How can I tighten a loose ring?

My rings have become loose and the jangling drives me crazy. I don't want my rings to get scratched - or worse, lost! - before I get to the jeweler. Is there a quick fix to hold me over until I get the ring resized?

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  1. J Starr 4425

    shrug  We used to wrap yarn around them on the palm side-  it worked after a fashion.  Using that same idea, you can get ring adjusters-  like these at Walmart https://www.walmart.com/ip/Easy-Ring-Adjusters-3-sizes/137797845?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=12421&&adid=22222222227142848455&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=253409954113&wl4=pla-418274732575&wl5=9030197&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=117437176&wl11=online&wl12=137797845&veh=sem

    They will tighten the ring onto the finger.

    You do know there's no way for a jeweler to make a ring smaller without cutting the band, right?  You may want to consider using the adjusters, instead.

    UTC 2020-10-17 05:08 PM 0 Comments
  2. A simple fast and easy way to fix a loose ring is to add a piece of tape to the back side of the ring.  You can use a bandaid, electrical tape, masking tape, and either wrap around the ring back side a few times, or roll the tape small, with the sticky side on the outside, and stick it in the back of the ring.  A bandaid is a good option , you'd have to test and see how thick a piece you need - the bandaid has padding which would be helpful. 


    You could also take one of the flexible ties from plastic bags, and wrap it around the back of the ring. 





    UTC 2020-10-17 05:26 PM 0 Comments

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