When to reshank an old ring?

[YadaYadaYada]

I’m thinking that the shank on one of my rings is a bit too thin. The quote from the jeweler yesterday was $300 for a 1/4 shank. She didn’t seem overly concerned but I wanted to get some opinions and see if I can hold off for a bit or if this needs to get done ASAP. TIA!

 

[ringo865]

More than half of my rings are like that (came like that) and i have safely been wearing them for years. I think you can wait a while.

 

[stracci2000]

I’m thinking that the shank on one of my rings is a bit too thin. The quote from the jeweler yesterday was $300 for a 1/4 shank. She didn’t seem overly concerned but I wanted to get some opinions and see if I can hold off for a bit or if this needs to get done ASAP. TIA!

I think it's perfectly fine. Unless you intend on wearing it to change a tire, I don't think it's a problem.

 

[YadaYadaYada]

Thanks so much @ringo865 and @stracci2000

I’ll try to avoid changing a tire with it on or anything too crazy

 

[stracci2000]

Thanks so much @ringo865 and @stracci2000

I’ll try to avoid changing a tire with it on or anything too crazy

I've been taught to change a tire, but I'd rather call AAA!

 

[YadaYadaYada]

I've been taught to change a tire, but I'd rather call AAA!

Actually, I have no idea how to change a tire BUT this is just another reason for us to get together someday, so you can teach me how to be a useful person LOL!

 

[MamaBee]

@YadaYadaYada My antique cluster ring is thin at the bottom just like that. It’s perfectly fine. I’m going to wear mine until it’s paper thin. I’ve even waited for a ring a little too long when I was younger until it snapped at the bottom..It got repaired without a problem. I wouldn’t wait that long but I think you can wait.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

phew
good to know
i was worried about 30% wear on shank as mentioned on the appraisal for great Aunty Netta's ER

 

[LilAlex]

see if I can hold off for a bit or if this needs to get done ASAP

It's not like car brakes or a roof; you're fine. It's of course less sturdy and much more likely to go out of round but it's not gonna fly off your finger.

 

[YadaYadaYada]

Thanks @MamaBee for that reassurance, I love that cluster of yours, so pretty!

@Daisys and Diamonds, I always have to check with the level-headed PS’ers because I tend to be an anxious person. It goes like this:

“Is the band to thin? I think it’s too thin, wait maybe not. Yeah maybe from this angle (looking at it upside down and sideways). Oh shoot, let me ask PS what they think.” LOL!

 

[YadaYadaYada]

It's not like car brakes or a roof; you're fine. It's of course less sturdy and much more likely to go out of round but it's not gonna fly off your finger.

I actually just did my brakes (and rotors) but the roof needs to get done, probably before the ring

 

[MamaBee]

phew
good to know
i was worried about 30% wear on shank as mentioned on the appraisal for great Aunty Netta's ER

30% wear is great! You can go a long time!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

30% wear is great! You can go a long time!

that's really good to know

thank you

i guess grandma was gentle with it and didn't do mid century house work while wearing it