I thought Gandalf never did actually touch the ring, he used tongs, didn't he? (Or is Peter Jackson playing tricks with my mind?)
Also, it would be physically possible to change the chain on the ring without touching the ring. You could thread the chain through, use a big needle-type object.
(Try this one at home, kids!)
I think everyone with any sense tried to avoid touching the ring, didn't they?
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