RING SIZING & RE-SIZING

This course gives the aspiring applicant the opportunity to learn the correct procedure of completing the most common repair with the revised ‘Ring Sizing’ short course, now streamlined into a focused 3-day program. Before applying, you must have soldering experience or have completed the ‘Introduction to Soldering’ Short course to ensure you are fully prepared for this rigorous training.

The applicant will dive into essential basic smelting and milling processes, gaining the skills necessary to create an exact shank profile for effective ring enlargement. This course commands your attention as it covers the identification of each ring's tolerances for proper resizing, addressing signet rings, gem-set dress rings, and wedding bands with precision. Engage in critical topics such as half shanking, repairing damaged shanks, and evaluating poorly repaired rings. You will confront challenges, including undercut shoulders, and learn to anneal and protect gemstones while understanding hallmark laws.