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Rainer, in reference to your grandmother's ring, it depends on how thick the shank is. Usually antique rings are very thin on the underside. If this is the case you might want to wait till you loose all your weight. Sizing down is not as bad as sizing up since going up streches the metal. It is always possible to add gold or platinum to a thin shank, sometimes antique rings tend to break cuz the shank is so thin so a jeweler will add some gold/platinum to it to thicken it up. Since you will be sizing it down, the jeweler will likely cut some of the metal out and solder it back together, if it is very thin then you will probably want to go ahead and have him/her add some metal to thicken it up just so you don't run the risk of it breaking. Have a "trusted" jeweler look at it and explain that you will be loosing more weight and see what he/she says. Depending on if you want to wear it now or wait and depending on how much money you are willing to spend, It is entirely possible to size it twice. But, don't take it to a quick fix place. Take it to a high end jeweler!

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Oh, just to add a quick note, make sure you know the value of the ring before you take it in. Depending on what it is, you might want to get it appraised and know exactly what the stones and metal are. If it is a high end jeweler they will probably ask for an estimated value of the ring before taking it in, incase anything should happen to it. If it is a really valuable ring you might want to get it appraised, and once you have it appraised ( if you don't already) you should go ahead and have it insured ( if I am not mistaken you can add it onto you Homeowner's policy.)

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I haven't had my rings sized since I was married 20 years ago consequently I have not worn them for about 10 years. I am very excited to put on the exact same sz. ring that my DH gave me on our wedding day. It is one of my biggest motivations!!!

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