How to Make a Ring Smaller

Everyone knows that you can go to a jeweler to have your ring resized. But that’s not always a viable option. Some people want a temporary option while others are looking for something cost effective. It may be a stop-gap solution, but there are a few DIY ways you can make a ring smaller.

If you’re on the fence, first let’s cover a few situations where you won’t want a permanent resizing solution.

When Not to Resize Your Ring

Everyone faces a moment when they wonder whether they should get their ring resized. Maybe you’re swimming in the pool and feel like your ring is going to slide right off your finger. Or maybe you’re sitting in your chilly office spinning your ring around your finger when you notice how much space there is.

Interestingly enough, it’s not the ring that changes. It’s your finger. Your finger may swell or shrink due to weather or weight loss.

It’s to be expected for a ring to become snug during pregnancy. This isn’t a time to have it resized. It will pass. The same holds true for a snug fit after an especially salty meal.

Some people are very sensitive to temperature fluctuations, and may notice that their rings get very loose in cold weather and snug in warmer weather. But as long as your ring fits well most of the time, all you need is temporary ring adjuster.

How a Jeweler Can Make a Ring Smaller (Without Resizing)

Oftentimes, the best solution for an engagement ring is the professional one. It’s best to have the jeweler help you come up with an appropriate solution, if possible.

Here are a few ways the jeweler can help make a ring smaller without resizing:

• Sizing beads – These are tiny metal beads that your jeweler can add to the inside back of your ring to help make it smaller. These are the perfect solution for people whose rings are one-half size too large. If this is the case for you, sizing beads will help keep that ring upright on your finger.
• Spring insert – The spring insert is a horseshoe-shaped insert that goes on the inside of your ring to make it temporarily smaller. It actually offers a better fit than even a well-sized ring because it springs open to fit around your knuckle, and then it springs back into place. This creates the snuggest possible fit around your finger. This will be a bit more expensive than sizing beads, but it’s still cheaper than resizing.
• Sizing bar – This is a u-shaped bar that goes across the bottom of your ring. It latches closed when the ring is in place. Think of it as a way to cinch your ring to the appropriate size. This solution works well for anyone who has to take a ring down by a few sizes.

DIY Ways to Make a Ring Smaller

If you want to DIY without a visit to the jeweler, you can buy a plastic guard to secure your ring in place. This is like a little silicon sleeve that helps your ring fit more snugly.

You may find other DIY options on the web, like tape or liquid guard, but we recommend steering clear of these. If your ring is alloyed with anything other than gold or platinum, it may react to the adhesive and cause some problems. Since we’re looking for a quick and inexpensive fix here, we don’t want to risk ruining the ring or creating a need for expensive repairs.

If your ring is fitting a bit too loosely these days, take the steps outlined in this post to fix it fast. If it continues, you may want to consider having your ring resized.

At Bahdos, we offer one free ring resizing with your purchase to make sure the ring you’ve selected fits perfectly to you. If you ever have any additional questions about sizing or your ring from Bahdos.com please don’t hesitate to chat with us!