Just be careful if you go with a hinged type ring. One of my friends had a hinged shank put on a very expensive ring because her knuckles are large and her ring would spin too much. After wearing it for a couple of years she caught it on something without noticing and the ring came off and was lost. I would want to be sure to get something with high quality and to make sure that the ring was insured.

As a former owner of a SuperFit ring, I will add my two cents.

I broke the main knuckle on my ring finger many years ago. Actually, I shattered it, and went through surgery and a lot of rehab. It's permanently large, and barely bends. When I got married several years ago, we looked for an option, and the only one our jeweler knew of was SuperFit, so that's what we went with. Within six months, I was having issues with it. The locking mechanism didn't take long to become loose. After eight months or so, it was really bad. At one point, it simply unlocked and fell off, right in the middle of a city park. I was mortified, and spent half an hour searching for it in the grass. Fortunately, I found it. I had trouble with it for for the next few years.

Not only that, but when I contacted SuperFit about it, the response I got was less than desirable. The product is SUPPOSED to have a lifetime warranty, but I was bluntly told that I must not have properly maintained my ring. I found that laughable, seeing as how I had trouble with it less than a YEAR after I bought it. It wasn't the response I was expecting, given what I had paid for it.

Recently, I remarried, so this time I decided to seek out an alternate option. I came across the PFF that was mentioned above, and researched that. I can tell you, this locking mechanism is superior. I am wearing one right now. It's very different than the SuperFit, and I think it's a lot more secure.

So yes, it may be a bit more expensive, and I guess it's more difficult to buy as well, but keep in mind that it's made by an individual who takes great pride in his work, and will support it 100%. I'm sold.

Regards,

Eric

Date: 8/17/2008 11:50:57 AM
Author:chelsea3
Greetings everyone! I have large knuckes and my jeweler showed me the Superfit ring shank (which opens and closes on your finger so that you don't have to go over the knuckle) and I was wondering what your opinions are about this product. Is there anyone that had this product installed on their ring and either loves or hates it? Is there anyone out there that has read something about it either good or bad? I have already read the past posts on PS about the different types of ring shanks. My jeweler is specifically recommending Superfit. I am concerned because I saw a video on 'You Tube' that was created by a competitor of Superfit claiming that in a vibration test, the shank opened and the ring fell off.

What are your opinions please! Any help, comments or suggestion would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance Chelsea

My husband had a super fit ring f that did not work out well for him at all. (previous marriage) The mechanism failed after only a couple of months of wear!!! He had to rertrace his steps many times to go and find the ring in a parking lot, etc.... He is very meticulous with his things and did nothing to abuse the ring to cause it to come open. This happened with NORMAL day to day activities. Putting his hand into his pocket to get his keys out, etc... 

I did much research on what was available in regards to rings for large knuckles..... No way did I want the same issue for the ring I put on his finger! I found the Perfect fit ring mechanism a SUPERIOR product. If you look at the difference in the way the mechanisms close, it is pretty obvious to see why the super fit fails, and the Perfect fit ring does not. When I put the ring on his finger and closed the clasp on our wedding day, it closed so loud that you can hear it on the video that was taken. I smiled very big, as I am CONFIDENT this ring WILL NEVER fall off. If I were you, do your due diligence and research. You will see the difference!!

By the way....I also contacted Super fit when I began my research on rings, and I got a very nice letter that basically blew me off. Great customer service.

I bought a Superfit ring as a wedding band because of large knuckles. After a year the shank would not close completely. Long story short the ring fell off and is lost. Would not recommend Superfit.