How Much Does It Cost To Resize A Ring - CreditDonkey

The price of resizing a ring depends on a variety of factors. So just what affects the cost and how can you find the best jeweler for your ring? Keep reading to find out.

• Cost of Ring Resizing
• Bigger or Smaller?
• The Types of Metals
• The Special Situations
• How to Select a Jeweler
• Alternatives to Resizing Your Ring
• Frequently Asked Questions

Cost Factors of Ring Resizing

Resizing a ring can cost anywhere from $20 to $100.

The price you pay will depend on a few key factors:

Amount of ResizingThere's a big difference between going down half of a size versus increasing a ring three sizes, for example.

Type of MetalSome metals are more expensive to resize than others.

Yellow gold is usually cheaper because it's easier to resize. Rose gold, on the other hand, can be more expensive. It tends to crack, so some jewelers may even avoid resizing it.

Metal ThicknessThicker metals will cost more to resize, especially if you need to make it bigger. The more metal a jeweler has to manipulate, the more effort they must put into the work.

Ring ComplexityA plain metal band will typically cost less to resize than a complicated band with numerous jewels.

Bigger or Smaller?

Making a ring a smaller size generally costs less money because there's less work involved. The jeweler typically cuts the metal and removes the right amount to resize the ring. There's no need for extra metal or any other materials - it's strictly the cost of labor.

If you need your ring size increased, most jewelers will add metal as this is safer than stretching the existing material. The type of metal used and the amount used to resize the ring will play a role in the cost of resizing the ring.

Buy the Right SizeIt's always easier if you get the right ring size from the start. In certain situations, like if you inherit your grandmother's ring, you may not have a choice but to resize it.

But when buying a new ring, there's value in knowing the correct size. By resizing a ring either up or down, you add a weak spot in the band where the jeweler cuts it. This could put the ring's integrity at risk.