Can Titanium Rings Be Resized?
Can Titanium Rings Be Resized?
Titanium wedding bands are one of the best options for modern men looking for a ring in a non traditional metal. With any ring, you must take into account a few things regarding ring size. Getting fitted for an accurate size when you first purchase is one thing, but what about if you gain or lose weight over time and it changes your ring size? What if your titanium ring is just barely too big or small when you first try it on? Resizing your wedding ring can present multiple issues now and in the future. Read on to learn why this isn't anything to be afraid of when it comes to titanium rings from Patrick Adair Designs.
Resizing a Titanium Ring: Is it Possible?
The short answer is yes, you can resize titanium rings. However, this isn't the case for all of them. Titanium is a popular alternative metal due to its affordability, durability, and looks. Titanium is more scratch-resistant than white gold. It is a hard and durable metal, but still soft enough to be sized up and down. Lastly, titanium has a beautiful natural color similar to stainless steel. Titanium wedding bands look terrific when properly polished and can hold a shine incredibly well. It is a bit difficult to work with and machine, but the proper jeweler will be able to resize a titanium ring. There are a few different factors that contribute to whether or not you can increase or decrease the size of a titanium band.
The first is the grade of titanium. Grade 5 commercially pure titanium is the most common material that rings are made from. This metal is actually quite stretchable and can be increased by up to two sizes in some cases.
Similarly, you can compress a ring with an inlay as long as you only go down about one size. Precious metal inlays or those with gemstones may change your ability to resize, so you'll need to talk to an expert about how to alter it. The process of sizing down a titanium ring is a lot trickier than sizing up. Most jewelers will be able to size up titanium wedding bands, but some will not be able to size them down.
While it is best to find your size before ordering, it isn't all gloom and doom if you gain or lose weight later. Take care to select the right size initially, but don't stress about what will happen if your fingers alter in size.
The short answer is yes, you can resize titanium rings. However, this isn't the case for all of them. Titanium is a popular alternative metal due to its affordability, durability, and looks. Titanium is more scratch-resistant than white gold. It is a hard and durable metal, but still soft enough to be sized up and down. Lastly, titanium has a beautiful natural color similar to stainless steel. Titanium wedding bands look terrific when properly polished and can hold a shine incredibly well. It is a bit difficult to work with and machine, but the proper jeweler will be able to resize a titanium ring. There are a few different factors that contribute to whether or not you can increase or decrease the size of a titanium band.
The first is the grade of titanium. Grade 5 commercially pure titanium is the most common material that rings are made from. This metal is actually quite stretchable and can be increased by up to two sizes in some cases.
Similarly, you can compress a ring with an inlay as long as you only go down about one size. Precious metal inlays or those with gemstones may change your ability to resize, so you'll need to talk to an expert about how to alter it. The process of sizing down a titanium ring is a lot trickier than sizing up. Most jewelers will be able to size up titanium wedding bands, but some will not be able to size them down.
While it is best to find your size before ordering, it isn't all gloom and doom if you gain or lose weight later. Take care to select the right size initially, but don't stress about what will happen if your fingers alter in size.
Increasing the Size of Your Titanium Ring
Increasing the size of a titanium ring is much easier than decreasing it. Even though they are made from solid titanium that can't be melted down, there are other ways that skilled jewelers can make them larger.
Generally, these experts will use high-end tools to shave the inside of the band. This makes it thinner, but it also means that there's more room for your finger to fit seamlessly into the ring. It's generally possible to increase even the hardest titanium ring by a half size through sanding techniques.
If your ring is made from aircraft grade titanium, you will likely be able to increase it by up to two sizes depending on the thickness. However, this depends on the tools that the jeweler has at their disposal and the exact inlay of your wedding band.
You also should be aware that you'll likely lose any interior inscription when your ring size is increased. It will be sand away during the resizing process. However, Patrick Adair Designs will happily re-engrave your ring so that it looks just as it did when sent in.
Increasing the size of a titanium ring is much easier than decreasing it. Even though they are made from solid titanium that can't be melted down, there are other ways that skilled jewelers can make them larger.
Generally, these experts will use high-end tools to shave the inside of the band. This makes it thinner, but it also means that there's more room for your finger to fit seamlessly into the ring. It's generally possible to increase even the hardest titanium ring by a half size through sanding techniques.
If your ring is made from aircraft grade titanium, you will likely be able to increase it by up to two sizes depending on the thickness. However, this depends on the tools that the jeweler has at their disposal and the exact inlay of your wedding band.
You also should be aware that you'll likely lose any interior inscription when your ring size is increased. It will be sand away during the resizing process. However, Patrick Adair Designs will happily re-engrave your ring so that it looks just as it did when sent in.
Increasing the size of a titanium ring is much easier than decreasing it. Even though they are made from solid titanium that can't be melted down, there are other ways that skilled jewelers can make them larger.
Generally, these experts will use high-end tools to shave the inside of the band. This makes it thinner, but it also means that there's more room for your finger to fit seamlessly into the ring. It's generally possible to increase even the hardest titanium ring by a half size through sanding techniques.
If your ring is made from aircraft grade titanium, you will likely be able to increase it by up to two sizes depending on the thickness. However, this depends on the tools that the jeweler has at their disposal and the exact inlay of your wedding band.
You also should be aware that you'll likely lose any interior inscription when your ring size is increased. It will be sand away during the resizing process. However, Patrick Adair Designs will happily re-engrave your ring so that it looks just as it did when sent in.
Decreasing Your Titanium Ring in Size
Since titanium cannot be melted and reshaped, decreasing the size of your titanium ring is tricky. In many cases, it's impossible.
Sometimes jewelers can add another extremely thin ring to the band's interior and secure it. This can make the ring slightly smaller. However, since this is a challenging and often expensive process, it's unlikely that you will take this route. At Patrick Adair Designs, the only way we can decrease the size of any ring is by adding a liner to the ring. This will usually come with a surcharge for material and labor. We offer a wide variety of materials for these liners and they can add a nice accent to your titanium ring.
Another option to size your ring down is to get sizing bead inserts placed on the inside lining of the ring. This is a cheap way to do it but not the most attractive option for wedding bands as it leaves the beads exposed and could cause discomfort.
If you want to keep wearing the same ring and adjusting the size is not possible, you can wear it around your neck on a chain. You also can purchase a new ring in the same style due to how affordable titanium wedding bands can be.
Since titanium cannot be melted and reshaped, decreasing the size of your titanium ring is tricky. In many cases, it's impossible.
Sometimes jewelers can add another extremely thin ring to the band's interior and secure it. This can make the ring slightly smaller. However, since this is a challenging and often expensive process, it's unlikely that you will take this route. At Patrick Adair Designs, the only way we can decrease the size of any ring is by adding a liner to the ring. This will usually come with a surcharge for material and labor. We offer a wide variety of materials for these liners and they can add a nice accent to your titanium ring.
Another option to size your ring down is to get sizing bead inserts placed on the inside lining of the ring. This is a cheap way to do it but not the most attractive option for wedding bands as it leaves the beads exposed and could cause discomfort.
If you want to keep wearing the same ring and adjusting the size is not possible, you can wear it around your neck on a chain. You also can purchase a new ring in the same style due to how affordable titanium wedding bands can be.
What to do Before You Buy a Titanium Ring
Before buying a titanium ring, you'll need to ask yourself a few questions. It's critical that you get the ring size and shape that will fit you. To do this, you'll need to use professional tools to find your size.
DIY Finding Your Size
Although we do not recommend finding your ring size at home by yourself, if this is your only avenue, then it can yield an accurate ring size as long as you do it correctly. One way that people find their size is by using a ruler and a piece of string at home. Wrap the piece of string around your finger and mark the location where it starts to overlap. Cut that section off.
Straighten the string out and lay it against the ruler. This length is the circumference of your finger. Make note of this number, compare it with our ring sizing chart, and place your order.
Although we do not recommend finding your ring size at home by yourself, if this is your only avenue, then it can yield an accurate ring size as long as you do it correctly. One way that people find their size is by using a ruler and a piece of string at home. Wrap the piece of string around your finger and mark the location where it starts to overlap. Cut that section off.
Straighten the string out and lay it against the ruler. This length is the circumference of your finger. Make note of this number, compare it with our ring sizing chart, and place your order.
Order a Free Ring Sizer
If you have $10 to spare up front and want a more accurate measurement than you can get at home, a ring sizer is another option available to you.
Before ordering any piece of jewelry or having it customized, purchase a ring sizer tool off our website. You can then wrap the sizer in a circle around your finger and tighten it until it's comfortable. Make sure that it slides on and off your finger without causing discomfort but still requiring a bit of pressure. The great thing about our ring sizers is that each one comes with a $10 gift card to our website, essentially making the sizer free.
If you have $10 to spare up front and want a more accurate measurement than you can get at home, a ring sizer is another option available to you.
Before ordering any piece of jewelry or having it customized, purchase a ring sizer tool off our website. You can then wrap the sizer in a circle around your finger and tighten it until it's comfortable. Make sure that it slides on and off your finger without causing discomfort but still requiring a bit of pressure. The great thing about our ring sizers is that each one comes with a $10 gift card to our website, essentially making the sizer free.
If you have $10 to spare up front and want a more accurate measurement than you can get at home, a ring sizer is another option available to you.
Before ordering any piece of jewelry or having it customized, purchase a ring sizer tool off our website. You can then wrap the sizer in a circle around your finger and tighten it until it's comfortable. Make sure that it slides on and off your finger without causing discomfort but still requiring a bit of pressure. The great thing about our ring sizers is that each one comes with a $10 gift card to our website, essentially making the sizer free.
Visit a Local Jeweler
Once you have an idea of what your ring size might be, we recommend confirming it with a local jeweler. While these jewelers will charge a lot of money for their pieces, many of them will help you measure your finger for free. This lets you know exactly what size you should order. If you already have a design in mind and know the width of the band, make sure to let your jeweler know of this. In very rare cases, the width or thickness of the wedding band can alter what size you should order. In addition, a comfort fit titanium band can slightly alter the size.
Once you have an idea of what your ring size might be, we recommend confirming it with a local jeweler. While these jewelers will charge a lot of money for their pieces, many of them will help you measure your finger for free. This lets you know exactly what size you should order. If you already have a design in mind and know the width of the band, make sure to let your jeweler know of this. In very rare cases, the width or thickness of the wedding band can alter what size you should order. In addition, a comfort fit titanium band can slightly alter the size.
Where to Buy Titanium Jewelry
If you've made it this far, you're likely very interested in owning a titanium band. Titanium has burst onto the jewelry scene because its an affordable and strong metal. You can walk into any jewelry store or browse any online retailer and you will likely find a section for titanium jewelry. Patrick Adair Designs offers a unique selection of titanium rings. You can choose from our signature Glowstone Rings or an exotic Zircuti ring, which is a titanium alloy with Damascus Steel and Black Zirconium.
If you've made it this far, you're likely very interested in owning a titanium band. Titanium has burst onto the jewelry scene because its an affordable and strong metal. You can walk into any jewelry store or browse any online retailer and you will likely find a section for titanium jewelry. Patrick Adair Designs offers a unique selection of titanium rings. You can choose from our signature Glowstone Rings or an exotic Zircuti ring, which is a titanium alloy with Damascus Steel and Black Zirconium.
If you've made it this far, you're likely very interested in owning a titanium band. Titanium has burst onto the jewelry scene because its an affordable and strong metal. You can walk into any jewelry store or browse any online retailer and you will likely find a section for titanium jewelry. Patrick Adair Designs offers a unique selection of titanium rings. You can choose from our signature Glowstone Rings or an exotic Zircuti ring, which is a titanium alloy with Damascus Steel and Black Zirconium.