it's not a plain band and thats what I wanted it has vertical lines all on the top front of the ring (the lines kinda look like the lines you see on coins but these are these are the length of the ring.
My question is do jewelers or can they melt down my ring and re shape it? or maybe just file down lines??? and how long is the process if it's done on site?
2007-06-05 04:51:29 · 10 answers · asked by Ian S 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
My father did say it was ok and my grandma wouldnt ind the alterations..but she did make it a point to my dad for the first granddaughter to have this ring as theirs when they get married.
2007-06-05 05:00:09 · update #1
I'd probably just go with a new band. 10k gold will cost you more to redo than the ring is worth.
White gold is not plated. It does have more alloys than 14k or 18k gold, but it is more durable. Besides white and yellow, gold can also be rose and even green.
2007-06-05 05:08:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is a hard call. the point of the ring from a family member is to keep it in tact but i understand how it is ugly. what if you just kept the ring as is and wore it on a necklace or some thing like that? but if you want it as a band take it to a nice jewler some places can do it same day just file it down but they may ruin the ring all togather ! so its not always about price and speed some times you have to pay a little more and take some more time to make sure they don't ruin the family ring.
2007-06-05 11:57:19 · answer #2 · answered by ME2029 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it would be fine to do any of the things you suggested. However if it was me, what I would do is use the ring for ceremony as it is. You and your fiance can always buy a wedding ring set that you can wear for life. Leave your grandmother's ring as it is and save it. Your tastes change a lot as time goes on. You may later in life want to wear it as it is now or give it to your daughter years from now.
What if the jeweler doesn't do a good job for you? Then you will be unhappy with the ring. This, of course, is your decision; I just hate to see you make a decision that you will regret later.
I had a ring from my grandmother. I went through all sorts of ideas of what to do with it. Now almost 30 years later, I am very happy I left it as it is. I still can't wear it, but......maybe I will give it to one of my nieces when they get a little older.
Best wishes on your upcoming wedding.
2007-06-05 14:06:20 · answer #3 · answered by Patti C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jewelers can melt the ring to make a new one, I am not sure on the cost. I had the jewelers melt my class ring and take the diamonds out and my ruby in the middle and make a new ring, that cost 275$. So maybe about 100$ for yours.
2007-06-05 11:58:54 · answer #4 · answered by MrsWthe2nd 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take it to a jeweler not a jewelry chain and have them buff out the lines or they can melt it down and remold it. If the only thing you don't like is the lines then see if they can remove them without too much thinning of the band.
2007-06-06 23:13:41 · answer #5 · answered by bubbles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you get a plain band and wear your grandma's wedding band on another finger? This way you get what you want and your grandma's band can stay intact. Personally, I'd be way too sentimental to alter the ring at all. But that's just me.
2007-06-05 12:34:37 · answer #6 · answered by MJ MCK 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jewelers can do just about anything you want or need them to do with your ring. It might take a few days, so just go in there and talk with them to figure out what you want and then it will be done not much longer after that, I'm sure! :)
That's a lovely idea to have that band fixed so you can use it. My mother gave me her bands and we loved to use them in our own design... :)
Congratulations! :)
2007-06-05 11:59:16 · answer #7 · answered by CC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you have alot of options with this ring. It's a great idea to re-use it bc of the sentimental value. Take it to a jewler - not a commercial jewelry chain. They will let you know what your options are the timelines for each.
2007-06-05 11:56:40 · answer #8 · answered by 1912 Hudson 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Check with your local jewellers, and if they don't do things on site, they might be able to refer you to a goldsmith. I'm not sure how things work with white gold, since it's plated. I know you can do pretty much anything with yellow gold!
2007-06-05 12:01:00 · answer #9 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jewelers can do about anything you want. Take the ring in and let them evaluate it.
2007-06-05 11:56:49 · answer #10 · answered by mimegamy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋