How can I keep my wedding rings from spinning?

How can I keep my wedding rings from spinning?

Ring Sizer Beads If the size difference is not huge, the jeweler can add a couple of metal beads to the inside of the ring. These sit comfortably against your inner finger and keep the ring from moving too much. Ring sizer beads are still easy to take on and off and won’t affect your comfort.

How much does soldering a wedding ring cost?

By soldering your rings together at your local jewelry store (it typically costs as low as $45), you reduce the everyday wear and tear caused by the friction—and will ultimately find yourself spending less money on metal maintenance in the long run.

Can soldered rings be resized?

The Soldered Ring Set Sizing Process In order to properly size a soldered ring set, the jeweler has to unsolder and remove each ring. This can be done by taking a jeweler’s saw and cutting the rings apart; again, any side detailing that was at the initial area of solder will be removed in the process.

Can rings be Unsoldered?

So here comes the question: can I have my bands unsoldered? The good news is that wedding bands that have been soldered together by a jeweler can almost always be unsoldered. The process includes cutting the rings apart and polishing each ring to make it look like new.

Can Platinum be soldered?

Platinum is a very poor heat conductor so you can get away using the same grade of solder on a joint that spaced out next to the previous one without melting it. Solder for platinum is palladium based with other alloys like silver, gold or copper added to it; giving each mixture a specific melting-grade.

Can platinum rings be repaired?

All platinum jewelry can become damaged, even with the most diligent care. No matter how challenging your jewelry repair, our platinum experts will make sure that the repair is done correctly, and your platinum jewelry is returned to its former glory – perhaps even better than before!

Is platinum hard to work with?

Platinum is more difficult to work with, and often needs a jeweller with experience to produce a good job. Therefore, the labour cost is roughly 20% more than with white gold. Platinum can not be re-used and re-melted like white gold. Therefore, any scraps and filings must be sent to a refiner which is very expensive.

How much platinum is in a ring?

While gold and platinum are similar in price per gram, platinum is denser, so more of it is used when making a ring. Additionally, platinum rings are usually 95% pure platinum, while 14k gold is only 58.5% gold (18k gold is 75% gold).