Hello all, I have a question about enlarge a plain platinum ring
about 2 sizes bigger and the ring is thick, can you tell me how to
go about it and I don’t have the tool to do. Can I annul it then put
on the ring marnet and hammer it to the right size?
Thank you for your advices.
Anna
enlarge a plain platinum ring about 2 sizes bigger and the ring is thick,
Well, Anna, from all that you say I’d suggest that you refuse the job
and refer them to a platinum-qualified goldsmith. Yes, you could bang
it up the mandrel eventually. That’s going to thin the ring
considerably and give you a huge polishing job. Just the filings are
likely going to be worth around $100. That may sound good, but that’s
the customer’s platinum we’re talking about. What you ask ~can~ be
done, but it’s not how it ~should~ be done.
2 sizes is a bit much for a band, platinum or otherwise, to just tap
up or stretch. Your going to have to add a section in. An
experienced platinum smith will need to do it, especially to keep it
seamless. (1700 C Plat solder). It’s dangerous to do unless you have
a decent set of welding goggles, at least a number 7. If I were you,
I’d pass. This is from a guy who has specialized in platinum work for
over 30 years. It ain’t easy.
Tom