How (And Why) to Reset Your Engagement Ring

Your engagement ring is more than just a beautiful piece of jewelry. It symbolizes your unique relationship, a special proposal memory, and the commitment between you and your partner for the rest of your lives. Because it’s such an important piece of jewelry, it should reflect your style. Whether you just got your ring or you’ve had it for years, resetting your engagement ring can be the perfect way to match your ring to your aesthetic. In this article we’ll explore how, and why, to reset your engagement ring. Let’s get started!

What is Resetting?

The setting on your ring indicates the way in which your ring is held in the metal band. If your ring is bezel set, it means that the stone is nestled within the band, and if it’s cathedral set, it means that your stone is perched on top of the band with prongs, elevating the stone. You can reset your ring to change the type of setting. For example, swapping the cathedral setting for a bezel setting. A jeweler can perform this alteration for you, but the time and price will vary based on the changes you’d like to make, the setting you currently have, and the condition of your ring.

Why Reset Your Engagement Ring?

There are all kinds of reasons you may want to consider resetting your engagement ring. Here are just a few:

Practicality 

You might have fallen in love with the look of a basket setting, where the stone is prominently set high above the band. But if you’re an active person and you notice that your ring keeps getting snagged on your sweaters or dinged on your desk, you might want to consider getting a different setting to protect the ring (and your clothes – those snags are hard to fix). 

Style preference change

Maybe when you got engaged you were into the art-deco style, but now you’re into minimalist style. Trends change, preferences change, and so can your jewelry! You can still use your beautiful stone in a different setting to make sure the ring you wear every day is up to date with your own style.

A teardrop diamond bezel ring

Surprise proposal

If your partner surprised you with a proposal and a ring that they picked out, a) how romantic, and b) it might just not be your style. (But points to them for trying!) If the ring your partner picked out for you doesn’t mesh with your other jewelry, is the wrong metal for your skin tone, or just isn’t your vibe, you can easily reset your ring to make sure it’s what you want – without starting from scratch — or hurting your partner’s feelings. 

Customization

You might have some other heirloom stones from your family that you’d like to include in your ring. Resetting your ring gives you the opportunity to incorporate other elements into the design. Or, maybe it’s your anniversary and you’re ready for a few bigger stones to add to the center of your ring. Resetting it will allow you to upgrade your stone situation accordingly. 

How You Can Reset Your Engagement Ring

So now that you know why you may want to reset your ring, let’s discuss how to go about it:

Look for inspiration

Start by looking around online for inspiration. Go on Pinterest, Instagram, or TikTok to search for ring settings that interest you. When you see one that catches your eye, save it and then take a look at all the rings that have piqued your interest. From there, figure out what is it about those rings that speaks to you — are they all bezel set? Are all they glamorously large? Are they minimalist and dainty? Once you have a good understanding of what you’re looking for, then you can proceed with your resetting.

Talk to a jeweler

Next, talk to a jeweler about your ideas. If you have a local jeweler, feel free to go in and bring your ring and some inspirations pictures to give them a visual understanding of what you want to do. Or you can go online and send a request to our team at Quick Jewelry Repairs. Just send us a photo and a little bit of information about what you want to do, and we’ll get right back to you with an estimate. And if you’re looking for something totally different with your ring that might require more than a reset, send us a custom request!

Send it off for adjustment

Then, the jeweler (either at your local store or our team) will replace the ring according to your preferences. We’ll send it back to you, or you can pick it up at your local store once it’s ready and your new-to-you ring will be good to go!

No matter why you want to reset your engagement ring, now you know that it’s possible with the right team. Get in touch with our jewelers today to get the engagement ring of your dreams!