Introduction
The sentimental value attached to rings of any kind makes them extremely hard to do away with especially if they are old and need to be replaced. Sometimes, age may not even be a strong reason as there are procedures now that can get an old, worn-out ring to look brand new. In this article, we will see about ‘How Much Does It Cost To Resize A Ring?’.
How Much Does It Cost To Resize A Ring?
However, what happens when the ring is too big for a finger or the finger, over time, gets too big for a Ring? The solution will be to either downsize or up-size the ring. Depending on which one is needed, the cost differs, but it is much more expensive to up-size a ring than to downsize it. The average cost to resize a ring ranges from $20 to $50. The cost will increase, depending upon the complexity of the ring.
Resizing A Ring
Taking your ring to a jeweler for an increment or reduction in size sounds like an easy task till you get there. There are many factors involved in the successful resizing of a ring, like;
- The age of the ring
- Its design
- The metals involved in its production
- The manipulation of metal involved in resizing
- The thickness of the ring
- The thinness of the ring etc
- Sometimes the kind of jeweler you meet might also be a factor. Some are more expensive than others.
Up-Sizing A Ring
This procedure is always more expensive because of the cost of additional materials needed. Depending on the simplicity or complexity of the design, up-sizing a ring can cost $30-$50 or it can go up to hundreds of dollars.
If your ring is simple, you’re on the safe side. When your ring is covered with gems, has multiple layers, or even has some type of mechanics involved (like a 2 in 1 interlocking feature, a locket, or a secret compartment), you are certainly going to spend a lot of money increasing its size because so many things will need to be altered. It’s worse if the jeweler carrying out the procedure is different from the one who made the ring.
Downsizing A Ring
This is relatively cheaper, because it eliminates the cost of getting new materials to add to the ring. Even though it is cheaper to downsize, it can also get expensive if the ring in question is of a complex design, made of thick metal, and has a lot of gems in it.
Downsizing a ring can cost anywhere from $20-$60 or more it falls under the category stated above.
A definite value cannot be provided in regards to the price of downsizing or upsizing a ring because of the many contributing factors and the different price rates from jewelers. It is important to also note that not all rings can be resized. This is due to the nature of certain metals used in the production stages. Some metals are just too tough and get rejected by jewelers. If they do get accepted, the prices shoot through the roof. Rings made out of metals like tungsten cannot be resized. Metals like Titanium and Platinum, are durable metals and can be resized but the cost may run into hundreds of dollars because of the tough nature of the metal. The time spent on resizing also adds more to the cost. Resizing can work on a simple ring snd have it resized in just 2 hours, but a complex ring can take up to a week or more. Some complex rings take as long as six weeks!
Some Metals That Are Easier To Resize Are;
- Sterling silver
- White gold
- Rose gold (this is a very delicate metal and can be tricky because it tends to crack easily)
- Yellow gold
When purchasing a ring, there is a tendency to go all out and make all kinds of design requests. Some are cute and sweet, and some are very bizarre. While you are not being discouraged from purchasing the ring of your dreams, it is important to have it at the back of your mind that if for any reason a resizing is needed in the future, it could cost you less or a lot more.
Rings of sentimental value that have been passed down from one generation to another may prove tricky if the metal used in its production is not of very good value. If it is, the resizing of antique rings is way more expensive as the procedure is more delicate due to the age of the metal.
Most rings purchased from reputable jewelry stores often come with a warranty which almost always eliminates the money that would be spent on resizing. It is therefore advisable to get your rings from standard stores (like Walmart) that have a warranty, making it easier for you if the ring would need to be resized again in a few years.
Conclusion
Never make the mistake of going for cheaper jewelers. If the ring is that important to you, go for the best. Choose your jeweler wisely to avoid losing your ring to a con artist. Make findings, ask questions, and get all the information possible before handing over your ring.
If you have your ring downsized, hang on to the metal that was cut off in case a need for up-sizing arises later.
If a gem or two was removed, hang onto them. You might need them later, and try not to have your ring resized too often because you may end up tainting the integrity of the metal.
