If you are going to have to buy something to cut it off, might I recommend a Leatherman Raptor? I broke my ring finger a couple of years ago in two places, and my wedding ring had to come off (after after about 45 years). The ER Dr was not having any luck with the ring-cutter he had--it wasn't even putting a mark in the ring, but he was making my broken finger hurt even more. Luckily, when he called out for a different ring cutter, an EMT was walking by, and he had a Raptor on his belt that he offered the Dr. What a nifty tool. One snip, and it was off. About $99 everywhere (including Amazon).
A jeweler will be able to cut it easily and then repair it to fit your fatter finger.
Grab hammer, smack finger, verify you smacked ring finger. Now a simple problem that festered turns into emergency. goto ER let Dr Cutter hack it off, insurance pays. You insured-no?
No Ins? OK, plan-b. Pick business of your choice, plan a visit, have accident, sue then retire $$$$$$
No Ins? OK, plan-b. Pick business of your choice, plan a visit, have accident, sue then retire $$$$$$
Go to your local Fire Station. If you were here I could get the wife to cut it off (the ring) for you.
I havent worn a ring since i first got married in the late 70's and was out working and the ring got caught on something when i fell luckily the the ring was cheap and gave way but it could have been my finger so when i got that ring off another never went on.
That's what I was going to suggest. I haven't had a need to use it, but the Raptor Rescue's ring cutter looks hell for stout.
https://www.leatherman.com/raptor-rescue-51.html
Pro tip:
If Kentucky Jelly doesn't work reach for a ring cutter
https://www.amazon.com/OdontoMed201...2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRm&psc=1
If Kentucky Jelly doesn't work reach for a ring cutter
https://www.amazon.com/OdontoMed201...2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRm&psc=1
Best to qualify what your ring is made of, gold?
Along with the soapy water and dental floss, techniques mentioned above, sit down and put your hand over your head or up in the air for several minutes prior to trying to remove the ring. That will drain the blood and swelling fluid down into your hand and arm, making your finger smaller. Good luck.
I’d do the dental floss trick along with a little lubricant. Also suggest before you wrap the floss hold your hand your head for 5 minutes to get the swelling as low as possible. Good luck!
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