How to enlarge an undersized ring?

We give rings for multiple reasons: an engagement, an anniversary… We would all love give the perfect ring that will easily slip on the person’s finger. But it happens from time to time that that ring is too large or too tight. There are several methods to narrow a ring, but how can we enlarge an undersized ring without ruining it? That’s what we tell you in this article, good reading!

How to know the size of your ring?

To prevent from buying a ring that is too large or too small, it’s important to know the size of your finger or one of your rings. Here are some techniques.

Tips to measure the circumference of your finger

Measuring with a ring sizer

To know the circumference of your finger, you can use a ring sizer. A ring sizer can take the form of a table in which each diameter is equivalent to a ring size. You place one of your rings and look at which diameter it’s equivalent to. This method is one of the most reliable to know the circumference of your finger. If you are between two diameters, choose the bigger onen so you don’t end up with a ring that’s too small and cuts off the blood flow to your finger.

Measuring with a tape measure

You can measure the circumference of your finger with a ribbon or a tape measure. Use this one and and place it on the largest part of your finger, at the joint. Then, look at the size of the diameter of your finger. All you need to do is multiply the result by 10. If, for example, the tape measure gives a diameter of 5.4 cm, your ring size for this finger is 54.

For people who don’t have a tape measure, take a ribbon, a pen and a ruler. Roll the ribbon up around your finger and mark it at the intersection with a pen. Then, measure it with a ruler. You’ll get the same result as with a tape measure.

 Measuring with a ruler

Another technique is to take a ruler and measure the diameter of your ring. Don’t forget that a diameter is a straight line through the center of a circle. Be careful with this method, you have to measure through the center of the ring.

Then, compute your size by multiplying the diamater of the inside of the ring by 3.1415. This way, you’ll get the size of your ring.

How to go down a finger?

You’ve juste tried on a ring but unfortunately, it’s too small for you. What a disaster, you can’t remove it. We’re going to give you advice to free your finger delicately.

First of all, don’t panic. Take some soap and coat your finger with it. Twist the ring around your finger and pull gently. Wait for the soap to penetrate under the ring. With the twisting, your ring will slip out after a few minutes.

How to know if the ring fits?

Your ring fits you when it doesn’t clamp you and when you don’t lose it with a every move. Don’t let it spin too much as you risk losing it if it is in contact with water.

How to enlarge a ring at home?

By enlarging a ring at home, you can gain a half size and even a size. Take note that gold and silver rings can’t be enlarged at home because you risk ruining the metal. This applies to rings adorned with precious stones or diamonds as well because they could detach.

To enlarge your ring, use a ring size and a hammer. A ring size is a cylindrical instrument for enlarging rings. You can find one on the Internet for about 12 euros. First, place your undersized ring on the ring size (coat your ring with soap to streamline the process) and tap all around your ring. As you go along, you’ll see, it will delicately get larger. It’s very important to tap all around the ring, so it stays round.

How to enlarge a golden ring?

If your golden ring is too tight, don’t enlarge it by yourself, but take it to a jeweler who will do it for you or exchange it for the upper size.

How to round a ring?

To round a ring, use a ring size and correct the places where it is no longer in its original form. If it’s a valuable golden or silver ring or a ring adorned with precious stones, diamonds, take it to your jeweler. Don’t take any risk.

How much does it cost to enlarge a ring?

In a jewelry store, enlarging a ring costs from 30 to 50 euros. It’s the price for a qualitative procedure. For golden, silver rings or rings with precious stones, it’s essential to take them to a jeweler.

Where to have your ring enlarged

You can have your ring enlarged in a jewelry store. They have all the necessary instruments to do it professionally.