Has your ring ever become stuck on your finger without warning?
It can happen to anyone. Swollen fingers caused by travel, long-haul flights, hot weather, or even natural changes in your body throughout the day—such as in the morning or evening—can make a ring that normally slips off with ease suddenly impossible to remove.
In this article, we'll explain what to do if your ring gets stuck, along with the safe and reliable ring removal service available at our workshop.
What to Do If Your Ring Gets Stuck
Stay Calm and Reduce Swelling
A ring may become stuck due to temporary swelling caused by factors such as walking for long periods while traveling or consuming too much salt. Try cooling your hand with cold water or raising it above heart level to help reduce swelling before attempting to remove the ring.
Use Soap, Hand Cream, or Oil
Apply a small amount of soap, hand cream, or oil between your finger and the ring to reduce friction. Gently twist the ring back and forth while slowly easing it off your finger. Avoid pulling forcefully, as this can make swelling worse.
Remove the Ring Using the String or Ribbon Method
This technique involves threading a piece of string or thin ribbon under the ring, then wrapping it snugly around your finger toward the fingertip. As you carefully unwind the string, the ring gradually slides over the compressed finger and can be removed more easily.
By this stage, if your ring still won't come off, it's completely understandable to start feeling concerned.
If you've read this far, there's a good chance you've already tried all of the methods above.
Still Can't Remove Your Ring After Trying Everything? Visit Our Store for Professional Help!
If you've tried every method and your ring still won't come off—or your finger is becoming swollen, discolored, or painful—don't force it. Seek help from a professional jeweler as soon as possible.
Located in Tokyo's Sangenjaya neighborhood, Fujimori Tokyo is a jewelry atelier with master craftsmen who have over 50 years of experience. Using a specialized ring cutter, we can safely and precisely remove a stuck ring while minimizing the risk of injury to your finger.
For this procedure, we'll use a ring cutter, a specialized tool designed to safely cut and remove rings.
This is where we cut the ring.
We'll slide the tool gently between your ring and finger, then rotate it around the inside of the ring to trim it evenly.
Time required: Approximately 5 minutes.
So far, this method has successfully solved the issue for every customer who visited us, including those who had already tried various other solutions elsewhere.
How Our Ring Cutting Differs from Emergency Services
While fire departments can cut rings in emergencies, the tools they use are designed for speed rather than precision. As a result, the cut edges are often rough, making it much more difficult to restore the ring to its original condition afterward.
At our workshop, every ring is carefully cut by a skilled craftsman with repair and restoration in mind. By creating a clean, precise cut, we minimize damage to your treasured ring and make it possible to restore it beautifully after the emergency has been resolved.
This is an example of a ring that has been carefully cut with precision by our skilled artisans, allowing it to be seamlessly restored to its original shape with a flawless finish when rejoined.
Pricing & Services
Traveling and can't have your ring resized right now? No problem.
Whether you'd like us to simply cut off your ring for now and have it resized later by your trusted local jeweler, or you're unable to arrange resizing while you're visiting Japan, we're happy to help.
- Ring Cutting Only: from ¥5,500 (tax included)
- Ring Cutting + Ring Resizing (Size Up): from ¥13,200 (tax included)
If you have your ring resized at our workshop, the ring cutting fee is waived at no additional cost.
If your finger is swollen, we recommend waiting until the swelling has completely subsided (typically around two weeks) before measuring your ring size, as swelling can affect the accuracy of the measurement and result in an incorrect fit.
Learn more about the professional ring resizing process in our detailed guide.
Discover how a ring is resized and what happens after this step here:
https://fujimori.tokyo/blog/19659/
If your finger is swollen, it can be difficult to determine your accurate ring size during your visit. We recommend waiting until the swelling has gone down before measuring your finger. In most cases, allowing around two weeks for the swelling to subside will help ensure a more accurate ring size measurement.
【English Support Available】
Our store is able to provide support in English. Foreign visitors who encounter unexpected troubles during their travels can feel assured to consult with us. (We accept reservations and inquiries via WhatsApp, LINE, and our website)
If you're struggling with a ring that won't come off, don't worry—we're here to help. Feel free to contact us for a consultation. We look forward to welcoming you to our workshop in Sangenjaya, Tokyo.
