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Balls. My ring has a pair of balls. I’m sorry for the vulgarity, but it’s true…
Why, you ask? When Mr. D and I finally found the perfect ring, I had tried on hundreds of rings. Seriously, hundreds. All the settings were a size 6, which was just a bit too tiny for my finger. By the time I tried on my ring, my finger was red, puffy, and very swollen. The sales manager sized my finger for the ring and we guesstimated that although I was measuring in at a size 7, that I was actually a size 6.75. He told us that we should only resize a ring twice to avoid damaging the metal.
Once the ring was on my finger, we realized it was a bit too loose.
It could spin all the way around my finger and I was terrified of going in the ocean with it. It almost went down the drain while I washing my parents’ dog! After that, we decided something must be done so when we visited New York, we swung by the Tiffany & Co.
They sent us up to the 6th floor where their customer service was located to meet with a jeweler. Instead of resizing the ring, or putting a butterfly clip on it, the jeweler recommended putting two shots (technical ball term) in the ring. It took about an hour and cost around $50 to do. The shots can be removed in the summer when my fingers swell and replaced in the winter when my fingers shrink. They were a bit uncomfortable at first, but now I hardly notice them.
Have you had any ring resizing adventures? What resizing method did you use and are you happy with it?
Oh my gosh, how neat! I have never heard of that until now.
That’s really cool! I never knew that resizing a ring more than once would damage the metal. Good to know.
My ring has balls too 
My FI stole a ring from my right ring finger when he bought my ring not realizing that my left hand is skinnier than my right. Since my ring is not a perfect circle, but more of a square (not sure the technical term on that), the jeweler thought it better to put on the balls, and he is awesome and didn’t charge me. They bothered me the first day and now I can’t feel them. My only concern is that it might compromise my photographer’s ring shots I like so much on our wedding day.
That is a great idea! I’ve never heard of this. I have a problem sometimes with my fingers swelling and this could be a good fix. Thanks for posting!
I’ve never seen that before. My ring was originally a 7 (sized down to a 4). The week after we got engaged, I noticed my stone was loose. It was bizarre because I have a bezel setting (which is one of the strongest settings) and also becuase the jeweler who designed my ring was the one who sized it.
Turns out that since it was sized down so much, the bezel setting pulled away from itself a little bit. No worries, it was fixed in an afternoon and no problems since!
The Tiffany associate told me that shots were only if the ring was top heavy and not actually too big. She said if you’re scared of losing it at all to have it sized down. I wonder if I could have gotten away with having just shots and not sized down..
My Great Aunt had those on her ring b/c or her arthritis… the ring needed to be bigger to fit over he knuckle but tight enough to stay on her finger.
Wow, what an awesome solution! My fingers fluctuate a lot, and I would feel a lot better about this than constantly resizing. Thanks for sharing!
@Allie: I would ask your photographer about it ahead of time if you’re concerned. The photographer can likely edit the balls out of the picture. If not, it sounds like you might be able to get the balls removed prior to the ceremony/ring pics and then have them re-installed. If this is the case, I would just check with your jeweler so that you’re able to get them put back in before you leave on your honeymoon so you don’t lose your ring!
I had shots put into my e-ring and wedding bands at Tiffany’s too. Seems to be a popular option for them to recommend.
Anyway, I am happy with them because I can take my ring on and off with ease, but feels very secure on my finger. I actually had my rings sized from a 4 down to 2.75. eeep!
That’s so neat! I’ve been looking for options other than resizing my ring since my fingers fluctuate in size pretty drastically. This seems like a good alternative! Thanks!
My ring has a pair of balls too! Your hilarious! We should all become a club or something. I don’t notice them either, and it’s also better since your ring isn’t losing any value by taking away more of the precious metal. But what I don’t know if my matching band will have balls attached to it too…hmm
i….don’t get it!
are they permanently attached? I mean, how do you take them off in the summer??
My ring has balls too!! They actually had to put in a horseshoe and a pair of balls. The ring was so big on me it would fall off if I tipped my hand downward - very scary! For the first month of our engagement I was without my ring for three weeks - and I was not a happy camper. They couldn’t make the ring any smaller so they just started adding stuff to the inside. Long story short it took MULTIPLE trips to the jewelry before they got it right. So much for getting it engraved, but at least it fits!
I’ve never seen the balls before… wow! My ring was too big so I just got them sized down this weekend! I keep telling him “you think I’m fat!” hahah totally how to loose a guy in 10 days moment.. and then we laugh =)
@catrelle83: I’ll have to take it back to a Tiffany’s store for them to remove if it gets too uncomfortable.
@Allie: @lilneko69: @Vic004: We should have a club! Though I can’t think of a classy name for our shot club.
@Adrienne: wow that is intense! I’m glad it all eventually worked out though!
this is just the neatest idea ever.
are they just sautered on? i am absolutely intrigued by this!!
Sorry, i feel like the 2nd grader walking around going, “why? why? why? but….why?” i’ve never seen this done and didn’t know it was even an option!
@Vic004: I had shots put in my e-ring and both of my weddings bands (one on each side). I’ve been wearing it for about 3 months and it’s starting to annoy me.
It makes it difficult to take off. I have to take each ring off, one at a time to do dishes or shower, etc. I think I just really need the shots on the “outer” ring, meaning the ring holding the rest of my rings in place. I’m probably going to ask the Tiffany’s to remove the beads on the other 2 rings.
My dear friend has these too, because her center stone is about a 5ct and it holds the ring upright, rather than letting it spin.
That looks like a good idea - my ring also gets loose in the winter.
But I have to say, loose or not, there’s no way I’d wear my ring in the ocean! I take it off for washing and sleeping, so I’d never wear it to go swimming!
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Mrs. D'orsay, Baltimore/Lancaster UK Age and Occupation: 24, nonprofit communications Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Web site developer and designer; co-owner of men's skincare shop Engagement Date: August 10, 2008 Wedding Date: August, 2009 Venue: Oakland Manor About Me: I'm a Maryland raised environmental policy wonk/activist/organizer and communications aficionado. In the past year I've lived in Baltimore, MD, Tucson, AZ, Miami, FL and Lancaster, England. In my not so spare time I enjoy planning trips with Mr. D' Orsay, visiting friends and family and crafting like a mo-fo. I also enjoy modern dance classes, rugby and soccer but have been banned by my mother, MOHs, and Mr. D' Orsay from playing till after the wedding. I have an unnatural addiction to cheese and shoes, but love Mr. D' Orsay more than either and can't wait to become Mrs. D' Orsay!
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