Are there certain types of rings that are recommended not to be resized?

Even though it is possible to do so without damaging the ring, I wouldn't recommend resizing sterling silver rings. This is mainly due to the fact that the costs will most likely be too high to be justified. Jewelers will typically charge an estimated hourly rate of $70 - $90 to repair/reshape/resize the ring.

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Yes, that's a very important question to ask! Often people don't realize, but there ARE certain rings that should most definitely be avoided being resized or altered in any manner. The damage that could be caused by doing so is most often irreversible and thus you should be very much aware of what types of rings are recommended not to be resized. You should not try to resize a ring that consists of embedded channel setting stones along the perimeter of the band if they reach more than halfway round the band. This is due to the fact that jewelers will need to remove these stones before they can attempt to resize your ring. Thus, when the jewelers place the gemstones back into the ring, it is often very different to the way they were laid out originally. The same advice goes for any ring that contains elaborate settings along the band containing certain types of gemstones or diamonds. Also, you shouldn't attempt to resize an antique or older rings made from white gold, as these rings often tend to pick up some grade of discoloration over time. Thus, when jewelers turn to reshape the ring to a larger diameter, it becomes very hard to try and color-match the extra metal needed to be added, and you will most probably notice a distinct difference between the color of your original ring and the extra metal added by the jeweler. Another type of rings that are advised NOT to be resized by a jeweler are certain Celtic rings that are famous for their elaborate patterns that go all the way along the band. When increasing or decreasing the size of these rings, jewelers are not able to keep the continuity of the pattern, thus breaking the design along the band.

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I wouldn't recommend resizing sterling silver rings, not so much because it's impossible to do so (because it IS possible without leaving damage), but mainly because prices are really not justified. Jewelers will charge around $70 USD to $90 USD PER HOUR (!) to repair the ring and reshape it to size. The best thing to do in this case is just to be aware of this fact prior to your sterling silver purchase and to make sure you're getting the right sized ring for you!

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