Ring Resizing

Need a perfect fit? Our master jeweler, Igor, resizes gold, silver, and platinum rings right here in our Brookline store, meaning your jewelry never leaves our secure premises.

Most sizing work is completed within a week. Final pricing depends on the ring's metal type, the width of the band, and the complexity of the stone settings.

Master jeweler resizing a precious metal ring on a mandrel in Brookline MA

Sizing Price Guide

Our starting rates for standard, slender rings (under 3mm wide, with no complex stone settings) are for sizing down as follows:

  • Silver Ring Sizing: Starting at $45 (Wide, heavy, signet rings, or rings with stones cost more as they require additional labor.)
  • 14kt Gold Ring Sizing: Starting at $95
  • Platinum Ring Sizing: Starting at $225
  • Specialty & Multi-Stone Rings: Starting at $235+ (Multi-metal designs, eternity bands, and rings with inset gemstones require extra bench care and stone tightening.)

Note on Sizing Up & Quotes: Starting rates apply to sizing rings down. Sizing a ring up incurs a higher cost because additional gold, silver, or platinum metal must be added to expand the band. All exact estimates are provided in person upon measuring your finger and examining your ring in our shop.

A note on alternative metals and engravings: We resize traditional precious metals (gold, silver, and platinum). We cannot resize contemporary industrial metals (like stainless steel, titanium, or tungsten) or plated base-metal alloys. Additionally, please note that the physical process of cutting, sizing, and polishing a ring may occasionally alter or remove interior engravings, brand stamps, or metal hallmarks.

Note: White gold pieces require a fresh rhodium plating finish after sizing, which adds an $85.00 charge. For an accurate quote, please visit our store. We will measure your finger, examine your ring, and provide a precise price before starting any work.

Stone Security & Fragile Gems

Sizing a ring alters the roundness of the band, which naturally causes small diamond accents and side stones to loosen. We prioritize the safety of your jewelry, so the time and labor required to carefully check and retighten every single setting is factored directly into your resizing quote. Igor ensures your stones are secure and your ring is safe to wear before it leaves our bench.

Please note: Rings set with highly sensitive gems—such as emeralds, opals, pearls, or tanzanite—require careful in-person evaluation to determine if they can safely withstand the heat and pressure of the sizing process.

Intake & Bench Safety Note: Ring sizing alters band geometry and applies physical tension across stone settings. Daily wear and grime frequently conceal pre-existing gem fractures or setting fatigue; if your ring has a known repair history or unique delicacy, please share it with us at drop-off. Reference photos may be logged at our discretion. All pieces undergo bench cleaning prior to work, which may expose hidden flaws. Jewelry Express Works is not liable for pre-existing or latent stone defects revealed during cleaning or bench prep. Work strictly covers physical labor, excludes gemological grading or authentication, and any discovered flaws prompt an immediate pause for client notification before work resumes.

Checking prongs and tightening stones during ring resizing in Brookline MA

Professional Resizing Techniques

To ensure your ring is structurally sound and beautiful, we use the proper techniques for your specific precious metal:

  • Silver – sized with silver solder.
  • White Gold – sized with white gold solder and finished with a fresh coat of rhodium plating.
  • Yellow & Rose Gold – joined using appropriate karat gold solder.
  • Platinum – securely joined using high-heat techniques.

A note on metal color: Jewelry alloys vary widely depending on the original manufacturer and the era the piece was made. While we expertly polish and blend every repair, a very faint color variation at the sizing seam is occasionally a normal result of resizing.

Comprehensive Ring Repair

At Jewelry Express Works, we handle much more than standard resizing. We also repair bent bands, fix broken bands, tighten loose prongs, and offer complete ring repair services.

Stop by our storefront today to get your finger accurately measured by our staff. Walk-ins are always welcome during regular business hours; no appointment is necessary.

Jewelry Express Works storefront located in Brookline Village MA

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Jewelry Express Works

211 Washington St, Brookline, MA 02445
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Phone: (617) 734-6415  |  Email: sales@jewelryexpressworks.com