Ring Resizing in Ottawa

A ring that spins, pinches or will not pass your knuckle is a ring you stop wearing. Ring resizing at Noura’s Jewellery in Alta Vista Plaza, Ottawa, brings it back to a comfortable, secure fit. We measure your finger, look closely at the ring and explain the best method before any work begins. The resizing itself is done in our own in-store workshop, with the care a wedding band, an engagement ring or a family heirloom deserves.

Does your ring need resizing?

Fingers change with the seasons, weight, pregnancy and age, and most are slightly larger in the evening. If a ring has felt wrong for several weeks, not just on one hot or cold day, it is time to check your size.

How we resize a ring

To make a ring smaller, a small piece of metal is removed from the back of the band and the ends are joined. To make it larger, matching metal is added. The joint is soldered, rounded on a mandrel and polished until it disappears when the ring is worn.

Rings that need special care

• Eternity bands with stones all the way around.
• Tension and channel settings, where the band holds the stones.
• Engraved bands, where an inscription must be protected.
• White gold, which may need fresh rhodium plating afterwards.
• Heat-sensitive stones such as emeralds, opals and pearls.
• Tungsten, titanium, ceramic and stainless steel, which usually cannot be resized traditionally.

When resizing is not the right choice, we suggest alternatives such as sizing beads, a ring guard or a redesign. Our ring resizing guide explains all of this in more depth.

How it works at Noura’s

1. We measure your finger

   With professional ring sizers, thinking about the band width and your knuckle, not a printable chart.

2. We inspect the ring

   Stones, prongs, band thickness and earlier repairs are checked before any work.

3. You hear the method, price and timing

   Before anything is done. If resizing is not right for your ring, we say so.

4. Resized in our workshop

   Many rings are resized in about 30 minutes while you wait.

5. You try it on

   It is ready only when it feels right to you.

Frequently asked questions

How many sizes can a ring be changed?

Many rings can be adjusted by about one or two sizes. Larger changes depend on the ring and are confirmed after we see it.

How long does resizing take?

Many rings are resized in about 30 minutes while you wait. Rings with stones or special metals may take longer, and we confirm the timing first. We confirm timing when we see the ring.

Will the resize show?

On a suitable ring, a well-made resize should not be visible once the ring is finished and polished.

Can you resize a ring I bought online?

Yes, if the ring is suitable. Bring it in and we will check.

Every ring is different; the right method, price and timing are confirmed after we see your ring.