The hinges can be used to add size to the ring or to remove a ring after the
finger has swollen.  Hope that makes sense.

I had my ring sized several sizes too big.  Walmart carries the silicone
ring sizers.  I always have to ask where to find 'em but the people behind
the jewelry counter know.
good luck

Thanks, Nicole!

I looked at the websites and they were really groovy!

but I do not have large knuckles to pass a ring over.  My fingers are short
and stubby, and actually look like baby's hands.

I would like to know more about the silicone ring sizer that you mentioned.
Where did you get that, and how does it work?  It may be the answer to my
problem!

Thanks in advance for all your help,

Stubbyfingers

I've found a few options.
1. Had my ring sized really large then wear a silicone ring sizer.
2. Have a hinge put on your ring  http://www.superfit.net/consumers.shtml
http://www.ringlock.com/
3. Wear on a chain
4. Have your finger tattoed
5. Wear a stretchable ring
http://www.hapikleindesigns.com/stretch_rings.html

Hope these help
Nicole

I have a question that SUM buddy in this group must have figured out.  How
do you wear a significant ring (i.e. wedding band) when you have a constant
problem of finger swelling.  My finger swells and the one with the ring
turns blue.. YIKES... then my swelling goes away and the ring, if it's still
there, slips off and gets lost.

I am thinking of a remedy for this, but want to hear the wisdom of the
ages....

Come on...

Mair