How much does it cost to stretch a gold ring. Jewelry workshops

Enlargement of a ring is a method of changing the size of a piece of gold or silver, mechanically or using other technologies that make it possible to change the inner diameter of the jewelry in the direction of increase.

What is the ring enlargement process?

Many online publications are full of information regarding the possibility of enlarging the ring at home. But even the presence of special documents does not allow this. Such repairs should only be carried out by professionals, otherwise the product may be irreparably damaged.

If it was necessary in Moscow to increase the size of the ring, no matter what, even silver, even gold, then such manipulation can be carried out by our specialists, who are rightfully one of the best in the capital. There are two main ways to change the size - mechanical stretching and inserting an additional element. In the first case, the jeweler's work algorithm looks like this:

The specialist determines by what volume the product needs to be increased;
Warms it up on the flame;
Puts on the crossbar and stretches to the desired size;
Annealing, bleaching, washing;
Started polishing and finishing.

Before finishing, the master checks the product for the integrity of the pattern. The insertion process is regulated by the selection of a similar material in terms of color and sample. This requires the utmost attention from the specialist. The first step is to determine the joint. Then an additional piece is soldered into it, and the insertion points are carefully processed so that they are less noticeable. With our help, an increase in a gold ring with or without a diamond by 1 size can be done quickly and at an affordable price.

Who and when may need to increase the ring?

The question of the expediency of increasing the jewelry may arise unexpectedly, say, after trying on the accessory, or, on the contrary, it is predicted when it is necessary to present the product as a gift. We reduce and enlarge jewelry rings at an affordable price, and this is not affected by the type of metal - silver, gold, platinum or other precious elements. Very often, the ring enlargement service can be resorted to when:

Desire to present your wedding decoration to your daughter or daughter-in-law;
Inability to wear a wedding ring after childbirth or weight gain;
When the ring you like does not match the size.

In this case, it is important to operate in terms of how much you want to increase the product. And also, what is the thickness of the rim. Thin ones increase the volume mechanically, and thick ones - by inserting. The sample and quality characteristics of the precious metal should be clarified. Jewelry in this way does not change in size.

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Enlarge an engagement ring with stones, repair a bracelet, put a commemorative engraving on a pendant, make a chain - all this is a range of work that will be offered by our jewelers. We are working:

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From precious metal, it will take about 10 minutes. This procedure is simple and is usually done with you. It is important that the jewelry falls into the hands of a skilled jeweler. Here is what you need to know about this procedure.

Gemstones require special attention when adjusting the size of a gemstone ring. For example, the most "gifted" and favorite stone "with meaning" is a diamond. But when heated, when the ring is reduced or enlarged, in order to avoid trouble, it is better to remove the insert from the base of the ring. Even if it's a solid diamond.

If you see that the master begins work without removing the stone from the base, stop him and demand it. Make it cost a little more. Remember the miser pays twice

How to reduce the size of the ring

Cutting a piece of shank. The procedure is most often carried out on rings with stones, where it is important not to damage the overall structure. To reduce the ring by one size, a piece of shank (base) about 3.14 mm long is cut out, and the joint is ground and polished.

Knocking the shank of the ring. The ring is put on the crossbar, and then the metal is heated and knocked down. This method is recommended for adjusting the size of simple rings without stones and decorative elements. This is how classic wedding rings are customized. If the ring needs to be reduced by half a size, the ring is not heated, but simply knocked down. When a size or two, the metal is heated gradually and knocked down to the desired parameters.

Reducing the size. Shrinkage of the ring shank when heated

Insert without cutting. An additional plate of the base metal or one more additional ring is inserted into the inner part of the ring. This is one of the most expensive methods. With such a correction, signs of impact on the ring are excluded, only the internalproduct diameter.

How to increase the ring size

Ring bore. The inner layer of the shank is sawn out. This is the easiest and most painless way to increase the ring by half a size. Boring- sometimes the only way to increase the size of the ring is with a thick shank, stones and decorative elements without damage.

Increasing the size of the ring with a thick shank

Mechanical stretching of metal. Suitable for increasing the size of classic rings without inserts and stones, more often engagement rings. In this case, the ring should not be too wide, about 10mm. First, the jeweler calculates the size by which the ring needs to be enlarged, and then, by heating and rotating it on the crossbar, reaches the desired parameters. Cleaning and polishing the ring at the end of the work completely eliminates the presence of traces of exposure. But this method is not suitable for rings that are too thin, they can simply burst.

Metal insert. When the elements of a ring (a complex setting of a stone, an ornament) are of high artistic value, the only way to increase its size is to make an insert from a similar metal. The ring is cut from below, expanded to the desired size, an insert made of the same metal (similar sample, color and shade) is soldered. For shine and gloss, even before the procedure, the ring is immersed in a solution of boric acid. As a result, you will not distinguish the corrected ring from the new one.

At the end of all procedures, the master polishes the ring and the stone itself. Then he wipes it with napkins soaked in a special solution.

Polishing and daily cleaning of jewelry

Ideally, if such services are not needed. To do this, it is better to try on a hundred times, and only then make the final choice.!

Enlargement of a gold ring, silver or platinum for a size or more, this is a problem that almost every person who loves to wear rings on his hand faces. It happens that the person who gave the ring just made a little mistake with the size, or in the summer people's fingers swell and become larger. Whatever the reason, ring enlargement in our workshop will always be able to help you.

Enlarge ring size it can be as simple as shrinking a ring, it's just that everything is done exactly per turn.

First way - the ring is rolled to the desired size on a special tool. This method is suitable for many pieces of jewelry that have a fairly thick shank. Its disadvantages are that due to rolling, the shank will become thinner. If the ring is already very thin at the bottom of the shank, then it cannot be rolled out. The price for reducing the ring size by rolling comes from 300 rubles. By the time it takes 10 - 30 minutes.

Second way - this is an increase in the ring due to the insertion into metal products. The ring is evenly cut at the bottom of the shank (the shank is the base that is worn on the finger) and the ring begins to be pushed apart by as many millimeters as the ring needs to be enlarged. If the ring needs to be increased in size, then it will be expanded by 3.14 mm and a metal of the same sample, color and shape will be inserted into it. After that, this place is soldered with fire or a laser. The choice of soldering will depend on the shape and stones in the product. The average cost of enlarging a ring in this way is 600 rubles excluding metal, and in time it takes one hour or more.

Third way - stretching the ring to size or more using the pinocchio tool. Pinocchio is a conical instrument, which is worn with a ring and stretched due to the expansion of the cone. But before such a stretch, you definitely need to warm up the ring! otherwise, the product may break immediately. This method of enlarging the ring is very suitable for wedding rings and products with a simple round shape. The price of work to increase the ring by this method comes from 300 rubles and takes an average of 30 minutes.

Fourth way - Enlargement of the ring by boring the product from the inside. Metal is grinded inside the ring, which allows you to leave the outer ring unchanged, and this is very important! as there are products with enamel, stones, complex shapes and designs. This method is suitable for products with a thick base. Such a process takes an average of 1 hour, but this method cannot be increased by many sizes. The price for this type of service goes from 250 rubles.

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Let's talk more about ring enlargement

The ring is one of the most refined and refined attributes on the hands of its owners. They emphasize the presence of taste and add gloss. Wedding rings are a separate issue. It is very important that the ring fits well, not too big or too small. This happens for various reasons. For example, a person has sharply recovered and, accordingly, his fingers have slightly increased in diameter. It may also be related to illness. It is also important to consider that with age, the fingers tend to swell and increase.

It often happens that, for example, the wedding ring did not fit the size of your chosen one, but she really liked it. Before making a decision to take the ring for sale or for remelting, it is worth considering: perhaps the ring can be saved. It can be identified in the workshop, where an experienced specialist will increase it. Increasing a gold or platinum ring is a responsible and serious process. It is important to understand that these precious metals are soft, so it is good to bend, but it is still advisable to entrust such a thing to a real professional.

There are several options for how to enlarge the ring. The process, in general, is the same as the reduction of the ring, only in reverse. One of the options for enlarging the ring is rolling the ring to the required size using special equipment. This method is appropriate for jewelry with a thick tire. The main disadvantage is that after the ring is rolled out, the shank will become somewhat smaller than before. However, in cases where the ring is very small at the bottom of the shank, rolling is unacceptable. As a rule, this method takes several minutes.

Another option for increasing the ring is possible due to the insertion of material into the ring. It is carefully butchered at the bottom of the shank and the ring is pulled apart according to the client's request. Then the place where the ring was moved apart is subjected to soldering by fire or laser. The decision on which soldering is more appropriate depends on the shape and availability of the stone. In time, this procedure usually takes a little over an hour.

Another version of the stretching of the ring using an apparatus called Pinocchio. To begin with, the ring is heated on fire or with a laser. Then Pinocchio is used (this is such a tool in the form of a cone), a ring is put on it and pulled due to the expansion of the cone. Not a bad option, but there is a slight deformation, after which secondary processing of the decoration is necessary. Ring size increase will be achieved, but additional polishing will be required.

Jewelry workshops also offer another way to increase the ring by boring the product inside. First, the metal is undermined there, leaving the ring outside practically unchanged. This is an extremely important aspect for rings with stones, plating, or those with complex designs. The negative aspect is that the increase of the ring in this way is only slightly possible. Although the product is not deformed, which is certainly a huge plus.

The cost of each of the services, as a rule, depends on the degree of complexity of the order, the urgency and how difficult the task is for the master. It is very important to trust your jewelry to a proven master with extensive experience, since such manipulations require scrupulousness and perseverance.

Having received a gift from a dear person in the form of a ring, an unpleasant fact is the wrong size of the jewelry. And sometimes, after a while, a favorite object becomes small. Therefore, many people think about how to stretch the ring to the desired size.

How to choose ring size

A gold ring is one of the most popular gifts given to women. Therefore, the issue of selecting a ring is especially relevant for men. They make presents to their soul mates, no matter this engagement ring or just a nice gift for the holidays. In order to avoid such situations when the ring does not fit in size, there are several ways to choose the size of the ring. Since jewelry cannot be exchanged or returned, it is better to purchase it immediately in the required size. How to do it?

It is better that the lady herself be present during the purchase of a gift. So you will not be mistaken not only with the size, but also with the design. She will be able to choose what she needs. In addition, trying on jewelry on your finger, you certainly will not make a mistake.

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

The first thing to know is that the first half of the day is not the best for trying on rings, as fingers can swell. And in the evening, the swelling subsides, so the decoration can become large, which is also not good. So it will be easy to lose it.

The thickness of the fingers is also changed by a change in the temperature regime, which can occur during:

menses;
hot or cold day;
increase in body temperature during illness.

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Ring sizes

Varies from 15 to 23. This is the inner diameter. There are also half sizes, such as 17.5, etc. The decoration must fit perfectly. It should not press or slide freely on the finger, otherwise loss is inevitable.

Before you go to the store to buy a ring, find out exactly the size, or take the girl along with you!

How to stretch a ring at home

But if, nevertheless, you find yourself in an awkward situation, presenting a ring of the wrong size, you will definitely ask yourself: is it possible to stretch the ring at home. This is not as easy as it seems, which is why the most reliable way to do this is to contact a jewelry workshop. The master will be able, with the help of special technologies, to increase the size of the ring to the required one without any damage.

If you do not want to ruin your jewelry, it is better to seek professional help.

Can a wedding ring be stretched?

Wedding rings are usually made of gold. And this material is one of the most plastic. Therefore, stretching an engagement ring even a couple of sizes will not be difficult for a professional jeweler. An engagement ring can become small over time. It presses and is difficult to remove, which gives unpleasant sensations to the owner.

There are 4 ways to stretch the ring:

rolling;
Insert a piece of metal;
Boring;
Stretching with Pinocchio.

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The presence of precious stones on the product complicates the work of the master. They will need to be temporarily removed. This is done with the aim that when the product is stretched, the stones can be deformed, which will lead to their damage. But if they are not there, then the increase in the ring occurs with the help of special techniques that the master himself chooses, depending on the characteristics of the jewelry. If it is too thin, then rolling the material will not work, as the ring may simply break. To stretch the ring, use the following method.

First, the presence of any flaws on the product is checked: cracks, chips.
Next, the ring is cut in one place.
The necessary piece of metal of the same sample and the same quality is inserted into the place of the cut so that the fragment does not differ in any respect.
The place of soldering is welded. The seam remains invisible to the naked eye, its thickness does not exceed 0.1 mm.

Another method for stretching a ring is boring. Excess metal is removed from the inner side of the ring, which allows to increase the diameter by 0.4 mm. At the same time, the visible side remains unchanged, so the processing will be invisible to others.

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The fourth way is to stretch the ring with the help of Pinocchio. This is a special device in the shape of a cone, on which the decoration is put on. It allows you to increase the product by a size and even more. Before such processing, the ring must be heated to the required temperature, otherwise breakage is inevitable. The decoration is pulled onto a cone, while it gradually stretches to the desired diameter.

How much does it cost to stretch a ring

All 4 methods of stretching the ring are not too expensive, on average the price varies from 300-600 rubles. And the time for carrying out these procedures does not exceed half an hour.

Instruction

Gold has excellent plasticity, so if necessary, the size of a gold ring can be relatively easily changed by reducing or increasing by one or two sizes. It is not recommended to perform such an operation even with suitable tools, since in inept hands the jewelry can be irreparably deformed.

The most common way to increase the size of the ring is mechanical. The master first checks what the true size of the product is, and then determines by what amount it is necessary to increase it. After measurements, the ring is treated with a burner flame. When it cools down, the product is put on a special crossbar. With the help of a roller corresponding to the profile of the product, the ring is stretched to the required size. It remains to align the ends and grind the ring to its original shine.

There is a more time-consuming way to increase the size of the ring. In this case, it is increased by inserting a piece of metal of a similar sample. First, a joint is formed, where a piece of material is applied and carefully soldered when heated with a heater flame. The updated product is then bleached, dried and carefully processed with a jewelry file to remove possible protrusions and depressions.

When choosing a specific method, experts always proceed from the size of the ring. For a thin product, simple mechanical stretching is most suitable. If the ring is massive and thick, it is easier and more reliable to use the insertion method. In the simplest case, when the ring needs to be enlarged by just a fraction of a millimeter, sometimes its inner surface is simply bored, removing the thinnest layer of metal.

If the ring has inserts in the form of stones, they are often dismantled before work. This is done in order to reduce the risk of stresses appearing in the stone, which may well lead to its irreparable deformation. After increasing the size of the ring, the stones are easily inserted into their places, securing them accordingly.

The wedding ring is a symbol of marriage, so the spouses wear it on the ring finger of their right hand as a sign of fidelity to each other. However, there are situations that require an increase in its size. As a rule, the traditional marriage ring consists of gold, which has plasticity. Thus, it will not be difficult for a jeweler to change such an important piece of jewelry by one or two sizes.

Undoubtedly, the complexity of the work is determined directly by the master and it depends specifically on the type of wedding ring: smooth or with stones. It should be borne in mind that the pricing policy of each individual company is diverse, so you need to contact only those specialists who do not raise any doubts about their professionalism and competence. Otherwise, such an important element of the marriage union runs the risk of being irrevocably spoiled.

The main ways to increase the size of a wedding ring are: stretching this metal on a crossbar, as well as inserting a piece of gold of the same standard. First of all, the jeweler determines the exact size of the ring, after which he determines how much the product should be enlarged. Then, the master anneals the ring with the flame of a special burner, and when it cools down a little, he puts a crossbar on the stretching roller prepared in the roller. After that, a roller is installed, which in shape corresponds to the profile of the gold jewelry. Further, the jeweler, by rotating the bolt handle, moves the guide axis and, accordingly, the clamping handle, and with his free hand he presses the roller against the ring, trying to fit it onto the bolt. Thus, when the ring gets the right size, the master will wash it, bleach it and level the ends of the ring. In the end, the product is polished, thereby acquiring the original luster.

In the event that the decoration is enlarged by inserting a piece of gold, then it is necessary to impose small fragments of this metal without fail of the same test on the joint, and then solder them under the flame of a burner. After that, the piece of jewelry is bleached, dried and the inserted piece is adjusted so that there are no protrusions and depressions. It should be noted that if the wedding ring is thin, then mechanical stretching will be the best method of changing its size. In contrast, a thick ring tends to be difficult to stretch, so inserting a piece of gold is advisable.

Enlargement of a gold ring with stones is mainly carried out by an experienced craftsman in the following sequence: he removes the stone from the mount, does certain procedures with this metal in order to change the size, and then inserts the stone back. It must be remembered that increasing the size of the ring with a stone will cost the client much more.