They cut it, spread it open then re-solder it. Why don't they just slide it up and down on a long hard shaft to stretch it out ?
2007-10-22 03:09:25 · 17 answers · asked by ............... 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Maybe that's why you're not a jeweler... lol
j/k
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2007-10-22 03:19:14 · answer #1 · answered by Hot Head 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Nice double meaning there!
A ring that is resized only by a small amount is stretched. A ring that is resized by more than 1/2 size (going from a 5 to a 5.75 for example) is cut and re-soldered.
2007-10-22 10:13:20 · answer #2 · answered by kja63 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most jewelers do just that..slide it down a metal shaft...never knew one to cut it , spread it and re-solder it..
Don't think I'd trust that jeweler, unless it needed to be made a lot bigger...
2007-10-22 10:31:28 · answer #3 · answered by Boopsie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are times when rings are placed on a sizer and hammered to stretch them, but this often will cause weak spots in the band and will also misshape delicate and soft metals like gold. By cutting and resoldering they ensure the ring is shapped properly and reduce thinning of the band.
2007-10-22 10:14:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because if it has ever been sized before the previous weld or repair will crack...also if it is not a plain band...the area with decoration or stone mountings are weak points that will also fracture. This causes more expensive repairs. Up sizing ADDS more gold to your ring and does not detract from value or looks. All jewelers use this method!
2007-10-22 10:51:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They put the ring on a sizer and heat it up with a torch then they gently tap the ring down on the sizer to reach the size you want. This process will make your ring thinner if they size it too much.
Normally one size up is decent.
If you want to shrink the ring to a lower size they remove gold and it is cheaper because they do not have to add gold to your ring.
2007-10-22 10:14:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they would have to put it on.... hmm a ring sizer and hit it with a pallet. they can make it bigger that way but it will be extra thin. Wouldnt you rather pay a small price n have them just make it bigger by adding gold or pay twice to have it made big by thining it out than paying to get it fixed??
2007-10-22 10:14:31 · answer #7 · answered by mizmaryjane 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would make more sense, wouldn't it? Do you have a long hard shaft that you could volunteer for the job?
2007-10-22 10:19:06 · answer #8 · answered by ♂♥spiritseeker♫♀ 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You need a special license for that type of thing
2007-10-22 10:13:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because if you stretch it too much it may get too loose.
2007-10-22 10:13:30 · answer #10 · answered by Ancient Brick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋