How Much Does Ring Resizing Cost in Ontario? (2026 Guide)

Sizing a typical gold ring down in Ontario usually runs about $50–$90; sizing up usually $70–$150 or more, because new gold is added at market price. Silver is cheaper (often $30–$60) and platinum more ($100–$200+). There is no flat rate — here is exactly what moves the price, from a GIA Graduate Gemologist who resizes rings on-site in London every day.

What Moves the Price Up or Down

Three things set the cost of a resizing: the metal (silver is the least expensive, gold mid-range, platinum the most), the direction (sizing down removes metal; sizing up adds it at today’s market price), and how far you’re going (each additional size adds labour and material). Band width and style matter too — a wide or heavily detailed band takes more metal and more finishing time.

Stones change the job as well. Heat-sensitive gemstones may need protecting or unsetting, and rings with side stones often need prongs checked and retightened after sizing — a careful shop includes this in the work.

Typical 2026 Price Ranges in Ontario

As a working guide: sterling silver $30–$60; sizing a gold band down $50–$90; sizing gold up one size $70–$150 or more depending on karat, width and the day’s gold price; platinum $100–$200+. Complex jobs — multiple sizes, eternity-style bands, antique restorations — are quoted individually. Treat any flat advertised price with caution: if it doesn’t account for metal and width, a corner is being cut somewhere.

When a Ring Shouldn’t Be Resized

Full eternity bands (stones all the way around), tension-set rings, and some deeply engraved or patterned bands can’t be resized without compromising them. In those cases a jeweller may suggest sizing beads or a spring insert instead — small additions inside the band that snug the fit without altering the design.

How to Get an Exact Price in London

Bring the ring in. At Daniel A Jewellery (467 Wharncliffe Road South, London) the assessment is free: we check the metal, width, stones and design, and quote the exact price on the spot before any work begins. Because a goldsmith is on-site at all times, most resizings are done the same day, often while you wait. Call (519) 660-8383 or walk in — Monday to Friday 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturday 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does ring resizing take?

Most rings are resized the same day at our London store, often while you wait, because the work is done on-site rather than shipped out.

Does resizing weaken a ring?

Not when done properly. The joint is welded, reshaped and polished so it’s as strong as the rest of the band — done right, you won’t find the seam.

Is it cheaper to size down than up?

Usually, yes. Sizing down removes metal, while sizing up adds precious metal at market price, so going up generally costs more.