How do you get a small, tight ring on and off?

It's important to have a proper fit for a ring.You risk losing it if you are too loose.It is hard to remove because it is too tight.

This is the most permanent option.Temporary solutions can be ideal under certain circumstances, and having your ring permanently resized is not always the best choice.

If you suddenly find yourself with a ring on your finger, the first thing you should do is find the root cause.Many reasons can cause fingers to shrink, like cold weather or weight loss.

The circumstances under which your ring was first fitted should be considered.The ring would fit more snug at the time of fitting if you were pregnant.A high-salt meal right before your size could be the culprit.

You're sensitive to temperature fluctuations.If your ring size changes with the mercury, a temporary ring adjustment is a good idea.

Whether you need an interim solution until you reach your goal weight, or need something you can take in and out indefinitely in accordance with the weather, read on to learn how to make a ring smaller without resizing.

You probably think of a permanent reduction in the circumference of the band when you consider getting your ring resized.

There are other options, though.Adding to the ring is a better option since resizing negatively affects the strength of the metal.Here are some resizing options.

A jeweler will add metal balls to the inside of your ring to make it smaller.

Reducing the size of your ring is an economical way to do it.They're great for keeping your ring on your finger and are perfect for reducing a ring by one half-size.

The biggest downside is that some people find them uncomfortable.Ask your jeweler if they have an example ring for you to try on.

A spring insert is an easy way to change the size of your ring.

A spring insert is a strip of metal that lines the bottom of the inside of your band.It springs open slightly to let the ring past your knuckle and then springs back to fit at the base of your finger.

The method is more complicated for the jeweler, but it is still an affordable choice.Wearers find a spring insert more comfortable.

If you don't like squeezing your finger through your ring to get it past your knuckle, a fold-over device is for you.

A jeweler can solder a U-shaped bar across the bottom of your ring, with a hinge on one side and alatch on the other.The only thing you have to do is open the latch and swing it shut to put the ring on.

Ring sizes can be reduced with this method.The devices are usually reported to be as comfortable as possible.If you have a sample ring, try it on.

If you don't want to go to your jeweler or have an urgent need, you can buy ring sizers yourself.

A cheap and quick solution to your ring size issue is plastic ring adjusters.Silicone wedges or sleeves sit between your ring and finger.We love BlingWraps.

They can cause your ring to sit up awkwardly on your finger.They are less reliable than a jeweler and have the risk of slipping out.

You may need a cheap method to make your ring smaller.Do-it-yourself methods that involve adhering something to your ring could be tempting.

We don't recommend using tape, liquid guard or food-grade silicone to make a ring smaller.

It's asking for trouble todhering anything that isn't specifically made for jewelry.Many rings are alloyed with small amounts of other metals and they may not react in the same way as gold and Platinum.It's possible that your skin won't react well to the foreign substance.

If your ring isn't quite right, take it off, store it in a fabric pouch, and then bring it to your jeweler.They will be able to tell you if you should permanently resizing your ring, have them apply a ring sizer like those previously discussed, or use a plastic guard.

The less times you change your ring, the better.You will increase your chances of damage or loss as each resizing weakens the metal.Many jewelers only offer one complimentary resizing.Customers are encouraged to avoid resizing multiple times.

It's important to have jewelry insurance and a ring that fits.Don't worry about losing your jewelry again.You can get a free jewelry insurance quote by filling out the form.There is no need for personal information.

You can estimate your rate in less than a minute.Tell us what you need insurance for, how much it will cost, and your zip/postal code.

Where you live affects rates.Most people pay 1-2% of the value of their jewelry for jewelry insurance.

Dennis, try the American Gem Society's Find a Jeweler tool.

I ran your zip code and it looked like you were close to the store.There is a very well known person in the jewelry industry.It is a great choice to explore.

You can buy rings in half sizes online.Go to www.glitzdesighn.us

I have lost weight and am unable to find a good jeweler in the 10025 zip code.Thanks to meena.

The American Gem Society has a tool called Find a Jeweler.