Resizing a stone set ring without taking out the stone

I regularly employ this simple technique of using water to keep the stone cool while re-soldering the ring shank

[@angimachos3917]

I got that Kool Jool stuff for this and it didn't work at all! This is such a better method. Thank you!

[@produceman13]

Wow, this is amazing. And here I thought that investment gel was the only way.....

[@jenbottoms8625]

Where did you get your files

[@FatKidBrody]

Chris I love your torch who makes it ? I am in the market for a fuel-air torch so I can get rid of the oxy cylinder expense. Also what fuel is it ?

[@mondonudo]

Ricky Baker ... hi there, it is a icy-hydrogen torch of course ;)) ... if you can afford $1000+ Aquaflame, otherwise go Chinese from around $ 200 on eBay. ;))

[@sylviayahalom8041]

What did you put the ring in?

[@LauraRodriguez-px9rn]

is it just water??? anything else?

[@eutectics]

Laura Rodríguez it's water with soft sand at the bottom to hold the ring in place