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How to Resize an Engagement Ring

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Updated on March 18, 2025
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You searched high and low for the perfect engagement ring. It has everything you wanted: your favourite precious metal, a sparkly diamond or luminous emerald. In short, it’s utterly splendid, except for one thing: it doesn’t fit right!

If this happens to you, don’t panic. Jewellers regularly resize engagement rings, and happy brides walk out of their shops wearing gorgeous rings that fit perfectly.

You may have a few questions about engagement ring resizing, so we’ve put together a handy FAQ of the most common queries we hear.

How should an engagement ring fit?

Before we talk about re-sizing, let’s talk about plain, old sizing. How should an engagement ring fit?

You should be able to slide the ring on easily, but expect to have to tug a bit to pull it off. If your ring feels uncomfortably tight, you’ll want to size it up. How do you know if it’s too big? If it slips off with no resistance, your ring is in constant danger of being lost.

Should I resize my ring if it fits well but slips from side to side?

Engagement rings with large centre stones often twist around on the wearer’s finger because gravity wants to pull that rock back to earth.

Fortunately, jewellers have some handy strategies for avoiding this problem. For instance, jewellers can place a sizing assistant in the ring to keep it positioned correctly. It looks like a bar or two of small beads, and it’s typically placed on the ring’s interior. The sizing assistant serves as an anchor that keeps your diamond firmly in place.

How much smaller or larger can jewellers make my ring?

It would be nice if any ring could be resized to fit any person, but that’s not realistic. In most cases, jewellers can size rings up to two sizes. Any larger or smaller will cause too much stress on the piece of jewellery. 

Most resizing problems fall well within the two-size margin, but if you’re trying to size an heirloom ring to a new wearer, you might run into trouble. If this is the case, talk with your favourite jeweller about your options. Crafting a new setting for a treasured diamond could be one tantalizing solution.

How do jewellers increase a ring’s size?

If a ring just needs to be enlarged by half a size, the jeweller will likely heat the metal and stretch it. But if the size needs to be increased by more than half a size, the jeweller will probably have to cut the band and add another piece of metal. The ring must be re-soldered, cleaned and polished as well. As you might expect, this process requires much more labour and expense, especially if the ring is made of an expensive metal like platinum. If your ring has channel diamonds set in the band, the jeweller may have to rearrange the stones to restore a perfect appearance.

 

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How do jewellers reduce the size of an engagement ring?

To make an engagement ring smaller, the jeweller cuts a piece out of the band and then reforms the band into a perfect circle. After soldering and polishing, you won’t be able to tell that your ring has undergone an operation; it will look as brilliant as ever, but it will fit you perfectly.

Can every ring be resized?

Unfortunately, no. Some metals, such as tungsten, are too hard to be resized, and others, like rose gold, will crack during the process. Jewellers can work with silver, gold and platinum, so they’re great candidates for resizing. Some styles are more difficult to resize than others; the jeweller needs enough room on the rink to accommodate the work. Tension settings can be very difficult (sometimes impossible) to resize because of the design’s delicate balance.

How long does it take to resize a ring?

Most jewellers can have your ring resized within a week or two, which means it will be back on your finger soon. Times may be longer or shorter depending on the availability of materials needed for the repair.

How much does engagement ring resizing cost?

Resizing depends mainly on the materials needed and the amount of labour involved. The cost can be as little as $20, or it might run up into the hundreds of dollars for a challenging job involving additional precious metals or stones.

Where should I go for engagement ring resizing?

We recommend always starting with your original jeweller. If that’s not an option, seek recommendations from friends and family members. The bottom line is this: find a trustworthy jeweller with a reputation for quality. Feel free to ask the jeweller for examples of their work before you entrust your ring to them.

What if I can’t get it sized right away?

If you can’t make it to a jeweller soon, take precautions to protect your ring in the meantime. Adding a ring guard will prevent it from slipping off your finger if it’s too large. Just don’t use ring guards as permanent solutions for an ill-fitting ring. 

What if my ring can’t be resized?

Some people choose to wear a second, tighter band to keep a too-loose ring in place. If that doesn’t work, talk with your jeweller about remaking the ring in the correct size. That way, you’ll have your dream sparkler and a perfect fit.

Even if your ring fits well, protect it with Q Report Jewellery Insurance. Your engagement ring can be covered from the moment you walk it out of the store. Learn more with an instant quote today!

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You searched high and low for the perfect engagement ring. It has everything you wanted: your favourite precious metal, a sparkly diamond or luminous emerald. In short, it’s utterly splendid, except for one thing: it doesn’t fit right!

If this happens to you, don’t panic. Jewellers regularly resize engagement rings, and happy brides walk out of their shops wearing gorgeous rings that fit perfectly.

You may have a few questions about engagement ring resizing, so we’ve put together a handy FAQ of the most common queries we hear.

How should an engagement ring fit?

Before we talk about re-sizing, let’s talk about plain, old sizing. How should an engagement ring fit?

You should be able to slide the ring on easily, but expect to have to tug a bit to pull it off. If your ring feels uncomfortably tight, you’ll want to size it up. How do you know if it’s too big? If it slips off with no resistance, your ring is in constant danger of being lost.

Should I resize my ring if it fits well but slips from side to side?

Engagement rings with large centre stones often twist around on the wearer’s finger because gravity wants to pull that rock back to earth.

Fortunately, jewellers have some handy strategies for avoiding this problem. For instance, jewellers can place a sizing assistant in the ring to keep it positioned correctly. It looks like a bar or two of small beads, and it’s typically placed on the ring’s interior. The sizing assistant serves as an anchor that keeps your diamond firmly in place.

How much smaller or larger can jewellers make my ring?

It would be nice if any ring could be resized to fit any person, but that’s not realistic. In most cases, jewellers can size rings up to two sizes. Any larger or smaller will cause too much stress on the piece of jewellery. 

Most resizing problems fall well within the two-size margin, but if you’re trying to size an heirloom ring to a new wearer, you might run into trouble. If this is the case, talk with your favourite jeweller about your options. Crafting a new setting for a treasured diamond could be one tantalizing solution.

How do jewellers increase a ring’s size?

If a ring just needs to be enlarged by half a size, the jeweller will likely heat the metal and stretch it. But if the size needs to be increased by more than half a size, the jeweller will probably have to cut the band and add another piece of metal. The ring must be re-soldered, cleaned and polished as well. As you might expect, this process requires much more labour and expense, especially if the ring is made of an expensive metal like platinum. If your ring has channel diamonds set in the band, the jeweller may have to rearrange the stones to restore a perfect appearance.

 

New call-to-action

 

How do jewellers reduce the size of an engagement ring?

To make an engagement ring smaller, the jeweller cuts a piece out of the band and then reforms the band into a perfect circle. After soldering and polishing, you won’t be able to tell that your ring has undergone an operation; it will look as brilliant as ever, but it will fit you perfectly.

Can every ring be resized?

Unfortunately, no. Some metals, such as tungsten, are too hard to be resized, and others, like rose gold, will crack during the process. Jewellers can work with silver, gold and platinum, so they’re great candidates for resizing. Some styles are more difficult to resize than others; the jeweller needs enough room on the rink to accommodate the work. Tension settings can be very difficult (sometimes impossible) to resize because of the design’s delicate balance.

How long does it take to resize a ring?

Most jewellers can have your ring resized within a week or two, which means it will be back on your finger soon. Times may be longer or shorter depending on the availability of materials needed for the repair.

How much does engagement ring resizing cost?

Resizing depends mainly on the materials needed and the amount of labour involved. The cost can be as little as $20, or it might run up into the hundreds of dollars for a challenging job involving additional precious metals or stones.

Where should I go for engagement ring resizing?

We recommend always starting with your original jeweller. If that’s not an option, seek recommendations from friends and family members. The bottom line is this: find a trustworthy jeweller with a reputation for quality. Feel free to ask the jeweller for examples of their work before you entrust your ring to them.

What if I can’t get it sized right away?

If you can’t make it to a jeweller soon, take precautions to protect your ring in the meantime. Adding a ring guard will prevent it from slipping off your finger if it’s too large. Just don’t use ring guards as permanent solutions for an ill-fitting ring. 

What if my ring can’t be resized?

Some people choose to wear a second, tighter band to keep a too-loose ring in place. If that doesn’t work, talk with your jeweller about remaking the ring in the correct size. That way, you’ll have your dream sparkler and a perfect fit.

Even if your ring fits well, protect it with Q Report Jewellery Insurance. Your engagement ring can be covered from the moment you walk it out of the store. Learn more with an instant quote today!

Table of Contents

Introduction
Understanding the 4 Cs of Diamonds
Diamond Shapes
Choosing a Ring Style
Selecting a Ring Retailer

Understanding Mechanical Movements

Rolex-super-precision

Unlike their battery-powered quartz counterparts, luxury watches have a beating heart – the mechanical movement. First created in the 14th century, large, weight-driven tower clocks with verge escapements and foliot balances marked the dawn of mechanical timekeeping.

Today, the core concept of mechanical movements remains unchanged from its original conception. It involves an intricate arrangement of gears, springs, and an escapement powered by a wound mainspring. This precision engineering allows for smooth operation and precise timekeeping.

Manual watch movements require the wearer to wind the crown periodically. Automatic watch movements, on the other hand, utilise the wearer's movements to keep the mainspring wound, offering a convenient everyday solution.

The Patek Philippe Calatrava, with its ultra-thin manual movement, exemplifies the elegance of traditional watchmaking. On the other hand, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual, with its self-winding mechanism epitomises practicality and durability.

Whether manual or automatic, a mechanical movement imbues a luxury watch with a soul, a testament to human ingenuity and a treasured heirloom for generations to come

Luxury Watch Complications: Exploring Hidden Features & Functionality

Luxury watches often boast 'complications,' intricate mechanisms that add layers of sophistication, style and utility. Here, we explore some of the most fascinating complications created by the best luxury watch brands.

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Rolex-super-precision

Unlike their battery-powered quartz counterparts, luxury watches have a beating heart – the mechanical movement. First created in the 14th century, large, weight-driven tower clocks with verge escapements and foliot balances marked the dawn of mechanical timekeeping.

Today, the core concept of mechanical movements remains unchanged from its original conception. It involves an intricate arrangement of gears, springs, and an escapement powered by a wound mainspring. This precision engineering allows for smooth operation and precise timekeeping.

Manual watch movements require the wearer to wind the crown periodically. Automatic watch movements, on the other hand, utilise the wearer's movements to keep the mainspring wound, offering a convenient everyday solution.

The Patek Philippe Calatrava, with its ultra-thin manual movement, exemplifies the elegance of traditional watchmaking. On the other hand, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual, with its self-winding mechanism epitomises practicality and durability.

Whether manual or automatic, a mechanical movement imbues a luxury watch with a soul, a testament to human ingenuity and a treasured heirloom for generations to come

Peace of Mind: An engagement ring is a significant financial and sentimental investment. Specialised engagement ring insurance provides financial protection in the event of loss, theft or damage by ensuring you can recover the ring's monetary value or repair or replace.

Peace of Mind: An engagement ring is a significant financial and sentimental investment. Specialised engagement ring insurance provides financial protection in the event of loss, theft or damage by ensuring you can recover the ring's monetary value or repair or replace.

Peace of Mind: An engagement ring is a significant financial and sentimental investment. Specialised engagement ring insurance provides financial protection in the event of loss, theft or damage by ensuring you can recover the ring's monetary value or repair or replace.

Peace of Mind: An engagement ring is a significant financial and sentimental investment. Specialised engagement ring insurance provides financial protection in the event of loss, theft or damage by ensuring you can recover the ring's monetary value or repair or replace.

Common Diamond Alternatives
for Engagement Rings

Tanzanite

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Luxury Watch Complications: Exploring Hidden Features & Functionality

Luxury watches often boast 'complications,' intricate mechanisms that add layers of sophistication, style and utility. Here, we explore some of the most fascinating complications created by the best luxury watch brands.

Peace of Mind: An engagement ring is a significant financial and sentimental investment. Specialised engagement ring insurance provides financial protection in the event of loss, theft or damage by ensuring you can recover the ring's monetary value or repair or replace.

Peace of Mind: An engagement ring is a significant financial and sentimental investment. Specialised engagement ring insurance provides financial protection in the event of loss, theft or damage by ensuring you can recover the ring's monetary value or repair or replace.

Peace of Mind: An engagement ring is a significant financial and sentimental investment. Specialised engagement ring insurance provides financial protection in the event of loss, theft or damage by ensuring you can recover the ring's monetary value or repair or replace.

Peace of Mind: An engagement ring is a significant financial and sentimental investment. Specialised engagement ring insurance provides financial protection in the event of loss, theft or damage by ensuring you can recover the ring's monetary value or repair or replace.

“Knowing your engagement ring is insured brings peace of mind. Accidents can happen, and insurance coverage alleviates the worry and stress of potential loss or damage.”

Unlike their battery-powered quartz counterparts, luxury watches have a beating heart – the mechanical movement. First created in the 14th century, large, weight-driven tower clocks with verge escapements and foliot balances marked the dawn of mechanical timekeeping.

Today, the core concept of mechanical movements remains unchanged from its original conception. It involves an intricate arrangement of gears, springs, and an escapement powered by a wound mainspring. This precision engineering allows for smooth operation and precise timekeeping.

Manual watch movements require the wearer to wind the crown periodically. Automatic watch movements, on the other hand, utilise the wearer's movements to keep the mainspring wound, offering a convenient everyday solution.

The Patek Philippe Calatrava, with its ultra-thin manual movement, exemplifies the elegance of traditional watchmaking. On the other hand, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual, with its self-winding mechanism epitomises practicality and durability.

Whether manual or automatic, a mechanical movement imbues a luxury watch with a soul, a testament to human ingenuity and a treasured heirloom for generations to come

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Budget Considerations

Diamond shapes can vary in price due to popularity and demand. Round brilliants, for example, tend to be more expensive than other shapes due to their high demand. If budget is a concern, consider alternative shapes or prioritise other aspects, such as cut quality, over the shape itself.

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Jewellery Insurance FAQ

Contents insurance covers the items within your home in case they are damaged, lost or stolen. This can include furniture, electronics, clothing and other personal.  Contents insurance is essential for anyone who owns valuable items, as it helps protect you should a potential loss occur in your.

Contents insurance covers the items within your home in case they are damaged, lost or stolen. This can include furniture, electronics, clothing and other personal.  Contents insurance is essential for anyone who owns valuable items, as it helps protect you should a potential loss occur in your.
Home Security Fortification

An engagement ring is a significant financial and sentimental investment. Specialised engagement ring insurance provides financial protection in the event of loss, theft or damage by ensuring you can recover the ring's monetary value or repair or replace.

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An engagement ring is a significant financial and sentimental investment. Specialised engagement ring insurance provides financial protection in the event of loss, theft or damage by ensuring you can recover the ring's monetary value or repair or replace.

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Social Media Caution

An engagement ring is a significant financial and sentimental investment. Specialised engagement ring insurance provides financial protection in the event of loss, theft or damage by ensuring you can recover the ring's monetary value or repair or replace.

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Regular Valuations

An engagement ring is a significant financial and sentimental investment. Specialised engagement ring insurance provides financial protection in the event of loss, theft or damage by ensuring you can recover the ring's monetary value or repair or replace.

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Contents insurance is essential for anyone who owns valuable items, as it helps protect you should a potential loss occur in your.

Luxury Watch Complications: Exploring Hidden Features & Functionality

Luxury watches often boast 'complications,' intricate mechanisms that add layers of sophistication, style and utility. Here, we explore some of the most fascinating complications created by the best luxury watch brands.

Home Security Fortification

Contents insurance covers the items within your home in case they are damaged, lost or stolen. This can include furniture, electronics, clothing and other personal.  Contents insurance is essential for anyone who owns valuable items, as it helps protect you should a potential loss occur in your.

Purchase Amount

To get an accurate insurance quote, please provide the amount from your purchase receipt.

Don't have the receipt?

If you don't have the receipt, you can provide the most recent valuation amount instead.

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