high copper content, rose gold is more prone to cracking during resizing, making it more challenging to adjust.
Stainless Steel, Titanium, Tungsten: These materials are extremely hard and are generally not resized due to the difficulty and potential damage involved.
Born Solitaires
Solitaire rings from our born lab grown diamond range can be resized up to +3 or -2 sizes without compromising the structure or security of the centre stone.
SHOP BORN
Northern Star Collection
Rings in our Northern Star® collection allow for slight size adjustments of +1 sizes up without affecting the brilliance or safety of the diamonds.
SHOP NORTHERN STAR
Alternatives to Resizing
If resizing isn't feasible, we offer several alternative solutions:
Sizing Beads: Small beads can be added inside the ring to slightly reduce the size, providing a comfortable fit without permanent resizing.
Ring Clips: Temporary clips can be fitted to adjust the size without altering the ring itself.
Remounting: For more significant size changes, stones can be remounted into a new setting or ring style, especially for solitaires or three-stone rings.
Special Orders and Client-Owned Rings
Special Orders: If the required size is not available and resizing isn’t possible, we can order a ring made specifically for you in the correct size.
Resizing Client-Owned Rings: If you wish to resize your own ring, we will inspect it closely for any existing damage, wear, or previous repairs. Our jewellers will then advise you on whether resizing is possible and safe for your ring.
How We Size Rings
The process of resizing depends on whether the ring is being made larger or smaller:
Resizing Up: To enlarge the ring, we either stretch the metal (for small adjustments) or add extra material to the band. The added metal is then polished to blend seamlessly with the rest of the ring.
Resizing Down: To reduce the size, a small section of the band is removed, and the ring is soldered back together. It is then polished to ensure no visible join marks, keeping the ring looking pristine.
Booking a Ring for Resizing
For more information or to book your ring resizing, simply book an appointment. We’re here to ensure your ring fits beautifully and comfortably.