You go to put on your silicone ring and realize it’s stretched out. Easy fix, right? You’ll just cut a small piece out with scissors and then use gorilla glue or something to mend it back together. After it dries for a few hours, it should be good to go! Wrong. You might think there are ways you can shrink your silicone rings on your own. Whether it’s boiling water, cutting a piece out or placing it in the microwave, you might have scoured the internet wondering how you can shrink your ring without destroying it. Unfortunately, all those methods will destroy your ring. But that’s where we come in! How to Avoid Resizing Your Ring Before you even purchase your silicone ring, you’ll need to know how tight should a ring be. Without knowing how snug your ring should or shouldn’t fit on your finger, it opens you up to having more issues with the rings you purchase in the long run. Our rings are made from durable, quality silicone, but if you don’t take the time to purchase the proper size, then you might be left feeling like you purchased something inadequate —so take our advice! Make Sure You Get the Right Ring with Our Ring Size Chart Additionally, you should always measure your finger properly. Use our ring size chart to measure your finger, or anyone else’s you’ll be getting a ring for. It’s important to measure your finger properly because each finger is a different size. Without the correct size, you could potentially run into ordering a ring that’s too big or too small. And, if it’s too small, then you might accidentally cause ring avulsion or get your ring stuck on your finger and then have to have it cut off. How to Tell If You Need to Resize Your Ring Check to see if any of these apply to you before deciding if you need to resize your ring: It slides off your finger after working out. Throughout the day, our hands and feet swell. There’s a variety of reasons for this, but you can easily tell after finishing a workout. If your ring still slides off your finger after a full-on cardio workout that lasted for at least 30 minutes, then your ring might be too big. It won’t twist or turn on your finger. If your ring won’t twist or turn on your finger with some pressure, then your ring is actually too small. While you don’t want too much give on your finger, you also want to be able to move your ring easily. Browse Our Options for Silicone Rings Your ring doesn’t slide on your finger while in the cold. Similar to if your ring slides off after working out, the opposite occurring in the cold means your ring isn’t fitting properly. In the cooler months, your rings should fit loosely on your finger because your fingers contract in cold weather. However, it shouldn’t fit too loose. If it’s falling off, even after you return inside and your fingers adjust to room temperature, then your ring is definitely too big. Source: Marben/Shutterstock.com What to Do If You Need to Resize Your Ring If you’ve realized your ring is too big (or too small), and you need to resize it, what should you do? Follow these tips for some guidance on resizing your ring. Contact customer service. Our friendly associates are always here to help. Because we know how stressful ring shopping can be, we recommend contacting us to ensure you’ve measured your finger properly after following the size chart. There’s a chance you might have misinterpreted or skipped a step — and that’s okay! We’re here to ensure you get the best ring for your lifestyle. Start a ring exchange. If you realize your ring is too big or small within 60 days of the date it was delivered to you, then you can start the ring exchange process with us. As part of our return and exchange policy, every customer gets a one-time, anytime, any reason replacement warranty for our rings. Whether you broke it trying one of those DIY shrinkage methods or you measured incorrectly and ordered the wrong size, you can exchange or replace your ring once at no cost to you! Purchase a new ring. If you’re outside of our exchange limit date range, or you have already replaced your ring once, then you’ll need to purchase a new ring. We recommend double- and triple-checking the ring sizing before you purchase your ring. Additionally, don’t forget to consider the width of the band. Thicker bands will fit more snugly and thinner bands will fit more loosely.