Shaving an eternity band to make it bigger?

[violet3]

Hi! Question for everyone,

My aunt gifted me a GORGEOUS eternity band that she no longer wears. I feel so special - I have an eternity band that was my Ering and she thought the two would look nice together

and they do!

however, the band she gave me is 6 3/4 and i wear a 7 or a 7 1/4. I can get it on my finger, but it''s snug and with the two together it''s uncomfortable. On days when my fingers are small (i can vary a whole size depending on the temperature) they are fine, but on warmer or more swollen days, i can''t wear them. I REALLY don''t want to change the setting, because it''s an antique and so gorgeous and unique.

I took the ring to my jeweler and asked her about shaving down the inside of the ring to fit me - i really only need a quarter or half size. She said the jeweler said no to this the last time a customer asked. The setting has a LOT of metal, and i think it could be done. Do you all think this is possible? If she comes back and says the jewler won''t do it, is there a place i could possibly send it?

Any advice on this would be greatly appreciated!!!!

 

[violet3]

A couple of pictures for reference....Both rings together.....

 

[violet3]

Shoot! that wasn''t the right one and it''s blurry - here''s the one where you can see it - my original ering is on the bottom, and the new gifted ring is on top - so pretty!

 

[violet3]

I know this is dark, but i shows the side of the ring so you can see (a little) how much metal is involved in the setting....

 

[lovemybling]

Have you considered switching the band. Putting the new one on first. I find that if I wear the smaller band on the inside I am okay. It might work. Other wise if that jewler says no you can always get a second opinion.

good luck, they are VERY pretty together.

 

[violet3]

thanks luvmybling! I have tried wearing the smaller ring inside, and it''s still too tight on most days

-- i can always get a second opinion if they say no.