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When your wedding or engagement ring won't go over your knuckle it can be quite upsetting. Our specialist service ensures you can keep wearing them, whatever the situation. There are a number of solutions that allow us to achieve this, and we’ll make sure you receive the right one for you. Scroll down for options and price guidance.
There are a number of possible solutions for these issues, each tab in the table below explains their merits. Subsequent costs vary depending on the size difference between the knuckle and the finger.
(Click on each tab to understand what will work best for you)
Metal curves are added to the interior of the ring, allowing the setting to be taken on and off easily, while preventing spin on the finger. Ring is often resized to add these.
Cost: £220 as a standalone service. May be factored in to other ring work.
Great for when there is only a small size difference.
Inexpensive
Of all the techniques discussed here, this is the simplest solution for existing rings and the least invasive.
Careful application is required.
Some jewellers add a more ‘pin’ shaped bump which can cause discomfort.
Won’t work effectively when there is over two sizes difference between finger and knuckle.
Engraving inside ring may be lost.
A thin strip of gold is curved inside the ring, expanding over the finger and then holding the ring in place. Ring may be resized prior to application.
Cost: £440 in 18kt as standalone service. If there are other issues with ring costs will increase.
This keeps the ring locked upright in position so very good for stone set rings.
Can pinch on loose skin so careful sizing required.
Not recommended for fingers where size difference is less than 1 as will make ring harder to put on.
Engraving on base of ring will be lost.
Ring shank is shaped in either square or trapezoid shape to prevent spinning.
Cost: From £850. This is a very labour intensive process, especially for gem set rings as the setting will have to be reconfigured to retain strength and work with shank shape.
This is a great solution for fingers where the size difference is 1-3, as the ring is still very easy to take on and off, and doesn’t roll so great for stone settings.
Looks completely natural on the finger.
Where the knuckle is 4 sizes larger, this still isn’t the right solution, and may irritate the knuckle going on and off.
For existing rings, all original marks and engraving will be lost.
Pulling firmly on the ring shank opens the ring up to four sizes to slide over the knuckle, and then comfortably snaps back together again. Gold or platinum. .
Cost: From £950 for a platinum wedding ring and £1,300 to remodel existing stone set rings depending on components and metal choice. All retrofitting work (i.e shifting current stone setting on to hinged rings is carried in the UK by our goldsmiths. Original ring design determines retrofitting requirements, which then drives cost.
NOTE - These rings are made exclusively for Heirloom London. We have taken the traditional genius of the ring makeup, and brought it into the 21st century for a more enduring and better lasting design.
Perfect for those with larger knuckles, or who are concerned that their knuckles may grow in the future as there is some room for adjustment with these ring designs.
There are no tools required to open and close ring, and the setting is very secure.
Looks good as wedding or engagement ring.
Hinging is very discreet on our new design and ring adjustable to open half a size if finger is swollen.
For those with a knuckle size differential larger than 8 UK sizes, this ring may still not go over.
The entire ring shank has to be replaced with one of these components. We remodel in the existing metal from an old ring to the top section, but it is expensive to do for wedding rings.
Wedding rings can’t be fully remodelled.
For those with delicate skin or sensitivity, this solution may cause pain or discomfort to finger when removing ring.
The ultimate solution, these rings are hinged to open 180° meaning that they don’t have to go over the knuckle so will work for any finger size.
Cost: From £950 for a wedding ring and £1,500 for an engagement ring.
This solution will work regardless of knuckle shape and size as the ring opens 180 degrees.
The hinge can be opened with a ball point pen or similar, and is practically invisible once the ring is worn.
CliQ offer a bespoke modelling service so the perfect ring can be designed.
Their white gold is a very good shade of white (although not as white as platinum).
For some, the idea of needing a tool to take the ring off may be a deterrent.
For remodelling, the entire ring shank will be replaced with one of these components. Wedding ring metal can't be included.
Rings are not resizeable, and will require checking every 2-3 years to ensure tension is correct for hinge shape.
CliQ can be very expensive for platinum rings – up to 50% more which is hard to justify.
The attention to detail and professionalism stands out . Definitely 5 stars . All of my design options were discussed and drawings helped me come to a decision on the finished piece and am totally delighted with my beautiful ring. Ruth is terrific to work with.
I was looking for a solution to this dilemma when I contacted Ruth; I wished to keep all of the original gold and the same setting for my diamond solitaire and wedding ring, but they had already been stretched two or three times, were getting very thin and I needed to be able to get them over my knuckle without them being uncomfortable and oversized. I was a little nervous when Ruth suggested a softened trapezium shape for both bands but I understood the logic and agreed to move forward with this proposal. Off the finger they look somewhat odd and surprising in shape but once on my finger they look really lovely and they seem to sit very well, don't spin and are certainly comfortable to wear. Thank you Ruth!
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