Getting engaged is such an exciting time, sometimes the person getting engaged is involved in choosing the ring, making the ring deign a joint decision. Sometimes the proposal is a totally surprise and the ring has already been chosen. As wonderful as a surprise proposal is it can sometimes be hard to be sure that you are buying the right size ring for your future partner’s finger ? and getting it wrong may not always be easy to fix! Some rings can easily be resized, but others are designed to remain exactly as made. Let us take a look at the options available for you.
Can an Engagement Ring be Resized" Here’s What You Need to Know

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Depends on the Difference
If the ring is very much larger or very much smaller than it needs to be ? for example, by two or more sizes ? then the adjustment is more likely to leave your ring looking odd or out of balance. This is because the ring is designed in a circle, and dramatically changing this curve will have an effect on the mounted diamond or diamonds. Usually, if the change that needs to be made is less than two sizes, any competent jeweler should be able to loosen or tighten it as desired without it being too noticeable.
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Depends on the Design
The ‘best’ rings for resizing are those with very simple designs, a plain metal band with a smallish setting into which the stone is mounted. The more complex the band ? pave stones, very broad shoulders tapering around...