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How to Resize, Restore, and Redesign Your Wedding Ring for a New Chapter

Author Jeri K. Augustus  / Category Education Center. Last Updated: March 11, 2025

Reviewed by John Conor. Reading time 23 mins.

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Key Insights

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Introduction

Your wedding ring, a silent testament to your love story, deserves to evolve with you. A wedding ring is more than just jewelry—it’s a symbol of love, commitment, and personal history. As life evolves, your ring should reflect those changes. Whether your ring no longer fits, has seen years of wear, or needs a fresh new design, resizing, restoring, or redesigning your wedding ring allows you to carry its significance into the next chapter of your journey. These changes are deeply personal.

In this guide, you’ll learn:

  • How to Resize Your Wedding Ring – When and how resizing is needed for comfort and fit.
  • How to Restore Your Wedding Ring – The best ways to bring back its original brilliance.
  • How to Redesign Your Wedding Ring – Options to modernize or completely transform its look.

Each process ensures that your ring remains a meaningful part of your story, whether you need a small adjustment or a complete redesign. Let's explore how to make your ring a perfect reflection of your evolving journey.

Why Reimagine Your Wedding Ring?

A wedding ring is more than just a piece of jewelry—it carries deep sentimental value as a symbol of love, commitment, and personal history. Over time, however, you may find that your ring no longer aligns with your current life, style, or circumstances. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone, embracing change, or simply looking for a unique wedding ring that better suits you, modifying your ring can be an exciting and empowering transformation.

Embracing Transformation: A Ring for a New Chapter

Rather than seeing a change in your ring as a departure from its meaning, think of it as an evolution—a way to honor its history while making it more relevant to your present and future. There are many inspiring reasons to resize, restore, or redesign your wedding ring, including:

Different styles of gemstones and wedding rings

Anniversaries – Mark a milestone anniversary with an upgrade, such as adding new gemstones, an engraved date, or a more elaborate setting.

Divorce – Transform the ring into a new piece of jewelry that represents independence, self-discovery, and a fresh start. Many choose to repurpose their ring into a pendant, stackable band, or fashion-forward statement piece.

Inheritance – If you’ve received a sentimental wedding ring from a loved one, adapting it to fit your personal style allows you to preserve its significance while making it truly yours.

Personal Growth – Over time, personal tastes and values change. A ring that once felt perfect might no longer reflect your style or personality—redesigning it ensures it remains a meaningful and wearable piece. Perhaps you've embraced a more minimalist lifestyle, and a simpler ring design would better reflect your current values.

Fashion Trends – Styles evolve, and so do jewelry preferences. While classic designs hold enduring appeal, many people opt to modernize their ring with a sleeker band, a new setting, or additional accent stones to give it a fresh, updated look that aligns with current trends.

A Positive and Exciting Transformation

Regardless of your reason, the transformation is a personal journey. Reimagining your ring isn’t about letting go—it’s about celebrating the journey ahead. Whether you're resizing for comfort, restoring for brilliance, or redesigning for a fresh start, the process is an opportunity to create something uniquely yours that carries meaning into the next chapter of your life. Consulting with a trusted jeweler can help bring your vision to life and ensure the process is handled with care.

Resizing Your Wedding Ring

Over time, your wedding ring may no longer fit the way it once did. Whether due to weight fluctuations, pregnancy, aging, or arthritis, resizing ensures a comfortable and secure fit while preserving the significance of your ring. Understanding the resizing process and its limitations can help you make the best decision when adjusting your ring’s size.

When is Resizing Necessary?

Your wedding ring should feel comfortable and secure, but several factors can cause changes in fit:

Weight Fluctuations – Gaining or losing weight may affect finger size, making a ring too tight or too loose1. A ring that's too tight can be a constant source of discomfort, while a loose ring can create anxiety about losing it.

Pregnancy & Swelling – Many individuals experience temporary swelling during pregnancy, requiring either resizing or a temporary ring adjuster.

Arthritis & Joint Changes – Finger joints may enlarge over time, making it difficult to slide a ring on or off2.

Resizing a wedding ring ensures it remains both wearable and meaningful.

The Resizing Process: How It's Done

1. Adding or Removing Metal (Cut and Solder Method): This is the most traditional and precise method.

  • To make a ring larger: The jeweler cuts the band, inserts a small piece of matching metal, then solders, polishes, and re-finishes the ring.
  • To make a ring smaller: A small piece of the band is removed, and the ends are then soldered back together and reshaped.

✅ Best for: Gold, platinum, silver, and other resizable metals.
❌ Not recommended for eternity bands or certain inlay designs.

2. Stretching the Ring (Minor Sizing Up):  Some rings can be slightly stretched without cutting.

  • Works only for plain bands with no stones or detailing.
  • Usually only allows for a half-size increase or less.

✅ Quick, low-risk method for small adjustments.
❌ Not suitable for rings with settings or fragile materials.

3. Sizing Beads: Tiny metal beads are added inside the band.

  • Used to make a ring slightly smaller or improve fit if the ring spins on the finger.
  • Comfortable and removable later.

✅ Good for keeping a loose ring in place without permanent resizing.

4. Spring Inserts/Horseshoe Resizers:  A U-shaped insert is placed inside the band.

  • Adjustable and non-permanent.
  • Often used when knuckles are larger than the base of the finger, so the ring stays snug.

✅ Great for people with arthritis or finger swelling.
❌ Adds bulk inside the ring.

5. Ring Guards or Ring Snuggies:  

These are non-permanent plastic or metal adjusters that slip onto the ring.

  • An inexpensive and reversible way to tighten a loose ring.
  • Available online or through jewelers.

✅ Good for temporary changes (e.g., during pregnancy).
❌ Less elegant and not a long-term fix.

💡 Editor's Tip

Some metals like titanium, tungsten, and stainless steel cannot be resized traditionally due to their hardness. In these cases, replacement or alternative sizing options are the best solution.

We have experience resizing many different types of rings. In our experience, the most reliable method involves carefully adding or removing metal to maintain the ring's strength and design integrity.

Ring Fit Checklist

💍 Ring Fit Checklist

💍 Does your ring leave a deep mark or indentation?
It may be too tight and uncomfortable.
🔄 Does your ring spin or twist during the day?
It could be too loose for your finger.
🔺 Is it hard to slide your ring over your knuckle?
A resize may improve comfort.
❄ Does it feel loose when your hands are cold?
This could be a sign of an inconsistent fit.
🙌 Do you constantly adjust your ring?
You might benefit from a professional fit check.
💡 Expert Tip: A well-fitted ring should slide over your knuckle with slight resistance and rest snugly without spinning. If you're unsure, a professional jeweler can help assess and resize it properly.

Limitations of Resizing: What You Need to Know

While many rings can be resized, some styles and materials pose challenges. Read below to find out more.

Eternity Bands

Rings with stones encircling the entire band are difficult to resize without disrupting the design3.

🔍 The Challenge: Why Resizing Can Cause Damage

Unlike traditional rings that have plain metal sections which can be cut and adjusted, eternity bands don’t have those open spaces. Every part of the ring is filled with stones, meaning:

  • There’s no plain section to cut, add, or remove metal without affecting the design.
  • Altering the size can disrupt the symmetrical placement of the stones, resulting in uneven spacing.

Tension or pressure applied during resizing could loosen stones or compromise their settings, especially if the band was originally cast as one solid piece.


Certain Metals

While metals like gold and silver are malleable and easy to work with, tungsten, titanium, and some stainless steel alloys are a different story. These materials are known for their exceptional strength and durability, but that same toughness makes them virtually impossible to resize using traditional jewelry techniques.

🔍 The Challenge: Why Resizing Can Cause Damage

  • Tungsten is one of the hardest metals used in jewelry—it’s even harder than steel. However, it’s also very brittle, which means trying to cut or reshape it can cause it to crack or shatter, rather than bend.
  • Titanium, while incredibly strong, is not malleable like gold or silver, making it nearly impossible to manipulate without specialized equipment.
  • Stainless steel alloys, depending on their composition, may also be too tough to cut and re-solder cleanly without compromising the integrity of the ring.

Engraved or Intricate Bands

Rings with delicate engravings or filigree designs present a unique challenge when it comes to resizing. Unlike plain metal bands, these rings feature intricate carvings, patterns, or lace-like metalwork, which can be distorted, lost, or weakened when the ring is resized.

🔍 The Challenge: Why Resizing Can Cause Damage

  • Loss of Detail: If the band is cut and resized, any engravings or patterns may become misaligned, stretched, or interrupted.
  • Weakening of Filigree: Filigree is an ornate metal design that consists of delicate, lace-like metalwork. Resizing may weaken these fine details or cause small gaps.
  • Risk of Breakage: Some vintage rings or handcrafted designs may have thin, intricate settings that don’t hold up well under resizing stress.

If your ring cannot be resized, alternatives like ring guards or sizing beads may provide a temporary solution4.

Choosing the Right Jeweler for Resizing

Resizing a wedding ring requires precision and expertise to ensure it remains structurally sound, comfortable, and visually seamless. Choosing the right jeweler is crucial. Here’s how to evaluate a jeweler's skill, what to ask, and how to measure their expertise before entrusting them with your ring.

Who to Ask?

Start with reputable jewelers who specialize in custom jewelry work and repairs.

  • Independent, high-end jewelers: Often have more experience with intricate resizing.
  • Jewelers with in-house craftsmen: Avoid those who outsource repairs, as you lose quality control.
  • Jewelers with CAD (Computer-Aided Design) technology: Some jewelers can show digital previews of how the ring will look after resizing.

✅ Action Step: Search for jewelers with a minimum of 5 years experience in ring resizing and strong online reviews mentioning resizing work.


What to Ask?

When consulting a jeweler, ask specific, measurable questions that reveal their level of expertise.

1. Experience in Ring Resizing

  • How many rings do you resize per month? (A professional should do several per week.)
  • What’s the most difficult ring style you’ve resized? (Tests their range of skills.)
  • Do you specialize in certain metal types? (Platinum, titanium, and tungsten require special techniques.)

2. Knowledge of Materials & Settings

  • How do you resize rings with intricate settings? (Ensures they know how to protect delicate stones.)
  • What precautions do you take to prevent stone loosening? (High-quality jewelers reinforce prongs and check for shifting.)
  • Do you solder or laser weld? (Laser welding is preferable for a cleaner, stronger finish.)

3. Quality of Workmanship

  • Can you provide before-and-after photos of your resizing work? (A skilled jeweler will have a portfolio.)
  • Do you use a seamless resizing method? (Proper resizing should be undetectable.)
  • How do you ensure the ring remains circular after resizing? (Some rings warp if improperly resized.)

✅ Action Step: Ask for photos of previous work and compare their finish quality. A skilled jeweler should be able to show seamless joins, precise stone placement, and an even band shape.


How to Quantify A Jeweler's Skill?

1. Portfolio Comparison: Look at multiple before-and-after photos. The resized ring should have:

  • No visible seams or solder lines.
  • Even metal thickness throughout.
  • Secure stone settings that haven't shifted.

2. Material-Specific Expertise:

  • Platinum & titanium require laser welding, not traditional soldering.
  • Eternity bands may require partial remounting, which not all jewelers can do.
  • Antique rings need specialized care to preserve engravings or patina.

3. Customer Reviews & Testimonials:

  • Look for reviews that specifically mention seamless resizing and stone security post-resizing.
  • Avoid jewelers with complaints about warping, loose stones, or visible seams.

Restoring Your Wedding Ring

Over time, even the most well-crafted wedding rings show signs of wear. Everyday activities can lead to scratches, dents, worn prongs, and loose stones, diminishing the beauty and security of your cherished piece. Fortunately, restoring a wedding ring can bring it back to life, ensuring it remains as stunning as the day you first put it on.

Common Signs of Wear and Tear

Rings are meant to last a lifetime, but daily wear can take a toll. Here are some common signs that your ring might need a little TLC:

💫 Scratches & Dullness
Everyday contact with surfaces like countertops, desks, or steering wheels can lead to small scratches. Over time, this reduces the shine and brilliance of your ring.

What you can do: A professional polish can restore that sparkle in no time!

Photo of a scratched and dull ring before and after polishing.


🔨 Dents & Band Warping
Soft metals like gold and silver can become misshapen over time — especially if you're active or accidentally bump your ring during daily tasks.

What you can do: A jeweler can reshape and strengthen your band for better comfort and fit.

Photo of a dented ring before and after it has been reshaped.


💎 Worn Prongs & Loose Stones
The tiny prongs holding your diamond or gemstone in place can wear down. If your stone feels loose or moves when touched, it’s time for a checkup.

What you can do: Have your ring inspected regularly to avoid losing your precious stones.

Photo of worn and loose prongs before and after it has been fixed.


Fading Engravings
Engraved dates or personal messages can fade, especially on the inner band. Time and wear slowly erase those meaningful details.

What you can do: Jewelers can re-engrave faded text and restore your ring’s personal touches.

Photo of engraved text before and after that is faded and then fixed.


🔍 Why It Matters
Catching these signs early keeps your ring safe, comfortable, and beautiful for years to come. A quick visit to a skilled jeweler can make all the difference.

 

Restoration Techniques

Depending on the condition of your ring, different restoration techniques can be used to restore its brilliance:

✨ Polishing & Cleaning
Over time, rings naturally collect tiny scratches, dullness, and dirt buildup. A professional polish and deep clean can restore a brilliant shine. Jewelers often use ultrasonic cleaners and buffing wheels to remove surface imperfections and bring back the ring’s original luster.

💎 Prong Repair and Replacement If your ring has loose stones, worn prongs, or damaged settings, a jeweler can carefully re-tip or rebuild the prongs to ensure your gemstones stay secure.

Re-plating for White Gold Rings White gold rings naturally lose their rhodium plating over time, causing a yellowish tint. Re-plating with a fresh layer of rhodium restores the bright white finish. While re-plating restores the bright white finish, some individuals appreciate the natural patina that develops over time.

Maintenance Tip: Many jewelers suggest re-plating every 1–2 years to maintain the ring’s shine. Some people prefer the natural aged look, so it comes down to personal preference.

🖋 Engraving Restoration If your ring has faded inscriptions, a skilled jeweler can re-engrave the design or text, making it legible again. This is especially useful for sentimental wedding rings with dates or personal messages.

Ring Restoration Comparison Chart

💍 Ring Restoration Comparison Chart

Restoration Technique What It Fixes Tools or Methods Used Recommended Frequency
✨ Polishing & Cleaning Surface scratches, dullness, dirt buildup Ultrasonic cleaner, buffing wheels As needed, based on wear
💎 Prong Repair & Replacement Worn or loose prongs, insecure gemstones Re-tipping, prong rebuilding Every 6 months (GIA recommended check)
✨ Re-plating White Gold Rings Faded rhodium plating, yellowing in white gold Rhodium re-plating process Every 1–2 years
🖋 Engraving Restoration Faded or illegible engravings Laser or manual engraving tools As needed, when text becomes hard to read

DIY vs. Professional Restoration

While some maintenance can be done at home, certain repairs require professional expertise.

Safe DIY Maintenance:

Gentle Cleaning – Use a mild soap and warm water solution with a soft brush.

Storage & Protection – Keep your ring in a jewelry box or soft pouch when not wearing it.

🚫 When to Seek Professional Help:

Deep scratches and dents that need polishing. Attempting to polish deep scratches at home can damage the ring's finish or even warp the metal.

Loose gemstones or worn prongs that risk stone loss.

Faded engravings that require professional re-engraving.

Here is a before-and-after showcasing a dull and dented wedding band that has been reshaped, rhodium plated and professionally cleaned.


With a clear understanding of restoration, let's explore the exciting possibilities of redesigning your wedding ring for a fresh, new look.

Redesigning Your Wedding Ring: Unleashing Creativity

A wedding ring represents an important chapter in your life, but as styles evolve and personal preferences change, you may want to redesign or repurpose it to reflect your current journey. Whether you want to upgrade your wedding ring, repurpose its metal into a new piece, or add modern design elements, the possibilities are endless.

Repurposing the Metal: A Fresh Start to Your Ring

If you love the sentiment of your wedding ring but want a completely new design, repurposing the metal is a great option.

Melting Down and Recasting – Your original ring can be melted down and reshaped into a brand-new ring, allowing you to retain its original material while embracing a modern or custom design. Even in a new design, retaining the original metal provides a tangible link to the ring's history and the memories it holds.

Incorporating the Metal into a Pendant or Other Jewelry Piece – If wearing a ring no longer fits your lifestyle, consider repurposing the metal into a pendant, bracelet charm, or another meaningful jewelry piece.

Gifting the Ring to a Child – A wedding ring can be passed down as a sentimental heirloom, either in its original form or redesigned into something unique for the next generation.

Ways To Reimagine Your Wedding Ring

💍 Ways To Reimagine Your Wedding Ring

🔥 Melt & Recast 💫 Repurpose as Pendant 🎁 Gift or Heirloom
Transform your original ring by melting it down and reshaping it into a new design. Use the original ring’s metal to create a meaningful pendant, charm, or other jewelry piece. Pass the ring to a child or loved one as a cherished keepsake or redesign it just for them.
Ideal if you want a completely fresh look but want to keep the original metal. A great solution if you no longer wear rings but still want to preserve the sentiment. Perfect for celebrating milestones, family legacy, or preserving emotional connection.
✅ Keeps original material and history. ✅ Same sentimental metal, new format. ✅ Deep emotional value and generational meaning.

Adding New Gemstones: Elevating the Beauty of Your Ring

Gemstones play a crucial role in the appearance and symbolism of your wedding ring. Adding or replacing stones can completely transform its aesthetic.

Replacing Stones with Different Colors or Shapes – A new diamond cut, a colored gemstone, or a unique shape can refresh your ring’s look while adding personal significance.

Adding Side Stones or a Halo – Enhancing your ring with side stones or a halo creates extra brilliance, making your ring more eye-catching and luxurious. Adding side stones or a halo creates a more substantial and visually impactful ring.

Enhancing Your Ring With Stones

💍 Enhancing Your Ring With Stones

💠 Replace Stones with New Colors or Shapes 🌟 Add Side Stones or a Halo
Refresh your ring with a new diamond cut, colored gemstone, or a unique shape. Add extra sparkle and presence with side stones or a dazzling halo around the center stone.
Perfect for reflecting personal style, marking a life change, or adding symbolic meaning. Ideal for enhancing brilliance, updating a classic setting, or making your ring more eye-catching.
✅ Adds visual interest and personal significance. ✅ Creates a more luxurious and substantial look.

💬 Industry Insight:
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) recommends having gemstone settings professionally evaluated before making any changes to ensure structural stability and long-term durability4.


Updating the Setting: A Modern Touch

The setting of a ring dramatically affects its overall look. If you’re looking to modernize your wedding ring, consider a setting upgrade:

Changing the Prong Style – Classic prongs can be swapped for a sleek bezel setting, offering a modern, secure alternative.

Creating a Tension Setting – A tension setting holds the stone in place without traditional prongs, creating a contemporary, floating gemstone effect. While stunning, tension settings may require more frequent maintenance checks to ensure the stone remains secure.

Modern Setting Styles for Your Ring

🛠 Modern Setting Styles for Your Ring

🔧 Change the Prong Style 🌀 Create a Tension Setting
Swap traditional prongs for a sleek bezel setting — a smooth, modern alternative that surrounds and protects the stone. Tension settings hold the gemstone in place using pressure, giving the appearance that the stone is floating.
Great for adding a clean, minimalist look while offering more security for everyday wear. A bold, contemporary style that makes the center stone a true focal point.
✅ Sleek design, added protection. ✅ Unique, eye-catching aesthetic.

💬 Maintenance Tip:
Tension settings are beautiful but may require more frequent professional inspections to ensure your stone remains securely in place over time.


Engraving and Personalization: Adding Meaningful Details

Redesigning a wedding ring isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s an opportunity to add personal touches that make it uniquely yours.

Adding New Inscriptions – Marking a milestone anniversary, a new commitment, or a personal message inside the band makes your ring even more meaningful.

Incorporating Meaningful Symbols or Designs – Custom engravings like special dates, initials, or intricate patterns can personalize your ring even further. When choosing an engraving, select a clear and legible font that will remain readable over time.

Personalizing Your Ring with Engraving

✍ Personalizing Your Ring with Engraving

🖋 Add New Inscriptions 🪄 Incorporate Symbols or Designs
Mark a special moment by engraving a message, date, or name inside the band. Add meaning with intricate patterns, initials, or symbolic icons that reflect your personal story.
A thoughtful way to celebrate anniversaries, commitments, or life milestones. Ideal for turning your ring into a one-of-a-kind piece with deeper significance.
✅ Adds emotional connection and personalization. ✅ Unique, customized aesthetic with lasting meaning.

💬 Expert Tip:
Always complete all major resizing or design changes first. Engravings should be done last to ensure they remain properly placed and clearly legible.


Cost of Redesigning

Cost of redesigning a ring can vary greatly depending on complexity, materials, and jeweler. It is important to get a clear estimate before beginning any work.


With a comprehensive look at redesigning your wedding ring, let's now understand the full process from concept to completion.

The Process: From Consultation to Creation

Redesigning or restoring a wedding ring is an exciting journey that transforms your treasured piece into something new while preserving its sentimental value. Understanding the step-by-step process helps ensure that your vision becomes reality. Here’s what to expect when working with a jeweler to redesign or recast your wedding ring.

Step 1: Initial Consultation – Defining Your Vision

The first step in the redesign wedding ring process is meeting with a skilled jeweler to discuss:

💡 Your Vision: Whether you want a simple resize, a modern redesign, or a complete transformation, it’s important to clarify your goals.

📸 Bringing inspiration—photos, sketches, or jewelry pieces—can help guide the process.

💰 Budget: Determine what modifications fit within your price range so your jeweler can recommend the best options.

🎨 Design Preferences: Explore your preferred styles, metal types (like gold, platinum, or silver), and gemstone choices to create a design that reflects your personal taste.


Step 2: Design Development – From Concept to Blueprint

Once your vision is clear, the jeweler will create a detailed design plan, which may include:

Hand-drawn sketches: A simple and effective way to explore different design styles.

🖥 3D renderings: Digital mock-ups that offer a realistic preview of the final piece, helping you visualize your ring before it’s made.

🕯 Wax or resin models: Physical prototypes that let you see and feel the shape and structure of your ring before casting—offering a hands-on experience for better design understanding.


Step 3: Metal and Gemstone Selection – Choosing the Best Materials

Once the design is finalized, it’s time to select the perfect materials for your new ring.

🔩 Metal Choices

  • Gold (Yellow, White, Rose): Classic and timeless.
  • 💎 Platinum: Durable and resistant to tarnish.
  • 🪙 Sterling Silver: Elegant and affordable, though it requires more frequent cleaning to prevent tarnish.

💠 Gemstone Options

Enhance your ring by upgrading the center stone for added brilliance, adding side stones or a halo for extra sparkle, or choosing unique gemstone colors that reflect your personal style.


Step 4: Crafting and Fabrication – Bringing the Design to Life

Now, the jeweler begins the hands-on process of resizing, restoring, or redesigning your wedding ring:

🔥 Melting down and recasting: If you're repurposing the original material, the ring can be melted and reshaped into a brand-new design.

🛠 Handcrafting or precision casting: Skilled artisans use expert techniques to form the new shape, ensuring a seamless and durable finished product.

💎 Stone setting, engraving, and polishing: These final touches bring your custom ring to life with detail, shine, and lasting beauty.


Step 5: Final Inspection and Delivery – Ensuring Perfection

Before your newly redesigned ring is complete, it undergoes a thorough quality check to ensure durability and beauty.

🔍 Inspecting for structural integrity: Ensuring all prongs and settings are secure to protect your gemstones.

📏 Checking stone placement: Making sure each gemstone is properly aligned and sits perfectly in its setting.

Polishing & final adjustments: The last step includes creating a smooth, brilliant finish. A reputable jeweler will often provide a warranty, giving you extra peace of mind with your restored ring.


Ring Restoration Readiness Quiz

💍 Are You Ready for the Ring Restoration Journey?

Step 1: Vision & Planning

What best describes your goal for your ring?

✔ Tip: Bring sketches, photos, or inspiration ideas to your consultation!

Step 2: Design Development

Which design planning method would you prefer?

✔ High-quality jewelers use CAD software for precision and accuracy.

Step 3: Material Selection

Which material combination fits your style?

✔ GIA recommends selecting gemstones based on the 4Cs – Cut, Color, Clarity & Carat.

Step 4: Craftsmanship in Action

What part of the process excites you most?

✔ Jewelers use tools like laser welders and polishing wheels for a flawless finish.

Step 5: Final Inspection

What gives you the most peace of mind?

✔ Quality control ensures your piece is beautiful and built to last.

Conclusion

Your wedding ring is more than just jewelry—it’s a symbol of love, milestones, and personal growth. Whether you choose to resize your wedding ring for a better fit, restore its brilliance, or redesign it into a completely new creation, the possibilities are endless. These transformations allow you to preserve its sentimental value while making it a perfect reflection of your current style and story. Every curve and sparkle of your redesigned ring will hold the weight of your memories, now reimagined for your future.

Keep their memory close. Let us help you design a memorial ring that provides comfort and a tangible connection to your loved one. Contact us today.

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Jeri K. Augustus

With over four decades of experience in customer service, Jeri K. Augustus brings both expertise and a deep, personal understanding of loss and grief to her work at JewelryKeepsakes. From Great Falls, Montana, Jeri has spent much of her life helping others through some of their most difficult moments, offering a compassionate hand to guide families as they honor their loved ones. Her personal experiences have given her a unique perspective, and she’s dedicated herself to creating lasting tributes that bring comfort and meaning.

Jeri’s contribution to the cremation jewelry industry is nothing short of remarkable. She played a key role in developing modern, meaningful designs for pendants, cremation rings, and bracelets that have become staples in the industry. Additionally, her innovative launch of a photo-engraved jewelry line—now offering hundreds of customizable styles—has helped countless families preserve the memories of their loved ones in a deeply personal way.

Beyond her industry achievements, Jeri’s greatest passion remains helping families find the perfect keepsakes. As a key member of the leadership team at JewelryKeepsakes Inc., she takes pride in offering genuine, caring support to customers, answering inquiries, and providing guidance in a way that reflects her deep commitment to their needs.

When she’s not assisting families, Jeri enjoys spending time with her children, grandchildren, and beloved dogs in Montana, continuing to find joy in the little moments. If you’re looking for someone who combines compassion, expertise, and a true understanding of your needs, Jeri is the perfect person to help you find a beautiful, heartfelt keepsake.