Used to do this for a living as a young man. Now, 40 years later I plan to do it as a hobby. I have a lot of my old hand tools. Always has been very soothing for me.
@MiriLOVESmakeup12 жыл бұрын
Your wife is lucky to have you... I’ve always wanted a jeweler at home...when if you need a ring smaller, because your finer is 5.5 and you always get 7’s instead of me using a bandaid to make it smaller, I’d ask you to fix it
@cesarmendoza65676 ай бұрын
Would love to see what this looks like at a smaller scale. Do you have all these tools or can you get away with a lot less, if your jsut resizing for yourself, friends & fam here and there.
@johnmurphy42589 ай бұрын
Worked as a jeweler for over thirty y years. Now approaching 80 I enjoy seeing what I used to do. Very good video
@Wilma.Flintstone3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing this and for Sergei's hard work! In these days of computers taking over everything, it's nice to still see craftmanship, skill and artistry at work :)
@charlesshoemaker7899 Жыл бұрын
Perfectly said man
@RPREYNO9 жыл бұрын
You guys are fast! Sergei is a master craftsman!
@darkshadowsx59493 жыл бұрын
you gotta be fast to make money.
@versterker19812 жыл бұрын
Fantastic Video, so informative, and stunning work on Sergey's part. A real reminder of how important the touch of an extremely skilled craftsman is. Thank You.
@susannewman56699 жыл бұрын
And I want to say Sergei did a beautiful job.
8 жыл бұрын
+Susan Newman He did decent job ,yes. Only because he don't use the "solder" ,he weld the ring . NOT many jewelers weld the rings together .
@wewd6 жыл бұрын
You must weld platinum due to the high fusing temperature. Gold and silver can be soldered.
@classicuniquegifts97045 жыл бұрын
You can slightly see where the ring isn't rounded 100% where it was welded and I think that's the only noticeable thing to someone with a good eye. But I was a bench jeweler apprentice before and people think it's a chill, work with your hands, artsy job but it's kinda like McDonald's as in fast pace. I had many rings come back for repolishing, finishing, and stone setting after I was done because the environment during the holidays was crazy and the floor was full. But these jewelers come to work and can get a load of 300 or more rings to be resized, repaired, redesigned, or polished and the clock doesn't stop ticking. He did great!!
@damok99999 жыл бұрын
At 1:00 is a great tool that can save time aligning the ends flush. Bow Closing Ring Bending Brass Jaw Pliers by Eurotools. It looks like he has the brass covered in duct tape to protect the ring surface. This tool is going on my list, thanks! Protecting the stone in water while soldering is new to my as well. Nice tips!
@starbattles18 жыл бұрын
thats a craftsman
@nikko164910 жыл бұрын
Very nice instructional Christopher..Serge! very excellent craftsmanship sir. Very nice work.
@lam_and_dog6 жыл бұрын
This is a great, well produced and informative video. Well done.
@danielbuxton44932 жыл бұрын
Beautiful to watch a master at work.
@ranginijeyatharan666511 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing this video
@danseabreeze14048 жыл бұрын
NICE! Much better than adding beads to the inside shank to make it feel smaller on the finger. It's probably much more complicated when the ring is thicker and has grooves all around to do it the professional way as shown in the video.
@Themrleonkennedy17 жыл бұрын
Dan Seabreeze I had that gold beads added because I didn't want them taking gold
@huskyfluffy7 жыл бұрын
Dan Seabreeze why would they take the gold?
@danseabreeze14047 жыл бұрын
When a ring is too big for your finger they cut the shank (inside part of the ring facing the palm) to remove a small amount of gold then solder it together again to form a smaller ring.
@coreyeganjewelry7 жыл бұрын
Dan, sizing beads are usually offered when the customer has large knuckles but a skinny finger. The beads can work over the knuckle but a smaller all-around band cant. You can also ask for the sliver of gold back from where they size your ring down, but bear in mind that they take out just 2.5mm per size, and that's not including the width of the two sawblade cuts. The sad part is you probably paid more to ADD the gold beads to your ring than the value of any gold that was removed.
@bakrhaltam8 жыл бұрын
he seemed pretty rough on the ring, i like to take my time when sizing an expensive ring. but putting the stone in water is pretty convenient, i coat the stone with a compound called got-stop which keeps the stone cool even if very high temperatures are used. im going to go and try the water method right now.
@annrochon49285 жыл бұрын
He wasn't rough on the ring grow a pair but I also like to take my time when sizing an expensive ring
@mds1986ms3 жыл бұрын
A paste that some how stops heat transfer? That doesn't seem physics friendly.
@naturesown18073 жыл бұрын
To me, It just looked like he knew what he was doing.
@palmeadia Жыл бұрын
@@mds1986ms I don't think anything was stated to imply the stopping of 'heat transfer'. The compound does exactly the opposite.
@superlady29602 жыл бұрын
He makes it look so easy ❤
@FrekiTheMercenary7 жыл бұрын
oddly relaxing and interesting
@seanwarren93576 жыл бұрын
MercenaryMH shop work always makes me drowsy. XD There's no sleep better than machine shop sleep.
@mellio90776 жыл бұрын
very nice! 👍 thanks for sharing. any tips on avoiding firescale if this was a sterling ring? i.e., how would you protect it from oxidation while the stone setting is in water, and how would you keep up the temperature at the solder joint while the sterling is conducting that heat into the water? maybe is there a different method to size a ring down with highly conducive metals?
@brandonstandinger6671 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing this, I learned a lot, very much appreciated.
@abstractbybrian7 жыл бұрын
That is amazing talent. I'm 52 years young. How does one get into that type of work? Where do you begin? I would love to do that kind of work. Thanks.
@seanwarren93576 жыл бұрын
It's a good question. There are quite a few jobs in the field. I'd imagine if you get the tools and practice you can do the work freelance if you're good and earn a reputation. That said, look at metal craft courses at a fine arts college, course availability is limited but for special students(less than 8 credits per quarter), and students over 50, I have seen alot of accommodation, so that's a good option as well. I will be bronze casting next quarter, myself, which is pretty awesome if you ask me. :D Good luck!
@susannewman56699 жыл бұрын
I wish I could apprentice to do this! I love jewelry.
@Mj-et3bk3 жыл бұрын
wow excellent craftmanship
@TheMagicRiddle9 жыл бұрын
All these processes! How much platinum powder ended up on the floor of the workshop????
@edwin7026 жыл бұрын
At 6:24 you can see the joint still has an indented un-flushed surface on the shank. Did I see it wrong?
@KevboKev6 жыл бұрын
I saw it too, and purposely started looking through the comments to see if anyone else saw it. Quickly glancing, you wouldn't notice, but I'm a stickler for detail. It would bother me. haha
@agvgrande91745 жыл бұрын
I saw it too! Failed..
@MagisterVeritas5 жыл бұрын
I saw that also but upon further inspection I think it is just an optical illusion from the different things reflecting in the metal.
@AlisonRistovski4 жыл бұрын
It’s a reflection.
@blkhwkbenitez4 жыл бұрын
I seen it too
@xNecromancerxxx10 ай бұрын
I need to find someone like this that’ll take in a intern… I wish people like this were more willing to teach the younger generation that is really interested in this kind of work… I tried the same thing with gunsmithing but, again, I couldn’t find anyone willing to teach me the skills that schooling doesn’t teach…
@user-tm4dl8sk5v6 жыл бұрын
جيد جدا .عمل رائع وجميل يستحق الثناء .انت صاحب موهبة .اتمنى لك النجاح والاستمرار .
@angelinajoanie3 жыл бұрын
This is so interesting to watch.
@phyllismontoroula64545 жыл бұрын
I just had my diamond heart ruby ring sized and fixed the jeweler did wonderful job I'm very happy with it.
@lagranarob-38812 жыл бұрын
Is it me or was I able to see the soldered portion in the finished ring?
@Grans200519 күн бұрын
My wife reacts to white gold/silver so we opted for platinum rings. They were fine for 10 years untill she sent them to our jeweller to re size. Since having had it back the ring reacts with her skin. Is there any way they have used other materials in the re sizing? Any advise on this welcome?
@jimmydawd26197 жыл бұрын
the is excellent job you have done with the ring wow
@michaelkennedy22565 жыл бұрын
sweet - that's a skilled artist!!!
@MsLuminescence7 жыл бұрын
Helpful video - thanks! Love the accent.
@TheVeronicaGhoul3 жыл бұрын
This was fun to watch. (:
@lehman6 жыл бұрын
thanks, I was wondering how you dothat.
@achevere19913 жыл бұрын
Impressive video! Great job!
@duocmat51923 жыл бұрын
thanks .
@Theyarediviiine4 жыл бұрын
skilled work!
@mousemaffeo10817 ай бұрын
Hello, im a bit new to silver smithing, im still getting the professional tools bought and delivered, ive watched your video over and over to help set me in the right direction with the correct tools. Now, i have practice metals, but i know it will take awhile before im good enough to truly fix my favorite pieces, is there a way i could pay you to resize a few rings and repair a bracelet for me? They're sterling silver, with stones, from orange and blue topaz , onyx, all the way to Swarovski crystals. Can you please help?
@theotraveler58933 жыл бұрын
It's always a pleasure to see a master Craftsman at work 👌🏻💪🏻📐
@Anyblacker9 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to resize a ring to make it smaller without cutting it? And if not, what happens with the little piece cutted?
@Anyblacker9 жыл бұрын
Well then, certainly I have no choice
@atozer25475 жыл бұрын
If the ring was cut off it was because it was too tight yes? Why did you make it smaller.?
@Mj-et3bk3 жыл бұрын
its a very beautiful ring
@airsoftgunjk2 жыл бұрын
Very well narrated
@eddiedav61622 жыл бұрын
Great job
@thinhhoan15427 жыл бұрын
Nhin thay mo Han toi thich qua.uoc gi minh co the dat mua.
@danielcavazos50094 жыл бұрын
Do you need to steam clean it in between the tripoli polish and the rouge polish?
@feiwong709 ай бұрын
Will the ring inner circle be perfectly round? Why do you not measure the ring size again? (I assume the customer might have requested to reduce to a certain size/mm? Thanks.
@harvestfarms5 жыл бұрын
So you charge to make smaller and get to keep some gold for yourself. Nice deal.
@linneaphillis21344 жыл бұрын
Probably not. When I have had rings sized. I get the gold piece back in a baggie. My jeweler says to keep it in case I want to size back up.
@YelenaBlanka Жыл бұрын
@@linneaphillis2134 👍🏼 now that’s the type of jeweler anyone should have! Transparency and loyalty brings back the same in return 😇
@johnhughes964 Жыл бұрын
This is actually why I looked up this video lol. I wonder if they would let you keep the bit they cut off because it is yours after all.
@achilleuspetreas3828 Жыл бұрын
They charge because they're performing a service, numbnuts. Unless you want to wear an oversized ring or have all the expensive tools and skills to resize it, this is a deal.
@MichaelKLee-jf7qs9 ай бұрын
Why don’t you try and make it smaller and see how easy it is. If you have the knowledge to do it, then you’re not going to a jeweler to get the job done… lol
@kenisthistoo7499 Жыл бұрын
The way the guy was describing the process reminds me so much of Mr Rodgers Neighborhood 😅
@ntwadumela374 Жыл бұрын
well done !
@sonashawky68024 жыл бұрын
Silver or white gold . Nice work
@lizziefashionlover6 жыл бұрын
Beautiful ring omg
@mintosnake42905 жыл бұрын
What happens if it has engraving words on the inside the ring?
@Bouzoukiellas5 жыл бұрын
Recut
@noryv43248 жыл бұрын
Can you resize fashion jewelry plated in 18kt gold?
@Traveler-gs1lc Жыл бұрын
What size diamond was that? Debating between 4 and 6 prong.
@michelesullivan13174 жыл бұрын
Very interesting!
@bb8218 Жыл бұрын
Nice technique sir. Sir can it be done on 9.25 starling silver with solitaire AD stones or any other imitation ring? Or this flame process will ruin the total ring if it's not pure silver?
@tuncaygur46563 жыл бұрын
Kolay gelsin, güzel işler... Take it easy, good work.
@Saywhatohno4 жыл бұрын
We are opening up a jewellery shop and i need those machines. Where can i buy them? also need moulds for the ring? where can i get all the tools?
@wallystevens17056 жыл бұрын
Very professional high-quality work I enjoyed your video👍
@Pinkalicious1127 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to resize a gold plated ring and if so how easy or difficult is it to do?
@bookrokodil6 жыл бұрын
Pinky Malin yes, whatever the base metal is used to bond it, then re plate the ring
@Nico777t8 жыл бұрын
awesome !
8 жыл бұрын
+Nico777t hahahahahahah
@Stocks_Up4 жыл бұрын
Satisfying
@vp28haay9 жыл бұрын
Wow. Amazing!
@victorcruz16709 ай бұрын
😊
@biancavara43035 жыл бұрын
So I get a silver ring at 7 size and resize it up to 8 or 8.5,will it weaken the ring itself?
@BadRonald14 жыл бұрын
But it looks like he never sized it. How do you know the size without measuring it ?
@0010381030A7 жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@3signets7 жыл бұрын
Great video walk through thanks.
@ajr12475 жыл бұрын
How much does it cost to resize the ring?
@koudewraak10344 жыл бұрын
35$, 32,50€
@1963zinnia4 жыл бұрын
If it cost , ask to keep the left over previous metal whether is gold or platinum
@bigmax1839 Жыл бұрын
Bro I watched this thinking about resizing my ring. Can I just send to you lol. How much
@lxlxleech8 жыл бұрын
the little saw used to cut a section out of the ring 0:48 what is that saw called?
@ktran188 жыл бұрын
+lxlxleech jewellers hack saw
@vijaykumaragroya23755 жыл бұрын
शुक्रिया भाई 👍👌👌
@brelove19863 жыл бұрын
He said it will burn ur eyes... I see a difference in my vision now
@Salve_Regina8 Жыл бұрын
Wow!!
@VikasKumar-ox7wc6 жыл бұрын
please tell about your camera... i want to purchase this now ....nice clearity... atleast cost and name detail
@ak0e6 жыл бұрын
If you had to cut the ring off for being too small, why are you sizing it smaller? Also no rhodium process after steaming? Thats really white platinum....
@Jinjin000w5 жыл бұрын
0:27 “We’ll start with a fresh ring”. The ring designs were also very different. I think they just wanted to show the process behind it.
@ak0e5 жыл бұрын
@@Jinjin000w starting with a fresh ring and a damaged one are not the same process. Too many possible issues and sometimes liability. So not the same process. Wish it was though!
@Saywhatohno4 жыл бұрын
what is the crucible called with the water? and what is holding the ring?
@lunerlight65423 жыл бұрын
Your funny 😄 and there’s the doorbell haha
@TKatiehoang9 жыл бұрын
I got my pave engagement ring resized by a local jeweler. the joint is a little crooked and i can still see mark of the resized on the inside where it was sealed together. is this an easy fix. i dont want it to be thinner or worse if he messed up because obviously his craftsmanship isnt great.
@BigMPC8 жыл бұрын
as a jeweler yes it is an easy fix. They probably didn't file it right or polished it enough. If you're worried about being thinner you can also get a half shank and it will be like brand new.
@cannibaljohnson.24093 жыл бұрын
Sergei.. I want your bench...
@apokont4 жыл бұрын
Is it possible with stainless steel?
@danielmatthews1636 Жыл бұрын
Would die for Sergei
@1djarman4 жыл бұрын
I have been a jeweler for 25 years.. i saw a many mistakes. he def had good technique in some stages. omg. Im going to have to start a channel. nor have i ever heat sank a diamond, and part of the stone -the culet was dry. thats sooooo dangerous, the final pic on the finished item. i would not have shown, before inspecting . for it was obliviously not perfect.
@palmeadia Жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more
@mariahgreen22234 жыл бұрын
Idk why I held my breath the entire video
@pavy4152 жыл бұрын
This process costs 200-300 dollars to do fyi for platinum
@tehniyattariq71158 жыл бұрын
how to tighten size of iron ring?1 inch
@IslandGal968163 жыл бұрын
Now I know and why it costs $50+ per ring to resize down professionally 🤪
@ikkigochannel66606 жыл бұрын
Awesome 👍
@Serob_Grigoryan6 жыл бұрын
👏
@marilyngazelle69475 жыл бұрын
Goodjob :)
@Sparx-rv8uk7 жыл бұрын
Where are you located? I'm looking to get 2 rings fixed
@luckychauhan92326 жыл бұрын
wow
@cindyober25868 жыл бұрын
Want to know if that ring comes in gold
@ThatSB3 жыл бұрын
You would think that when dealing with such expensive rings and stones, you would keep the work area a bit cleaner
@justus43314 жыл бұрын
You don’t remove the stone?
@rajeshwick33863 жыл бұрын
How much cost
@allanah2cute6 жыл бұрын
How long does It usually take to do this?
@Funkfreed5 жыл бұрын
when they remove that extra metal to it(mine would be white gold) what happens to it does the jeweler have them forever or do they solder it back together with the other section of the ring?
@shibbidydoowop2 жыл бұрын
If they brazed the cut piece back in the ring, it would be the same size as the starting diameter. Brazing metal or solders typically have a lower melting point than the work piece otherwise it would all melt and droop. The jewelers keep any leftover scrap and collect it over time, melt it all together and sell it for somewhere near spot after assay
@nofd1977 Жыл бұрын
Better get that micro piece back. Might be worth big $$! Lolol
@TendoTheDude9 ай бұрын
I would assume if people saw a ring reemoveed duee to being too small, they may be coming back to watch a ring be resized by...idk making larger to fit not smaller?