QuestionHello, I really need my engagement/wedding ring sized down quite a bit. I have lost a lot of weight because of a illness and I have always wanted a new wedding ring. My husband just bought me a ring that I love very much but it is way to big. They put a ring quard on it but I do not want it like this. I would like to get it resized.
The place were he bought it from said they would resize it and never heard of it loosening the stones but I went someplace else and they said they didn't want to take the chance because the stones can become loose. I am located in Queens, NY and I don't know what I should do. The ring is very big, maybe about 3 sizes to big and I need it to be a size 5. I took pictures but they didn't come out so clear. I do have pictures that are clear with the ring guard on it so you can get an idea of how much it will need to be resized and hopfully you can tell me if it will be safe to do without loosing any diamonds or if I can get it done at all. You sound very experienced in what you do but I don't know where you are located because I would love for you to do it.
Thank You
AnswerMia, I just finished answering a question about a new ring which was losing stones. I can understand the feelings of the second place you went, the place where the ring WAS NOT purchased. I would not want to take a chance either if similar rings had lost stones and the store had been forced to absorb the cost of that.
Three sizes is a lot. Stones on part of the top of the ring which will not be bent to a new smaller circle when the ring is sized down are not a major concern. Accent stones set into the band on the sides of the ring are of very great concern. You see, when a ring is made smaller and then the "circle" of the ring is made smaller, any settings for stones which bend are spread apart slightly or a lot and stones loosen or fall out. The jeweler will have to reset the stones and tighten any others. Customers will often consider the jeweler responsible even if told up front of possible problems in the future. Of course the jeweler should tighten any stones which do loosen when the work is done but down the road is sometimes another question and may relate to ring design more than jewelry work when sized. So, a store may refuse to take on a job which can bite them later either in expense or in customer relationship. Everyone wants a happy customer.
MY RECOMMENDATION
See if the store where the ring was purchased will credit that ring and order one of the correct size for your finger. That is the best approach. If not, have them size it and make certain they accept responsibility for any stones lost with in a reasonable time after the sizing is done. Fair enough?
Mia, I am sorry but I am not able to accept work through this method for several reasons. Thanks for the confidence in me! That is very appreciated.
God Bless and Peace. Thomas.
