Breaking a tungsten or ceramic ring with a ring vise

If there is a possibility that the ring is steel or titanium, do not attempt breaking it since that may crush the ring onto the finger. Ensure that the patient and provider have industrial eye protection. Cover the skin under the ring and any open wounds with gauze to prevent injury from ring shards. Place the finger through the opening until the ring is inside the vise and turn the knob (circular arrows) until the ring breaks.