If you are active and wear jewelry there is a chance that injury may occur. Taking off jewelry for work or physical activity is a smart move. It can sometimes be very difficult to remove safely.

In the event of injury to your ring finger, remove the ring before the onset of swelling. A lubricant may be required, saliva works in a pinch. Applying ice can be helpful besides raising your arm to allow blood flow away from injured finger or hand. Hospitals are equipped if the ring must be cut off.

Jewelers who may have been threatened by titanium ring sales likely started the rumor that titanium is a poor choice due to the metal strength is near impossible to cut. Mens titanium rings could not be created if this were true. Call your local emergency facility for information regarding titanium ring removal.

I have been successful in cutting through all grades of titanium using a Dremel tool using a cut-off disc. For Safety Professionals, ring cutters can be purchased from emergency medical suppliers. If you are prepared with the right tool, proper action can be critical to the injury. Seek professional help as soon as possible.

Jewelers have been known to cut rings off of peoples fingers in the past. This is usually due to a finger outgrowing the ring. It is extremely rare though because jewelers have many secret ways of getting tight rings off of fingers. If they do have to cut it off they can with the standard equipment that they use daily. Yes even titanium.

If you are thinking of cutting off your ring at home you should reconsider. Many people have severely injured themselves doing this. I have seen a friend try and use bolt cutters and ended up in the hospital. May as well go to the right place from the start.

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