[Jewelry making - Article 00528] - [Orchid] A Clever Adjustable ring shank?

[Mary Ann Archer]

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Hi All,

    I have seen the adjustable shanks in Rio and Stuller and have even
    written to one....perhaps Finger fit, with no reply, even though
    their website states they do custom jobs...........mmmmmmmmmm. 

    The adjustable shank I saw opened and was smooth on the botton of
    the ring.....no buckle bulging out. The simple mechanism was inside
    the shank and it opened when the customer pulled up on her solitaire
    diamond. It reminded me of the kind of closure one would see on a
    hollow bangle bracelet, except that it didn't open all the
    way......just enough to enlarge the size to get on and off. This one
    was no lightweight either and it was a tight fit and worked great.
    Her ring was yellow gold and the device, when opened, was white gold
    I believe. 

    Anyone ever see such a device? 

    Thanks to everyone who replied about the ring shanks thus far. 

Mary Ann Archer
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