Rings
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If you buy a ring from Kay Jewelers that needs to be resized, the cost is $15.99 for silver or gold and $19.99 for platinum. This cost is avoided when an extended warranty is purchased.
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Q: What is ring engraving?
A: Ring engraving is the practice of inscribing words or images on a ring, usually on the inside of the band. Wedding and engagement rings are often engraved with special inscriptions written or chosen by the couple getting married. -
Q: Can platinum rings be resized?
A: Platinum rings can be resized, although doing so costs more than resizing a ring that is made of yellow or white gold. The reason that platinum rings cost more to resize is because platinum itself costs more and the process is more labor-intensive. -
Q: What is an average man's ring size?
A: The average man's ring size is 10. The most common ring sizes for men fall into a range between 8 and 12. However, some individuals fall outside this span. -
Q: What is the average ring size for a woman?
A: The average ring size for a woman is size 6. This is based on a woman who is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 140 lbs. -
Q: What do infinity rings symbolize?
A: An infinity ring is a ring that uses the infinity symbol in its design. Infinity rings symbolize a union so strong that no matter what comes between two lovers, the love will never cease to exist or break. The word "infinity" is derived from the Latin word "infinitas," which means something that lasts forever or never ceases to exist. This explains why infinity rings are so popular among lovers. -
Q: What is a solitaire ring?
A: A solitaire ring is a diamond solitaire engagement ring consisting of one outstanding diamond. Introduced in 1886, it is still a very popular engagement ring style. -
Q: How do you calculate men's and women's ring sizes?
A: To calculate ring sizes, measure the circumference of the finger with a string or a piece of paper. Compare the length of the string to a ring size chart. -
Q: What does each color on a mood ring mean?
A: When it comes to mood ring colors, red means excited, black means nervous, blue means calm, dark yellow means unsettled, gray means anxious, pink means fearful, orange means daring, brown means restless, bright yellow means imaginative, lavender means sensual, green means normal and white means frustrated. When more than one of these colors show up on a mood ring, it means that the person is feeling a combination of the emotions. -
Q: How can I tell if my diamond ring is real?
A: The most reliable way to determine if a diamond ring is real is by seeking an appraisal from a certified jewelry appraiser. A jewelry appraiser determines the value of jewelry. -
Q: How many months' salary should I save up for an engagement ring?
A: Traditionally, a man should save two months salary to spend on a wedding ring. However, as traditions around marriage are changing, this number is becoming flexible, and couples can spend any amount they wish on a wedding ring. -
Q: How much is a Super Bowl ring worth?
A: Most Super Bowl rings are worth between $30,000 and $50,000. Rings of significance, such as those belonging to notable players or Super Bowls of note have sold for much higher prices. A ring from the first Super Bowl sold at auction for $70,000. -
Q: How much does it cost to get a ring resized?
A: If you buy a ring from Kay Jewelers that needs to be resized, the cost is $15.99 for silver or gold and $19.99 for platinum. This cost is avoided when an extended warranty is purchased. -
Q: How do you fix a ring that is too big for a finger?
A: To fix a ring that is too big for the finger it rests upon, apply something to the inner side of the bottom, such as a liquid rubber solution like Cushion Solution or a ring guard. You need one of the following: Cushion Solution, a ring guard or adhesive moleskin. -
Q: How do you find out what your men's ring size is?
A: The easiest way to determine a man's ring size is to use the string method along with a ring size chart. A ring size chart can be found at Zales.com. Wrap a piece of string snugly around the finger to be measured, and compare the measurement with a sizing chart. -
Q: Why do gold rings sometimes leave a dark stain on the finger?
A: There are a few reasons why a gold ring sometimes leaves a dark stain on the finger, but most of these reasons involve chemical reactions. Chemicals, alloys and acid both from the jewelry and the wearer, can react in different ways to leave a dark stain, which is often green or black on the fingers. -
Q: Do mood rings work?
A: Mood rings, which gained popularity in the 1970s, cannot accurately identify human moods, but they do change color as the wearer's body temperature fluctuates. The rings contain liquid crystals that twist and change color in response to temperature changes. -
Q: What are the markings on a platinum ring?
A: The markings on a platinum ring indicate its purity; it will either be marked iridplat or plat. Iridplat means the ring is 90 percent platinum and 10 percent iridium, while the plat marking means the ring is at least 95 percent platinum. -
Q: How can you find or replace lost class rings?
A: Many college and high school class rings include some form of loss or theft protection, which typically allows you to purchase a duplicate ring at reduced cost under specific circumstances. Alternatively, find or replace your class ring by searching on sites such as ClassRingFinder.com or LostMyRing.com, as of 2015. -
Q: What elements should be included on a sports championship ring?
A: Championship rings may include the team name and the year of the championship. They may also incorporate the name or initials of the individual participant. -
Q: Which finger do you wear a class ring on?
A: A class ring is typically worn on the ring finger of the right hand. This is meant to reserve the ring finger on the left hand for an engagement ring or a wedding ring. -
Q: How do Chinese linking rings work?
A: The Chinese Linking Rings illusion is achieved by using rings that appear to be solid but actually have gaps to allow other rings to pass through them. The illusion can also be achieved by using multiple pre-linked rings that can be made to appear separate to the audience. When a magician performs the illusions of the Chinese Linking Rings, he appears to make solid steel rings pass through one another, linking and unlinking or otherwise interacting in impossible ways.
