Ring stuck on a swollen finger? Here’s what to try
Try these two methods first. Still stuck? We cut rings off for A$35.
1. Ice water, hand up high
If your finger is injured, numb, blue or pale, or very painful, seek urgent medical help before trying these methods.
- Put the finger in a cup of ice water and hold it above your head for about 10 minutes.
- Add soap or a little oil, then twist the ring gently off. Don’t force it.
2. The string method
- Wrap dental floss snugly round the finger, coils touching, from the fingertip side of the knuckle down to the ring.
- Tuck the end nearest the ring under it, so it comes out on the hand side.
- Unwind that end towards your fingertip. The ring slides off over the floss.
Stop if it hurts. If the ring won’t move, unwind all the floss straight away.
Still stuck? We’ll cut it off for A$35
Our Swiss-made Bergeon cutter goes through gold, silver and platinum bands and shouldn’t hurt. Local hospitals often send patients to us. We can rejoin and resize the ring after.
92 Young Street, Frankston VIC 3199
Common questions
How much does it cost to cut a ring off?
A$35 at our Frankston workshop. Fixing the ring afterwards is quoted separately.Does cutting a ring off hurt?
It shouldn’t. We use a Swiss-made Bergeon ring cutter, built to cut the band without harming your finger.Can a ring be fixed after it’s cut off?
Usually, yes. We join the band again and can resize it at the same time.
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