Why Rings Bend and Break

A diamond ring, while being an extremely durable piece of jewelry, can bend and break from sufficient force. Hopefully your diamond and silver ring will not meet such a fate, but if you have already experienced this kind of event and wondered why it happened, following is a list of reasons why the damage may have occurred.

The Ring Getting Worn or Old

Wearing a diamond ring for years without the proper upkeep guarantees one thing – it will stack up a lot of wear. The bottom section, which always takes the most abuse, slowly wears away till you one day notice the band is almost paper-thin. Moreover, the thinner a band is to begin with, the more easily it can take heat from your hands and start bending.

The Ring Being Too Thin Originally

Many rings start off thin, and it is unwise to expect them to last as long as their chunkier counterparts. Beefing up the shank would cost you substantially, so you need to choose what matters more to you. These days men’s bands are usually thicker and made out of tough metals like platinum and stainless steel.

Sizing Thinning it Out

A jeweler who is not careful when resizing your ring can leave the band a lot thinner than when you gave it to him. While cutting, soldering, filing, and polishing can take away a lot of metal, a true craftsman can minimize that.