How to increase ring size at home?

Rings from precious metals are the most popular gifts for women. Having received such a present from a loved one, an unpleasant surprise is the wrong size. And sometimes the decoration just becomes small to you. And then the question arises, how to stretch the ring at home. With possible options for solving this problem, we will understand this article.

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We correctly determine the size of the

Of course, it is best when buying such an expensive gift to know the exact size or even better to buy it in the presence of a lady of the heart. In this case, you need to keep in mind that in the morning your fingers can swell, especially in hot weather. This can also occur after physical exertion, as well as at elevated temperature during illness.

Important! The thickness of the fingers on the left and right hand is different.

If you do not know the exact size, you can calculate it in simple ways at home:

• A 1 cm strip is inserted inside the product. A pencil mark is made at the point where one of the edges ends. The length of the marked strip is measured by the ruler. The resulting number is divided by 3.14 - this is the size of the jewelry.
• The most accurate way at home is to measure the inside diameter of a caliper, it's just that not everyone has it.
• You can measure with coins, if you have them: 1 ruble - 21 size, 50 kopecks - 19.5 size, 5 kopecks - 19, 10 kopecks - 18, 1 kopeck - 16 size.
• The simplest, but not the most accurate, is to measure the size of the ring with a ruler, while taking the inner diameter.

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We take into account the features of different jewelry

The most accurate way is to contact a jeweler or a jewelry store.

As you can see, the risk to spoil the jewelry is very large, so the most reliable way is to go to the jewelery workshop.

If you need to change the size of the ring, consider the following:

• If the surface is smooth, then the master will be able to increase it even by 2-3 sizes, but if there is a picture or stones on the ornament, it will not be so plastic.
• Decide on which finger you will wear the decoration to determine the exact diameter.
• Try the product in a quiet state - if the fingers are swollen, then when the edema falls, the decoration will be great.
• Make inquiries about the masters, it's better to talk with 2-3 masters, discuss the details. The price should not be artificially overstated. If the master told you in detail about the upcoming procedure, warned about possible risks, but gave a guarantee on the quality of his work, then at such a workshop you can stop your choice.

Important! Repair of platinum products can be carried out only on special expensive equipment, not every workshop can afford it, so the price, respectively, will be higher.

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Can I stretch the ring?

If you still hit, buying an ornament is not in size, and return or exchange is not subject to it, then what to do? How to expand the gold ring at home?

It's not as easy as it sounds. What can be done in this situation?

1. It is necessary to find a metal cone of suitable size. Carefully clean and polish it.
2. Wrap the cone with foil. This is done so that there are no scratches left on the product.
3. The ring is well warmed up and put on a cone.
4. Gently tapping the end of the cone with a hammer, trying to expand the product.

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Ways of stretching the ring

As the way of how to extend the ring at home is not the easiest and gives a guaranteed result, let's turn to professionals. If there are stones on the jewelry, they will need to be temporarily removed, so as not to accidentally break or deform. There are 4 methods of stretching.

Roll out

The ring is rolled to the desired size on a special tool. This method is suitable only for thick enough products. A thin decoration - can not survive and just break.

Inserting a piece of material:

1. The ring is cut in one place, usually near the sample.
2. A piece of metal of the same quality and sample is inserted into the cutting site so that the fragment does not differ in appearance.
3. The sealing area is welded. With the naked eye, the seam is not visible, its thickness does not exceed 0.1 mm.

Boring

This is the method by which a piece of metal is grinded inside the jewelry piece. The appearance of the product does not change.

Stretching with the help of "Pinocchio"

"Pinocchio" is a special device in the form of a cone, on which jewelry is worn. Before processing, the ring heats up and stretches on the cone.

We hope that you managed to choose the right option how to restore the size of your jewelry, and you can further emphasize their image both during the day and at the solemn event.