How to Use a Ring Stretcher

This tool stretches the metal shank of stone-set rings or wedding bands, enlarging the ring size when other stretchers cannot be used. Sold with a wooden storage box and includes 17 polished roller dies (8 half-round dies, 8 V dies and 1 plain die) for ring sizes 5 and up.

Instructions

Step 1

Attach the ring stretcher to a sturdy surface (screws not included).

Step 2

Turn the chrome plated handle counterclockwise to open.

Step 3

Select a die that best matches the ring shank (half-round, "V" or plain), then match the width of the die's groove to the ring.

Step 4

Lift the chrome-plated pin, place the selected die on top of the black gear (the hole in the die goes over the peg on the gear), then replace the pin.

Step 5

Place the ring to be stretched onto the shaft connected to the base and tighten the handle.

Step 6

Continue tightening while rotating the handle 360 degrees to stretch a plain band or back and forth for a ring with setting.

Use caution when stretching rings with set stones.

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