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How can you get a ring that is too tight?

How can you get a ring that is too tight?

Is your finger swollen and can't get your ring off? With these tips you can get your ring off your finger without cutting it.

It happens to everyone:you have a ring that is too small or your fingers are swollen for some reason and now you can't get your ring off. Don't panic:there is a handy trick to get it off your finger without too much effort!

Read also: 'This is how you measure your ring size'

Help, my ring is no longer going off

You are certainly not the first with this problem. Fortunately, you can often get your ring off without having to cut it. All you need:something thin and long, such as a dental floss or a decorative ribbon.

Wrap that around your finger from just above your knuckle. When you are just above the ring, pass the end of the lace under your ring. That can take a while. Use tweezers or a toothpick if necessary. Then unscrew the thin string from your finger and the ring will rotate upwards.

Buy the right size next time? This is how you measure your ring size.

Watch the video below to see how to get a ring off if your finger is swollen: