can platinum be modified on setting?

[nikolas_cy]

Can a setting that is made of platinum be made thicker (change in diameter) or is it necessary to change the setting alltogether. I know that rings can be resized in terms of circumference but can the thickness of the ring be increased without the quality and smoothness being affected? I guess the diamond will have to be removed for this process, right?
Thanks

 

[pqcollectibles]

Bump to get you back up there Nick. I'm not sure what you're asking, and even if I did, I'm not a goldsmith. Sorry, can't help.

 

[Richard Sherwood]

If you're looking for a thicker shank, you'd have to have it re-shanked. The existing shank can't be made "thicker". Or the crown of the ring if you've got something other than a Tiffany style solitaire.

It will be a bit pricey to have this done (re-shanking), considering it's platinum.

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

I think it is the prongs Rich - no you usually can not 'tac' a bit more on