resizing valuable old silver ring

[fel]

Hi,

I recently purchased a ring by Antonio Pineda, a rather well known Mexican Taxco artist, and am looking to have it resized. Unfortunately, I have not found anyone who is willing to do this, given that much of the value of the ring is associated with 3 maker and origin marks. I do think the ring has been resized in the past, and probably made larger, so I am looking to take it back to probably something closer to the original size. I would also consider putting dots in it to make it smaller. I live in a large city, Phla., and have tried quite a few shops with no success. Does anyone know of someone in the Phila. area who would do this?

Thanks much!

 

[Lee Little]

Not in Philly but curious as to what it looks like. Must be bezel set?

 

[fel]

Hi,

I just saw this reply. I ended up getting dots added to the ring rather than resizing it. A picture of the ring is attached, but it doesn't show the ring part all that well. I had the dots added at Cuggini's -- a place I highly recommend for very economical jewelry repair/resizing.

-Fel

 

[Lee Little]

Ah, I understand now after re-reading, the jewelers were afraid of ruining the stamps inside the band, I was thinking they were concerned about the stone but a jeweler could easily remove that one before putting any heat to it.
Very pretty by the way. Best regards, Lee