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Have you ever wondered how a ring can come in so many sizes? It’s not like a shoe store; a jewelry store doesn’t keep the same ring in 7 different sizes in stock. In some instances, rings can be created in the size you order. For instance, this 1ct diamond eternity band in 14k white gold is a ring that is crafted to an ordered size.

In most cases, however, women’s rings are crafted in a size 7 as this is the most common ring size for women. So what happens if you need a size 6? Or a size 9? As it turns out, resizing a ring is actually a fairly easy process when performed by an expert jeweler.

If you need your ring to be larger, the jeweler will make a cut at the base of the ring – the side opposite the gemstone. This part of the ring is commonly referred to as the “shank” of the ring. At the cut in the shank, the jeweler adds another small piece of gold matching the color and karatage of the ring to increase the circumference to the new size. After the adjustment, the ring is measured with a mandrel to ensure proper sizing. After proper sizing has been verified, the jeweler polishes the entire ring to achieve a uniform shine.

On the other hand, to make a ring smaller, the process is the exact opposite. A jeweler will cut out a section of the shank and mold the remaining ring around the mandrel to the correct size. This process of adding or subtracting gold to resize a ring does not weaken the ring when done properly.

Not every ring can be resized, though. For example, some size 5 rings cannot magically become a size 9. In the rare event that a ring cannot be resized, however, SuperJeweler will contact you with additional options to ensure your satisfaction.

At SuperJeweler, we know that a ring is more than just a piece of jewelry. It is a symbol of love and affection that carries a sentimental value you just can’t put a price on. That’s why our team of expert jewelers at SuperJeweler go to every measure to ensure your ring is just the way you want it… right size and all.

The NW Ayer ad Agency stated that a diamond is forever, here are some of our other favorite diamond quotes:

“I never hated a man enough to give him back his diamond.” – Zsa Zsa Gabor

“Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.” – Confucius

“I never worry about diets. The only carrots that interest me are the number of carats in a diamond.” – Mae West

“Kissing your hand may make you feel very very good, but a diamond and sapphire bracelet lasts forever.” – Anita Loos, screenwriter Gentleman Prefer Blondes

“Diamonds are a girl’s best friend.” – Marilyn Monroe

“I think men who have a pierced ear are better prepared for marriage. They’ve experienced pain and bought jewelry.” – Rita Rudner

“Big girls need big diamonds. – Elizabeth Taylor

What are your favorite quotes, please post them on the SuperJeweler Facebook Page.

Last week, we took a closer look at precious gemstones. We mentioned that some precious gems, such as rubies and sapphires, can be created in a lab. This week, we are going to talk more about that, and why created rubies, sapphires and emeralds just might be the best deal in jewelry.

To start, we have go back to San Francisco during the roaring ’20s. A young man by the name of Carroll Chatham had a curious fascination with growing crystals. After several years of trial and error and a fortunate accident, he created an emerald crystal. To this day, he is credited with discovering the process of creating gemstones in a lab environment by duplicating what has been happening in nature for millions of years.

Today, 90-some years later, technology exists that allows for many gemstones to be replicated in a laboratory. These created gemstones are, indeed, real gemstones as they contain the exact same physical properties as gemstones found in nature. Created gemstones, however, can be put under strict quality standards to ensure perfection, which is something Mother Nature cannot do. The result is a perfect gemstone at a lower cost than what nature can provide.

Of course, we understand the charm of “natural” gemstones At SuperJeweler, we carry both natural and created rubies, sapphires, and emeralds to offer our customers more options in terms of quality, price, size, and origin. Because of this, we fully disclose which gemstones are created so you can know as much as possible about whichever piece of jewelry you purchase from SuperJeweler.

To get a look at the affordability of lab created ruby jewelry, just look at this 4ct Created Ruby and Diamond Ring in 10k White Gold.