The Short Answer
No. Deer antler inlay rings cannot be resized after they are crafted. This is not a policy decision — it is a physical limitation of how inlay rings are made.
Why Inlay Rings Cannot Be Resized
In an inlay ring, the antler (or other inlay material) is permanently set into a channel routed into the metal band. The antler is shaped to fit that specific channel exactly and secured with jeweler's adhesive. To resize the metal band, a jeweler must cut the band, add or remove metal, and re-solder it. This process changes the circumference of the channel — which means the existing inlay no longer fits. The only way to complete the resize would be to remove and remake the entire antler inlay, which is effectively making a new ring.
What To Do Instead
The solution is to verify your size carefully before ordering. Jewelry by Johan provides multiple ways to do this:
- Custom ring sizer ($10) — A physical sizer made to our ring profiles, mailed to you. The most accurate method. Order at Jewelry by Johan.
- String method — Wrap a strip of paper around your finger, mark the overlap, measure the length, and match to our size chart on the sizing guide page.
- Measure an existing ring — If you own a ring that fits the correct finger, measure its inner diameter and match to the size chart.
If You Ordered the Wrong Size
If your ring does not fit as expected, contact Jewelry by Johan through their returns page. Returns are accepted for in-store credit. Please review the full return policy before contacting us.