Jewelry Repair Services For Over 60 Years.

• Size increase or decrease: sizing a ring up costs more, since we have to add metal to the ring shank, which involves hand-fabricating a matching piece of shank material. Sizing down costs less, since we don’t have to add metal, and the small amount of metal removed from the ring is credited toward the cost of the work.
• Type of metal softer and more malleable metals are most affordable to size: silver is the easiest to size and most affordable. Yellow & rose gold are the mid-price option. White gold costs more since it needs rhodium plating after the sizing. Platinum and palladium are the most expensive since they require special care & equipment to size.
• Width & style of band: wider bands cost more to size, as do those with engraving or unique details. These finishes have to be handled with special care during sizing and often require additional material.
• Number of gems in the ring: the more gems or diamonds set in the ring, even if the gems are set on the opposite side from where the sizing occurs, the more it will cost to size. A ring is a perfect circle, and when we change the shape of that circle, it changes the way the gems fit into their settings. Thus we typically have to tighten each of these gems after the sizing is complete, which adds to the cost of the sizing depending on the style of setting and number of gems involved.
• Overall condition: rings in new or excellent condition are the easiest and most affordable to size. Rings with heavy wear or other condition issues cost more to size, since we often have to fix those other issues in order to safely size the ring. Other repairs include re-shanking (adding metal to a thin band), re-tipping prongs, re-setting loose diamonds, re-faceting or polishing worn gemstones, etc.
• Other factors- rings with unusual shanks, like European or arthritic shanks, can cost more to size. Wedding sets (two or three rings together) can be sized individually then soldered together, which costs the most, or sized as a set with a common piece at the bottom for a more affordable sizing. Newly made rings that are lightweight or poorly made often cost more to size, since they have to be handled with extreme care.

The best way to find your ring size is to visit us, and we can help you determine your ring size using our set of master sizers. We have ring sizers in different widths and profiles to better mimic the type of ring we are trying to fit your finger. The wider a ring is, the tighter it will fit, so wider rings often have to be sized up ¼- ½ size to accommodate this change. If you don’t live close to us, view the link below for an affordable set of plastic ring sizers on Amazon- these are a great way to determine your size remotely. Just to give you a reference, the average lady’s ring size is 6.5-7, and the average man’s size is 9-10. Most rings are sizable 1-2 sizes in either direction.

A note about ring sizing- fingers do not stay the same size all of the time. Weight fluctuations, temperature changes, salty foods, hormones, exercise, finger injuries, and other medical conditions can change the size of your finger and change how your ring fits. Our goal is to find the fit that is perfect 90% of the time. If you are struggling with a ring that is not fitting, contact us for a sizing consultation. We like to say that finding the right fit is similar to a pair of jeans- no one can tell you exactly how tight to wear your jeans, but they should be tight enough that they are comfortable for everyday wear without fear of falling off!

Every item we take in for sizing & repair is handled with utmost care and security. Your items are fully insured by our Federated Insurance Jewelry Block Policy. In addition, each item left with us is described in detail on your claim check – we list the type of item, metal, gems, weights, quality, condition, and the type of service needed in writing when you leave your item with us. For diamonds over 1/2ct in size, we perform a diamond plot with you, too. During this plot, we look at the diamond with you under a microscope and note identifying characteristics (cut, clarity, inscribed certificate numbers, etc.) so that you can identify your diamond before and after service. We want you to know as much as possible about your jewelry and feel confident leaving it in our care. We take pride in returning your item to you in like-new condition following a sizing or repair.

Many clients ask us for ring guards, which are metal clip-on pieces that can temporarily reduce a ring size. While these can be an acceptable short-term option, we do not recommend ring guards or clip-on ring sizers for long-term use. These sizers must be clamped on, and often damage the rings to which they are attached. Furthermore, they are uncomfortable and do not produce the same quality result as traditional sizing. If you have a ring that is too big and you want to wear it, we encourage you to get it sized down.

Right here! Yes, we are happy to cut off your ring at no charge to you. Before you come in, make sure you’ve tried all the hacks to remove the ring. Have you elevated your hand and used ice to reduce the swelling? Have you tried using Windex to squeeze the ring over your knuckle? If these don’t work, cutting the ring off is the best and safest option. Our saw will protect your finger, and our skilled employees will remove the ring with utmost care, preserving your hand first and ring second. Simply call or message us to schedule a visit for the ring cut-off- the process takes anywhere from 5 minutes for a simple gold ring to as long as 30 minutes for a wide platinum band.

Once the ring is removed, we encourage you to wait for your hand to heal and your ring size to normalize before you have your ring sized and restored. Some clients have had an injury they need to recover from, others have had the same ring on for 40 years and have to let their finger normalize once it’s off. After 4-6 weeks, come back in and we will gladly measure your new finger size and help you size your ring up. If we are lucky, we can size the ring simply using the cut area as the sizing seam. If the ring incurred more damage during removal, we will provide a quote to restore the damaged band as well. Sadly, many rings that are cut off have lived a hard life, and often need extensive restoration or to be redesigned into a new piece.

Our resizing services range from $49 to $449, varying based on the ring’s specifications. Each sizing is individually priced, accounting for the labor and materials required for that specific ring.