How Much Does it Cost to Enlarge a Ring?


Written by:  Howmuchisit.org Staff

Enlarging a ring is the process used to make an existing ring larger.  Enlarging a ring may be needed for a variety of reasons such as sudden weight gain, an injury that affected the size of the finger permanently or a ring that was purchased in the wrong size.

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How much does it cost to enlarge a ring?

The cost of enlarging a ring will depend on the type of material the ring is made from, if gems/stones are present, the thickness, where you live and the professional doing the job. The average cost of resizing a ring is anywhere from $25 to more than $120.  Usually, the larger the ring is, the more material that will be needed.  The material also plays a role.  For example, platinum and white gold will always be more than a yellow gold ring.

From cheapest to most expensive, JewelersMutal.com lists yellow gold being the easiest metal to resize, with tungsten being the hardest.  In order, the other metals include sterling silver, white gold, rose gold, platinum and titanium.

Callagold.com talked about five ring quotes, with prices ranging from $28 to $109 for an enlargement.

Enlarging a ring overview

If you want to enlarge your ring, you can simply bring it to a trusted jeweler.  The first thing that the jeweler will do is determine your target ring size by having you try on various ring sizes to find the one that fits you best.  Once they agree to a size, enlarging a ring involves stretching the metal and cutting a band to create a bridge for additional metal to re-join the piece.  Another method, which involves stretching the ring, will be done by pulling apart the ring and elongating it; however, most jewelers may avoid this method as it often weakens the metal and/or could change the look of the ring.  If done properly, the cut shouldn’t present any significant color differences, and most of the time, it can be weaker in the area where the ring was cut.

Every jeweler will have his own policy when it comes to enlarging a ring.  Some may have to ship it to a headquarters, while others can do it in-house.

Depending on the jeweler and how busy they are, the newly enlarged ring will be ready for pickup within a few days, but some, if it’s a simple enlarging job, it could be done the same day.  Your results will vary.

What are the extra costs?

If you have a ring has a stone, such as diamond, all the way around the band, you may need to get another stone added to it.  This will cost a lot more, and the price will vary according to the price of stone at the time of the resizing.  If the diamond or gemstone are set along the side of the ring, it may need to be retightened or even reset.

In the event you are trying to resize a white gold ring, you will need to get the rhodium plated to avoid a “yellow tinge” appearance on it. This costs around $30.

Tips to know:

If you have a ring made of tungsten carbide, there is no way you can have it enlarged.  Titanium is another metal that can be hard to enlarge, and some jewelers may not be able to accommodate your request.

Always take your ring to a reputable jeweler and ask about their policies.  How do they enlarge the ring?  Do they have any references?  What happens if the ring gets damaged during the process?  These are all important things to know before dropping it off with any jeweler.

Always inform your jeweler about the engravings or special designs inside the ring.  If he can re-size the ring without damaging the engravings, that would be better.

Try to find a jeweler that can perform the enlargement in store.  This will usually cost less and take less time since the ring does not have to be sent to a third party.

Carefully inspect your ring upon receiving it, and pay close attention to make sure there are no visible signs it has been worked on.  A good ring enlargement, if done right, will look polished and brand new, with no imperfections.

How can I save money?

Ring resizing, which includes enlarging. is usually free when you first buy the ring.  Check with your jeweler to see if you can take advantage of an offer such as this.

If your budget does not allow for a professional re-size yet, you can opt for a temporary solution.  As per Helium.com, you can purchase ring sizers in order to temporarily fix the situation until you can have your ring professionally re-sized.


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