Jeweler how-to

How to Size a Ring Up

Sizing is the most common repair.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Sizing is the most common repair. In short: measure; cut; add, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Measure the finger.

  2. Cut the shank.

  3. Add metal.

  4. Solder.

  5. Shape on a mandrel.

  6. Polish.

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