Siladium, for instance, is a particular stainless steel alloy that is used to make high school and college rings. Most jewelers cannot size it, but companies with manufacturing capabilities such as Quick Jewelry Repairs have the equipment to manipulate this type of metal.
What kind of ring Cannot be resized?
Can You Resize Any Ring? To be resized, your ring must be made of metal such as silver, gold or platinum. Jewelers cannot resize rings made of wood, quartz or other non-metal material. There must also be enough space around the ring for it to be made larger or smaller.
Can a jeweler make a tungsten ring smaller?
Rings made from some materials, such as Tungsten, titanium and rose gold cannot easily be resized. In these cases, you can add a small ring under the existing ring. The tighter ring will fill out the larger band, keeping it in place. You can also get a jeweler to make a copy of your ring in the correct size.
Can you trust a jeweler to resize a ring?
Generally, a small local jeweler will be able to resize the ring for you much more quickly than a chain jewelry store (like Kay or Zales).
How do you get a ring resized?
It entails the jeweler stretching the metal, and this can only be done up to half a size larger. If you need it to be larger than that, the jeweler will cut the band and add in an extra piece of metal, which they will then solder, clean and polish. As with making a ring smaller, simple bands are easier to make larger.
What is Siladium made of?
Siladium is our proprietary jeweler-grade stainless steel alloy, made for people who want a durable, high-quality piece of jewelry without the expense of precious metals. It’s stronger than any gold or silver, and we polish it to a high gloss. Golden Siladium looks similar to yellow gold, at a fraction of the cost.
Can you resize ring yourself?
You can obviously have a jeweler do it for you, but there are actually a few ways you can do it yourself at home, especially if your ring is on the inexpensive side (DIY resizing could lower an expensive ring’s value).
Is there any way to resize a tungsten ring?
Let’s start with “no, you can’t resize a tungsten ring.” With such a high mineral hardness, tungsten carbide is so much stronger than gold that it actually cannot be altered (cut) after it is cast, it would break. Gold, on the other hand, is highly malleable and easily shaped.
What do you do if your tungsten ring is too big?
If a ring is too big, the first way to make it smaller is to have it resized by a professional. Most jewelry stores offer ring resizing services, so take the ring to any reliable jeweler that is located near you.
How tight should your ring be?
Your ring should fit snug around the base of your finger without any bulging or leaving indent marks. To see if it fits right, push your ring up from the underneath and see if there is a small space between your ring and your finger. This means there is enough room.
Can You resize stainless steel (Siladium)?
While most jewelers will tell you they can’t resize stainless steel (siladium), Quick Jewelry Repairs has the equipment and experience allowing specialize in working with stainless steel. It will take us an additional three days to work with stainless steel, due to the nature of the metal.
Which two-tone Siladium ring should I Choose?
Choose Siladium® Two-Tone, 10k or 14k White Gold Two-Tone for a white tone ring with a yellow tone inset around the gem. For a yellow tone ring with a white tone inset around the gem, select either 10k or 14k Yellow Gold Two-Tone. Why is it necessary to completely remake my Golden Siladium® or Eclipse Siladium® ring when all I need is a resizing?
Can quick jewelry repairs work with stainless steel (Siladium)?
Yes! While most jewelers will tell you they can’t resize stainless steel (siladium), Quick Jewelry Repairs has the equipment and experience allowing specialize in working with stainless steel. It will take us an additional three days to work with stainless steel, due to the nature of the metal.
How much does it cost to get a ring resized?
Our ring resizing service is available to anyone in the US and our pricing starts at $35. Whether you need to resize your ring up or down, we’re happy to help. And remember, all resizing services come with a complimentary Jewelry Spa Service so your ring will arrive in its best condition.
