[Jewelry making - Article 00114] - Re: [Orchid] Removing wedding ring without cutting it

[Lee]

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>     My technique is to have the person turn his (for some reason women
>     don't have this situation) hand palm side up. I give the person a
>     small paper towel. I put as little as two drops next to the ring
>     and have the person rotate the ring to get some of the Windex under
>     the metal. It works quickly every time. A lot cleaner I think than
>     creme. He uses the towel to wipe off the residue et voilE1.
>     Spraying need not be involved. 

    I am forced to cut off at least 1 ring per week, on average. Of the
    customers that come to us for this sevice, less than 10% are
    removable by windex alone or "finger wrapping" with floss. The
    remaining 90+% break down pretty close to: 

    30% who have not removed their ring(s) for years and have gained a
    lot of weight since they put them on. 40% who have damaged thier
    finger and it has swelled up 3 to 5 sizes with fluid and inflamation.
    25% who have developed arthritis in the knuckles and need the
    ring(s) off for a medical procedure. 

    and 

    5% who were goofing around and forced on a friend or relatives ring
    to "see how it would look", usually without permission. 

    I would certainly think twice about using the "finger wrapping"
    method unless the "patient" signed a waiver holding you harmless for
    any consequences, such as the possibility of nerve damage causing
    permanent tingling, pain, or a sensation of cold, such as Raynaud's
    Syndrome or other circulatory problems. Even WITH a waiver, a
    sympathetic jury could award a sizeable sum if they thoiught that you
    were negligent in your actions. 

Lee Cornelius
Vegas Jewelers
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