Engagement ring too small

Posted: Sat, Oct 02 2010, 11:27 pm Post subject: Engagement ring too small

Has anyone had this issue?
What did you do?
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Active Poster Joined: Sep 20 2010 Posts: 52

I'm having this issue, cant wear my ring, someone told me that the jeweler can strech it a bit. will try that

Posted: Sun, Oct 03 2010, 12:01 am Post subject: re: Engagement ring too small

That's what I've been told. But I want to know if anyone has had it done? And how much can it actually be stretched? I don't have a plain band. I have stones in the band...

Beginner Joined: Aug 03 2009 Posts: 14

I had this problem. I took it to a jeweler and they made it bigger for me. It cost $70. I think they added to it, not stretched it. They also polished all the years of dust off of it! I'm so happy to have it back.

Posted: Sun, Oct 03 2010, 12:12 am Post subject: re: Engagement ring too small

its not a big deal at all to get a ring sized as long as there is space on the ring without any diamonds or design.

Diamond Member Joined: Apr 29 2006 Posts: 4772

I had mine stretched. It looks thinner in the back but it's fine.
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Posted: Sun, Oct 03 2010, 2:38 am Post subject:

Wow, I'm sooo glad this is about sizing to your finger!! When I saw the title I thought some brat was complaining the diamond was too small! Wink

Posted: Sun, Oct 03 2010, 2:40 am Post subject:

I had my band made larger. you can't really stretch a setting with diamonds because it can make the settings stretch and the stones fall out. but the jeweler cut my ring, added gold, and it fits perfectly now.

Posted: Sun, Oct 03 2010, 2:44 am Post subject: re: Engagement ring too small

I had a piece added and I can't tell where. It cost something like 125 shekel ($30).

Posted: Sun, Oct 03 2010, 5:30 am Post subject: re: Engagement ring too small

My wedding ring is too small (it was the ring of dh's grandma who was like 1m50). I just never remove it except for mikve, it's kind of a struggle but I manage. I didn't want to change it one bit, it has engraving of initials and wedding date of the grandparents in there!
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Diamond Member Joined: May 24 2007 Posts: 4622

I also had mine enlarged.

Posted: Sun, Oct 03 2010, 9:03 am Post subject: re: Engagement ring too small

So for those of you in New York, where did you have it enlarged?
Can anyone recommend a jeweler?

Posted: Sun, Oct 03 2010, 9:17 am Post subject: re: Engagement ring too small

If you're on the UWS, GoldMine Jewelers (Amsterdam between 72nd and 73rd) is good (pricey, but good). If you know anyone in the diamond district building, any of them could do it. (And if you pay in cash there, you might not pay so much.)

On a thread last week, someone mentioned a very honest jeweler in BK. Let me known if you want me to search for the thread...

Platinum Member Joined: Mar 07 2007 Posts: 10429

A reputable jeweler will not "stretch" the ring but will cut it and insert another piece of gold to enlarge the ring as much as necessary. It's soldered together and polished so you can't tell it was altered. I have had rings both enlarged and made smaller.

Platinum Member Joined: Jan 01 2006 Posts: 48153

iirc, it's called "reshanking".

Active Poster Joined: Aug 31 2009 Posts: 53

I haven't worn my rings in a few years since my last pregnancy. My husband want to get my rings stretched. this may sound silly but.... I wanted to know which finger, on which hand do I wear my rings on. I honestly don't remember as I haven't worn them in so long.... thanks