Did it's job!
I bought this a few years ago, in order to secure my wedding set (which was sautered together) to my anniversary bands, which I wear on top & bottom. In order to get multiple rings like this sautered together, you must resizing at times & if you have an eternity band, it can be costly & could end up damaging them. Additionally, I like to interchange  my bridal set with different sets of bands, so I didn't want a permanent situation.<br /><br />That being said, lol, here are my thoughts on the product, which I use to temporarily 'glue' the bands together, providing both stability (no rolling around) and security (I always fear the top band will just slide off since it is close to my knuckle, and, especially in the Winter, my finger contracts, making them all loose.) Oh, I also just recently used them to fix two 'fashion' type rings-they were flower shaped, 2 had multiple metal layers, one of which had fallen off, the glue secured these, and has stayed that way for a few weeks. One had a faux pearl fall off, I glued it back, all good.<br />Cons:<br />My husband applied the 'glue'...btw. I say glue, but the consistency is more like...like a thin grout for the bathtub, you know-it can dry and is kind of stretchy or gives, and can be pulled up in on layer? It's more like this, but obviously, much thinner, due to the tube & product formulation.<br />1. The gel, at least mine, did not dry clear-it dried white, so if it's spread on thickly, or the glue oozes out the front (visible) part of the rings, it can be seen, and it did get onto my diamonds & in nooks/crannies, due to band style. It came off without damaging the ring or diamonds by cleaning them in a solution safe for jewelry. A light brushing with the brush or cloth included with your cleaner, or a very, very soft toothbrush, will get it completely off, safely.<br />2. If it does ooze and leave clumps, they cannot usually just be spot removed, you'll end up taking the rest of the 'glue' with it, since it's one long piece.<br />3. Smooth application can be difficult, especially on rings that thin out in the back-since it's applied on top of the band, which can be difficult.<br />4. It does take a few tries to get it on well enough, or to whatever look you're ok with. I never got mine to perfection, but I did get it to a 'happy place' lol. Also, white gold/platinum rings and white diamonds hide any small bits of glue.<br /><br />Pro's<br />1. I wear my rings every day, but I don't work (outside the home).  I didn't wear them, or wore gloves while doing housekeeping, but I usually did not remove them while washing my hands, they were removed for showers/baths.  Once we got the application down, they stayed together until I separated them myself. The only times they didn't last,  was when the 'glue' was spread too thin in places. I was very happy with the staying power.<br />2. Really did keep my rings together, all lined up beautifully, and prevented them shifting on my finger, (ladies know, the heavier the ring, the more likely that it's going to end up with the pretty front part towards your palm, and not on top, were it's supposed to be!) While my main idea was not to size my rings up and down, it was effective in doing so to the extent that the rings felt secure, I did not fear one just sliding off. The 'texture' kept everything in place.<br />3. The tube is great, the product does come out in a small line (although, be prepared to take a pin to the top if it dries in the application part, no biggie) . It also has quite a few applications in it, and doesn't dry out quickly (if you keep the cap on!) I'm buying my 2nd tube just now, at least 2-3 years after the initial tube. My 1st isn't completely empty, and is still working.<br />4. Practice makes perfect. We found that by squeezing a little glob on, then taking either the thin side of a wooden kitchen skewer, or a toothpick, you can gently smooth it on, then put your ring(s) together (in the case of taking 3 rings like we did, we'd do the top band+wedding set, let it dry securely, then the next evening/hours later, 'glue' the secured/dried top band+bridal set to the bottom band). We'd secure the rings with a wooden clothes pin-they have a few openings that accommodate various sizes-in order to complete the drying process. But, wait until the rings have dried a bit, if they're clipped too soon, they will shift.<br /><br />So, while I didn't use it in all the ways possible, it most certainly worked in the capacity I needed it to. I would recommend it to friends, and actually, have.
Rating: 4 stars