Most jewellers, especially those with a workshop on their premises, will have a piece of equipment just for this purpose. After the ring has been cut off, give your finger a week or so to get back to normal size before you have your finger measured and the ring made larger.
You may want to have that ring checked by a reputable jeweler. It sounds like you have a copper ring plated in white gold and the plating has worn off the underside and is oxidizing from the moisture on your finger. White gold is Regular gold mixed with a white metal like nickel to change its color.
Yes it can ... this needs to be done at a jewelry shop - pretty standard thing for them to do and it doesn't hurt.
If someone has trouble gently taking off a solid gold ring, it could be due to swelling of the finger, the ring being too tight, or the ring getting stuck on a knuckle. It's important to avoid forcing it off to prevent injury. To help, try applying some lubricant like soap or oil to the finger and gently twist and turn the ring as you slide it off. If this doesn't work, it's best to seek professional help from a jeweler.
It can be Rhodium plated to give it the appearance of white gold. However, over time this plating will wear off and the original yellow gold will begin to show through and you will have to get it re-plated. Contact your local jeweler for more information.
White gold is typically plated with a thin layer of rhodium to give it a bright white appearance. Over time, this plating can wear off and expose the underlying yellowish tint of the gold alloy. To restore its white color, the ring can be re-plated with rhodium by a jeweler.
"18K" should be stamped on the inside of a ring band or near the clasp of a bracelet or necklace if it is 18 karat gold. No stamp may mean it is custume jewelry or the stamp may be worn off. A jeweler can authenticate a piece for you if you are unsure.
A 14kt GE (Gold Electroplate) ring typically has a thin layer of gold bonded to a base metal through the process of electroplating. While it may have some value due to the gold content, it is generally worth less than solid gold jewelry. The value will depend on the weight of the gold layer and the current market price of gold. It's recommended to have the ring appraised by a professional jeweler to determine its exact worth.
cut it off
There are a few types of rings that can not be cut off. Titanium and Tungsten Carbide are very difficult to cut off in an emergency situation.
Acetone
It means that it's cheap, not real gold or that the gold plating is so thin that it's wearing off.
"10k" on your ring indicates that it is made of 10 karat gold, which means it is 41.7% pure gold. "F6" refers to the ring size, with each letter corresponding to a specific size on the standard ring sizing chart. In this case, "F6" likely represents a specific ring size, which can be further determined by comparing it to a ring size chart or by visiting a jeweler for a professional measurement.