Jewelry

[NatCatter]

There is this one ring I love left in size 10, I need a 5/6. Only way to get it is to have it sized and it's epiphany...thoughts?

[ennui1]

I've been told it's risky to size a ring by more than two sizes, but it's never been a problem for me. A lot depends on the style; are there pave stones?

Since Epiphany is plated with platinum, you will lose that plating where it's sized. You'll have a mark.

It's basically a silver ring, and yes it can be sized. You could get it home and ask a jeweler.

[PinkyPetunia]

Call a few jewelry stores before you buy the ring and see what they tell you.

I personally would not attempt what you are asking, though. Sizing down from a 10 to a 5 or 6 is too extreme.

[depglass]

I doubt if you can find anyone to do it. I'd skip the ring, or stalk it to see if someone returns one. About 15 years ago there was a style of ring with alternating rows of tiny diamonds and bars of gold. A friend bought one from a local discount place because her daughter worked there. It was still over $1,000. A year later she had it sized down just one size. That was enough to cause the loss of one stone that totally ruined the look of the ring. She had no recourse with either the store or the jeweler who sized it. I've been very careful having anything sized ever since.

[chrystaltree]

The integrity of the ring could be compromised if it's sized down that many sizes. The sizing will show because Epihphany is platinum plated and it might be expensive. Call a jewelry before you buy the ring.

[MissouriMom]

thats too much of a size difference, it will alter the shape/appearance of the ring. On top of that it will likely be cost prohibitive even if you can find a jeweler willing to size silver. Sorry.

[CalminHeart]

Very few jewelers will size silver. ...if any.

[Deadeye Daisy]

Any silversmith can size a silver ring with no problem. Problem is the platinum plating. Different metals require different types of gold/platinum/silver/rhodium 'solder', as well as different heat intensities. Usually, when resizing, they have to use metal with a different amount silver or gold to get a proper joint.

As has been stated, NEVER a good idea to resize any ring more than one or two sizes. When resizing, the ring shank and band has to be 'rounded' properly to fit. This affects stone settings as well as gallery.

[Clover29]

On 5/13/2014 CalmInTheHeart said: Very few jewelers will size silver. ...if any.

I used to go to a booth in the mall, that did watch batteries and jewelry repairs. I've since moved out of the area so I can't go back to him, but he did a great job with silver rings and bracelets that I needed smaller.

[millieshops]

I wouldn't try it even if someone told me I could. I just think I'd see the problems it's bound to leave - and I think the process would cost as much as the ring itself - or more.

I'd take a deep breath, sigh again, and step away.