How To Repair A Thin Ring Shank

After decades of wear, the band or "shank" of this vintage ring needs to be replaced! The old thinned out section is cut out and replaced with a new thicker piece of gold.

This jewelry repair method (known as a "reshank") was performed by myself, a goldsmith. With a new thicker shank installed, this ring can be worn and enjoyed for years to come.

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[kellieross]

I was a sales associate for a large jewelry retailer and we dealt with sending out repairs on a regular basis. Your videos have really educated me on how involved and specialized your craft is! I have a whole new appreciation!

[stormyeffects]

You know you’ve found a good partner when your relationship outlasts your ring

[lauradarnall]

What a beautiful looking Ring I love old antique

[lauren]

Goldsmithing is so amazing. I love watching these videos. We use similar equipment in dentistry, I would love to do what you do!

[UrBrother_]

I don’t know how I never found and subscribed before, thanks Algorithm!!!

[sarahmorley]

I need to do this to my Grandmother's engagement ring that I like to wear every day but the band is so thin now it hurts my finger. Thx for the tip.

[what_kay_says]

Although it has nothing to do with the description of the video, I was really hoping to also see the top of the ring...

[FishesAndLoaves]

I’m having this done. Transferring from a thin band to a heavy gold band!

[TheGhostQuarter]

I was very proud of myself that i was able to look at the thumbnail and figure out what you did. You did a good job I just happened to put together how you did it.

[stevejones]

a question if you don't mind answering, at what point do you remove the stone or stones when doing this type of repair does it come down to the type of stone or the type of heat your using eg, propane or oxy i understand that this would differ from gold and silver

[stephluisa]

Is that platinum. I’ve had mine put away because it broke on the band and it was most painful injury getting stuck in my finger. I need
to find a place that can fix it. Thanks for the video.

[greentape]

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[jim]

What was the retail cost for this job?

[Yeakerr]

I worked as a fabricator in a sheetmetal shop used lots of silver solder so my question is .are you using low temp silver solder or something else ?

[muffadalkothariful]

Wht you applied mam to protect stone from heating?
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Thank you for so nice video

[melissab]

This is the first video of yours I have seen, so I am wondering if that is 14K gold? Or is this a vintage costume jewelry? I any event, do you use rhodium plating for both gold and costume jewelry? Sorry if this is a dumb question.

[chrismurphy]

Not seeing many (any?) answers to questions, but I shall try anyway - how much would something like this cost, generally

[elizabethjoseph]

Does this make the ring weak at the new join or would it be ok after the repair?

[JMac-]

What stats on a ring setting do you recommend, what metal is best, what size proportions are well built to last?

[Sidrafonas]

Hey! Love your videos and keep rewatching them! Could you tell me what kind of flux do you use ?