Elevate the Ring Hand The first thing is to not panic. Most rings can come off with a little bit of work. The first thing you want to do is elevate your hand above your head so the blood rushes away from your hand. You want to try to reduce as much swelling as possible. Submerge the Stuck Ring in Icy Water The second step would be to submerge your hand in very icy cold water. This will reduce any sort of swelling and will make the ring easier to slide off. After leaving your hand in the icy water for a few seconds, or as long as you can stand the cold, remove your hand, dry it off, and try to gingerly wiggle the ring off of your finger. Use a Product to Slip the Ring Off If you find that it's still not working, don't tug at that finger - it's best to then use a product such as Windex, which is very slippery - to spray the entire finger with Windex making sure you get the liquid underneath the ring as much as possible, and try to again wiggle the ring gentle off you...
You might be surprised to learn that your homeowner's or renter's insurance policy probably does not offer full coverage for your engagement ring and other fine jewelry. Your insurance policy probably covers jewelry theft, but not loss that occurs for other reasons. Typical Insurance Policies Renter's and homeowner's insurance policies set limits for the loss of certain categories of personal property, including jewelry. Homeowner's policies typically pay a maximum of $1,000 for jewelry theft. A renter's insurance policy might have a lower limit for jewelry loss--$500 is common. Does your insurance policy cover jewelry loss for reasons other than theft--such as for lost or damaged items? Read your policy carefully and ask your insurance agent to clarify the types of losses that are covered on your standard policy. Additional Jewelry Insurance You can usually purchase additional insurance for your fine jewelry, but be sure to ask your agent questio...