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Ordering a ring one size too big

gellen — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 13:18:56 GMT

I have fallen in love with a ring on Poshmark but it is a size too big. Have you ever ordered a larger size and then had it resized or used those sizing coils? How did it work out; and if you had it resized do you remember the cost. Thanks in advance for any opinions!

Re: Ordering a ring one size too big

queendiva — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 13:33:18 GMT

I have had many of my own rings resized smaller as a result of significant weight loss. I recommend that the ring be at least 10k gold (white or yellow) or platinum. Many jewelers will not resize SS. The band should also be thin or tapered on the palm side, with no stones or few stones set in the band.

The last ring I had sized was 14k. Bought from the jeweler- an estate piece, not new. I paid $25.00. I can't recall exactly; I think it was sized down.YMMV.

Sizing down should cost less than sizing up as you are only paying for the labor, and not additional precious metal.

I hope your purchase works out for you. I could never buy fine jewelry except in person.

Re: Ordering a ring one size too big

LindaSal — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 13:32:47 GMT

I have done this in the past but I generally will just wear it on a different finger rather than have it sized. Also DH did buy me another diamond ring for one of our anniversaries that was a size too large. For that one I wear a ring size adjuster. They have them on Amazon and there are many to choose from. I bought mine quite awhile back on HSN, I don't think they carry them anymore. I searched but I didn't find it.

Re: Ordering a ring one size too big

rockygems123 — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 13:33:26 GMT

@queendiva wrote:
I have had many of my own rings resized smaller as a result of significant weight loss. I recommend that the ring be at least 10k gold (white or yellow). Many jewelers will not resize SS. The band should also be thin or tapered on the palm side, with no stones or few stones set in the band.

The last ring I had sized was 14k. Bought from the jeweler- an estate piece, not new. I paid $25.00. YMMV.

@queendiva. Your jeweler sold a $14,000 ring to you for $25?

Re: Ordering a ring one size too big

FranandZoe — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 13:37:50 GMT

@rockygems123 wrote:
@queendiva wrote:
I have had many of my own rings resized smaller as a result of significant weight loss. I recommend that the ring be at least 10k gold (white or yellow). Many jewelers will not resize SS. The band should also be thin or tapered on the palm side, with no stones or few stones set in the band.

The last ring I had sized was 14k. Bought from the jeweler- an estate piece, not new. I paid $25.00. YMMV.
@queendiva. Your jeweler sold a $14,000 ring to you for $25?

I took it to mean ring was 14 karat gold and cost $25 to size down.

Re: Ordering a ring one size too big

rockygems123 — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 13:43:55 GMT

@gellen. These work really well, there are different band sizes in the packet, are comfortable and you can barely see them. Found them on Amazon. Around $10 for the packet.

Re: Ordering a ring one size too big

Mindy D — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 13:51:22 GMT

@gellen wrote:
I have fallen in love with a ring on Poshmark but it is a size too big. Have you ever ordered a larger size and then had it resized or used those sizing coils? How did it work out; and if you had it resized do you remember the cost. Thanks in advance for any opinions!

@gellen @Certain style rings can't be resized, e.q., eternity rings with stones all the way around. If it's a 14K gold ring, that's not an eternity style, it should be easy to have sized down one size. There are also ring inserts that can be used to size downward. Sorry, I don't know what jewelers are charging these days.

Re: Ordering a ring one size too big

Mindy D — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 13:49:43 GMT

@rockygems123 wrote:
@gellen. These work really well, there are different band sizes in the packet, are comfortable and you can barely see them. Found them on Amazon. Around $10 for the packet.

@rockygems123 @gellen @@Be careful with this style sizer, some brands work great but I bought one once that would just pop off. Luckily, it was inexpensive. Read the reviews if you order.

Re: Ordering a ring one size too big

gellen — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 14:06:03 GMT

Thanks for all the advice. It is not an expensive ring. If resizing is too expensive and the coils don’t work I will just give it to a friend with larger fingers!🖐🏻

Re: Ordering a ring one size too big

queendiva — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 14:24:17 GMT

@rockygems123 : Please read carefully. I posted that the ring was set in 14k. Nowhere do you see a $ sign.

You're welcome.

Re: Ordering a ring one size too big

rockygems123 — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 17:36:34 GMT

@FranandZoe Thank you That post was BC before coffee ha. I thought about it for a minute and figured it out, tried to delete post but didn't work.

Re: Ordering a ring one size too big

rockygems123 — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 17:38:11 GMT

@Mindy D Always good to read the reviews. These actually work at least for me. Have tried the little coils, not great as they uncoil. These snap on and seem to stay on.

I have it on a ring I wear daily and so far so good

Re: Ordering a ring one size too big

QVCkitty1 — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 18:12:08 GMT

I did this recently and my work around was to wear a slim diamond band in front of it. The rings look lovely together and the band keeps the later ring secure.

Re: Ordering a ring one size too big

ECBG — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 22:01:05 GMT

I have used the sizers and didn't enjoy them, the metal ones felt like they were going to cut me, the plastic noodle shape you clip over the band is uncomfortable and sticks out on your palm.

I would check with a jeweler for prices; you don't want the band to crack down the road.

Re: Ordering a ring one size too big

IamDoodles — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 00:54:02 GMT

If you really love the ring and it's not your normal ring finger size, just wear it on a different finger. You will probably enjoy the look.

Re: Ordering a ring one size too big

songbird — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 12:40:16 GMT

LOL. I've never heard of a size adjuster for rings. I went to Amazon and googled it. I think I'll get them. I'm a true half size (5 1/12) on my ring finger. But they almost always are whole size like a 6. Thanks for the information.

Re: Ordering a ring one size too big

faeriemoon — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 14:41:32 GMT

@gellen wrote:
I have fallen in love with a ring on Poshmark but it is a size too big. Have you ever ordered a larger size and then had it resized or used those sizing coils? How did it work out; and if you had it resized do you remember the cost. Thanks in advance for any opinions!

I don't think I would order a ring that is too large. If I happened to see it in a store and tried it on a different finger and actually liked it there, I might buy it. But generally I have an idea of how I want to wear something and I wouldn't buy the wrong size just to have it. I probably wouldn't end up wearing it on the finger it wasn't intended for.

Re: Ordering a ring one size too big

alice87 — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 15:11:33 GMT

I resized a lot of rings in my life, since I am half sizes. If Bixby or Jai run big or small, it means it would work on some finger for me.

You can go to gem fair event, they size reasonably and fast. Most jeweler list 25-40 dollars fee to resize it if you buy from them.

If you ring is 25 dollars, investing more money does not make sense unless it is an amazing ring.