Sometimes it happens that you have to increase the size of the ring. The reason for this action may be due to the wrong choice of jewelry size. Perhaps someone simply did not know the size and could not find a suitable ring. It happens that the hand recovered or, conversely, during the purchase it was swollen, swollen, and then lost weight. But is it difficult to fit the product in size? And how is this best done?
Simple and safe boring option
It is quite realistic to increase the size of a ring with a stone in the most simple and safe way - through the bore of the product. This procedure involves cutting out the inner layer of the splint. It allows you to increase your ringlet by about half the size. The method is ideally suited for products with decorative and precious stones that have a wide splint.
The process, as a rule, is carried out using a special machine with a clamp. It is not suitable for rings that are too thin. Only for wide. Takes about 10-30 minutes. However, this method has its drawbacks. Due to the use of rolling or boring, the thickness of the splint will decrease. It will become thinner than its original thickness.
Increase size by rolling
There is another simple option that allows you to increase the size of the engagement ring or any other product. It involves rolling metal. It is carried out using special equipment, a machine. As with the boring, you need to narrow the ring shredder. In this case, it will also become narrower, and the size of the ring itself will increase.
Metal inserts
To increase the size of the ring, inserts of suitable metal can be used. In the process, the master gently cuts the splint from below (in the place where it touches the finger). And then he begins to push it as far as it will be necessary to increase the decoration in size. For example, if you need to increase the product by one size, you need to expand it by about 3.14 mm.
The resulting space is covered with a small piece of metal, completely suitable in terms of parameters and appearance to the ring itself. At the same time, the joints are treated not only with a laser, but also with fire. To give the decoration a natural shine, it is necessary to immerse it in a solution with boric acid. After that, you can’t even tell where the original metal patch is located and where the factory tire starts.
The type of soldering directly depends on the existing shape of the stone on the product. You can increase the size of the ring by soldering an insert of identical metal in at least an hour. Sometimes it takes more time to process the product.
Using the Pinocchio Tool
To increase the size of jewelry, an apparatus called the Pinocchio is often used. During the procedure, they usually put a ring on it and begin to stretch it due to an increase in the size of the cone. However, before increasing the size of the ring with the help of Pinocchio, it is necessary to heat the product. Otherwise, you risk tearing the jewelry or distorting it.
According to experts, this option is perfect for working with wedding rings and products of the most common round shape. On average, such work does not take more than 25-30 minutes.
The use of mechanical metal stretching
Answering the question of whether it is possible to increase the size of the ring, one cannot but recall the method of mechanical stretching of the metal. However, the method is not suitable for products with complex decorative patterns. The presence of a small stone in this case is allowed. The ring itself should also not be too wide. Its approximate thickness should not be more than 10 mm.
In the process, the wizard usually performs calculations, determines the size. After that, he rotates the fixed decoration on a special crossbar and heats it. Thus, he manages to achieve suitable product dimensions. At the end of the procedure, it is necessary to eliminate roughness and uneven sections of the splint. To do this, it is cleaned and polished.
Performing a metal insert without cutting
In the course of work, the master uses an additional metal plate made of similar metal. Or, instead of it, he uses an additional ring that is inserted inside your product. This method, according to jewelers, is considered the most expensive. However, it has no physical effect on the main decoration. All resizing work is carried out with the used internal inserts. As a result, it is not the ring itself that changes, its inner diameter.
How to increase the size of the ring at home
Resizing a product is far from as simple as it might seem at first glance. Therefore, in most cases, experts recommend not even trying. There is a huge risk that you will ruin the product. In such cases, it is best to contact a specialist.
However, if you are still determined, you will need the following tools to work:
- Special crossbar.
- Gas-burner.
- A small rubber mallet.
But remember, the presence of all these tools does not give any guarantees that you will succeed. First you need to take the ring and clamp it, for example, in pliers or round-nose pliers. Then you need to turn on the burner and glow the product to a characteristic red color. Next, leave the jewelry for a few minutes so that it cools down a bit. And when it is warm, it will remain to insert it into the crossbar and begin rolling.
What products lend themselves to rolling
Before starting rolling, keep in mind that not all products can be processed in a similar way. For example, rolling cannot be used for rings with rotating inserts. Do not try this method for bimetallic products. It is not recommended to perform rolling in the presence of inscriptions, engravings and drawings.
If your rings contain stones, you must carefully remove them before performing the procedure. Otherwise, when stretching the ring, they can leave their "nests" and pop out. At the end of the work, you can return the stones back and securely fix them using round-nose pliers, for example.
Be careful!
Be careful! That the expression "Avaricious pays twice" did not concern you, do not save. If you have an unsuitable size, but very expensive product for you, give it to professionals. Let the work will cost money, but it will preserve the appearance of your jewelry.