CAN I HAVE MY RING SIZED OR 

REPAIRED??

Wedding rings, engagement rings and eternity rings are worn every day for many years and most of us at some point will need our rings sized up or down.  But do not worry because a good jeweller will be able to size your ring for you up or down between 1 and 3 sizes depending on the depth and weight of the band.   If your band is very thin a piece of metal can be added and if you have the re-size done by a qualified goldsmith then you should not see a join.  

Precious metals are malleable so they can be stretched or reduced without any problems by an experienced jeweller.  It is always easier to size or repair a piece of jewellery if you have first hand knowledge of the item so before leaving your precious rings ask if they will be repairing the rings or sending them away for repair by a third party.  A good jeweller will be able to add a new band to your ring, new head or repair the claws and re-set the diamonds or replace a lost diamond. 9ct and 18ct white gold will need to be rhodium plated again once it has been sized.   Goldfinger specialise in making and repairing rings and other jewellery with over 40 years experience so if you need help give us a call on 0207 405 7590

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Top 10 Christmas and New Year proposals

•  Under the Christmas tree – wrap lots of little presents and put them under the Christmas tree but put the engagement ring right at the back.

•      Do it in the Snow – why not wait until that perfect time when it snows and take her to a special place and propose in the snow.

• Spell it out – being Christmas and New Year there will be lot of lights and decorations so write “will you marry me” in lights or hang the ring on the tree.

•      Santa little helpers – why not dress up your pet or children and have them give her the message and ring.

• Be creative – if you are an artistic person you could make her an advent calendar and put the ring in the last box.

•  New Year countdown – That special night to forget the past and start anew is a great time to do your marriage proposal wait till the stroke of midnight or when the fireworks start and get down on one knee.

• On the door step – wait till you have done all the presents and you are off to the family dinner ring the door bell and turn to her get down on one knee, sharing your special moment with your family.

• New Year’s resolution – Book a nice meal out in a place she has always wanted to go and give her your New Year’s resolution list, list 10 resolutions and the last one being TO GET MARRIED as she looks up ask her “will you marry me?”

• Christmas morning – Romantic cold Christmas morning set the atmosphere light the fire, candles and presents the perfect time to pop the question.

• Christmas treasure hunt – If she likes fun and games then why not plan a treasure hunt but keep the clues simple and finish in a place that she will love and then propose. 

WHY SILVER CAN TURN BLACK/GREEN

• Many things can turn silver black or green, it usually happens with rings:-

1. Hand creams and some perfumes can react with silver.

• Acidic skin – people who seem to have a high meat diet can turn silver black.

• Working in an atmosphere which has more sulphur in it (general pollution in the atmosphere)

• A very hot day can cause sweat underneath your ring and the silver can react , especially with a tight fitting ring or a wide ring.

• Silver will react if it comes into contact with chemicals such as bleach and copper.

• Silver is one of the softest precious metals so will scratch quite easily.

If your ring does turn black it can very easily be polished again, Goldfinger Hand makes silver jewellery and will also rhodium plate (Platinum Plate) your silver jewellery for extra protection and strength but this may need to be done once or twice a year and this does incur a small charge to cover the costs of the rhodium plating.