Sizing

[chrion777]

if my g/f is a size 8 3/4s and her ring is an 8 1/2, how hard is it to size it up. I've read various things about whether it's easier to size up or down.

 

[denverappraiser]

Usually sizing is pretty easy. You cut open the ring at the bottom center, either remove or insert a pice as needed, and weld it all back together again. It costs more to go up because there are 2 welds and occasionally the cost of the piece is significant but most jewelers are prepared to go either direction with little trouble.

 

[marymm]

And, has she tried on the ring yet? With just a 1/4 size difference, it may be that the ring will fit just fine - it depends on the width and thickness of the ring shank and whether it is comfort fit. On my ring finger, I can comfortably wear a size 6.25 (2mm shank) up through a size 7 (7mm comfort-fit band). Plus, the size may fit just right when paired with a wedding band (if it will be). And, between winter and summer, finger size can easily float between a 1/4 size difference. The only other caveat is if the shank has engraving or milgraine or diamonds/gemstones all around the shank, that will affect whether a band can be easily sized or not.