• Use glass cleaner (ie. Windex)–spray generously then slide off the ring.
• Liquid dish detergent–drizzle the liquid soap over the ring then turn the ring around a few times, trying to get some soap underneath it. Slide the ring off.
• Soapy water–soak your hand in some soapy water then try to wiggle the ring off the finger.
• Ice water or ice pack–chill your hand for several minutes to try to reduce the swelling of the finger, then try to remove the ring.
• More household lubricant ideas: Mineral Oil/Baby Oil, Vegetable or Olive Oil, WD-40, Peanut Butter (smooth not chunky), Mayonnaise, Vaseline, Hand Lotion, Bubble Bath…glob whatever greasy, oily or slippery, soapy thing you have on hand onto the ring and the finger, be generous. Twist the ring around a bit to try and get some of the lubricant underneath. Then twist and pull the ring off if possible.

Wrap the finger–Here’s a quote from this old bookmark:

It was a hint sent in by someone whose husband was an embalmer, but works on the UN-dead too, as I found out:

• You thread one end of a string (I used what was available at the shop - embroidery floss, but I wonder if dental tape would work even better) … anyway you thread one end under the ring (toward the palm) and wrap the other longer end tight around the finger starting from the ring ending just past the far side of the knuckle.
• The customer held that end taught, while I started to unwrap from the other shorter end. As you unwrap, the ring slowly slides forward and over the knuckle!
• I had to use some gentle force, and she said it hurt a bit, but she was thrilled it didn’t have to be cut and took so little time to do. I assume it can be a little risky - it blocks off quite a bit of the blood running to the finger tip for a couple minutes, and I wonder if there’s the possibility of it getting stuck right at the knuckle.

If all else fails, go to a jewelry store to have the ring cut off. It should be repairable, so don’t worry about that–just get the darn thing off.

Serious Problem: If your finger is turning purple or swelling quite a bit from the tight ring, keep your hand high, fingers straight up (at least elbow even with shoulder) to help the blood flow and prevent further swelling. Head directly to the emergency room at your local hospital and have them cut off the ring. If it’s a serious situation you’re in, call 911 for help and they’ll bring the cutter to you and remove it.

If you like your finger and wish to keep it (undamaged), don’t cut the ring off yourself.

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