21st Sep 2023
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FIND YOUR PERFECT RING SIZE. EVERY TIME.
You found the love of your life, now what? Before you start planning out the perfect proposal and embarking on the thrill of ring shopping, make sure you know how to measure ring size. But, how do you measure finger ring size and why is it important and what’s the big deal if the ring doesn’t fit when your partner still says yes? The perfect engagement ring isn't just a ring, it’s a symbol of the union of two souls that fit together perfectly. A perfectly fitted ring casts an auspicious gleam over the moment, ensuring an everlasting bond.
Making sure the ring fits comfortably and securely on the finger will protect your investment. Let your love wear her ring with pride that it won’t fall off and be lost while she works, exercises, or even merely washes her hands.
Fortune favors the educated, so fear not! We’re here to make sure you understand how to find a woman’s ring size in a few different ways. We’ll go over things to consider, including how to measure ring size using home methods, getting an accurate fit, and how living conditions can influence sizing.
WHY ACCURATE RING SIZING MATTERS
You want your future bride or partner to wear their ring always, so making sure it's comfortable and fits well is of utmost importance! If it’s too small, it may not fit at all or become stuck on the finger, causing discomfort and agitation (word to the wise, do not look into degloving).
If the ring is too big, it could fall off and you may lose your partner along with the precious ring! Rings that are too loose can also slide around, twisting the center of the ring and diminishing its beautiful design as it’s meant to be worn and seen.
DETERMINING RING SIZE AT HOME
There are a simple ways to find the correct ring size of your partner. They can include:
MEASURING TAPE METHOD
You can easily figure out how to measure finger ring size with a few household items usually found in the home. Have a tape measure laying around?
- Wrap the tape measure around the base of the left ring finger, a little below the knuckle.
- Mark the spot and note how many inches, convert to millimeters.
- Consult the international ring sizing chart featured below, viewing your millimeter length to the corresponding ring size, and you’re done!
For the most accurate measurement, be sure to measure the bejeweled finger towards the tail end of the evening as fingers can get a little swollen after a long day!
PRINTABLE RING SIZER
Another painless way to measure ring size is with a convenient downloadable/ printable ring sizer like the one below:
1) Print out the image, measuring the 3 ½ inches with a ruler to ensure scale accuracy.
2) Cut out the sizer along the lines, also cutting a small incision along the A line.
3) Wrap the sizer around the finger, feeding part B through the part A incision until the paper ring fits snugly and comfortably. The line that fits best along part A is your best fit for your new ring!
STRING METHOD
Much like the measuring tape method, sturdy string (like dental floss!) can also be used to find a woman’s ring size.
- Wrap the string around the base of the finger in question.
- Mark the spot where the tip of the string reaches the rest of the loop.
- Measure the marked length of string in millimeters and convert using the chart below.
CONSIDER ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Of course, you can do everything right and still find that the ring does not want to fit. Why? A person's fingers actually fluctuate in size throughout a day and measuring at the wrong time or under wrong circumstances can have disastrous consequences. Be sure to keep the following in mind:
TEMPERATURE’S IMPACT ON RING SIZE
Be careful of climate when measuring your love’s ring size. If the weather’s cold, the finger shrinks a bit, if it’s too hot, the finger swells.
Time of the day also plays an important role. Your best bet to get the most accurate reading overall is to measure the finger during different times of day, morning, after activity, and night, as the finger is smaller in the morning and the largest at night.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND ITS EFFECTS
If your loved one is the active type, it's best to err on the side of caution and go half a size up, as high intensity workouts increase blood flow, causing the veins in the finger to swell up.
In the long run, ring size can also be affected by weight loss or weight gain, including muscle. When in doubt, always size up. You can always take away, but it is difficult with some bands to stretch the ring, or add additional precious metals and stones.
TIPS FOR FINDING THE PERFECT FIT
You’ve found the perfect partner, now find the perfect fit engagement ring. A couple of adjustments that will keep your ring happily perched upon the finger of your loved one include: allowing for slight fluctuations- in weight, temperature, and physical activity. All of these factors will change your finger’s size and how the ring fits over time.
NO KNUCKLE SANDWICHES HERE
Consider the knuckle size. Some of us are naturally blessed with prominent knuckles! In that case, a thinner band is a good solution, as well as sizing beads at the bottom of the ring, or even a hinged ring if you’re feeling exotic.
You want the ring to snugly slide over the knuckle and rest nicely on the finger. The ring is too tight if it wont turn easily on the finger, if the finger has a muffin top, it tingles, or just flat out hurts.
DON'T BE AFRAID TO RESIZE
Body or lifestyle changes? Your ring can probably be resized if need be! Rings can usually be resized to around two sizes above or below the current size. Rings with a more simple band are far easier to have resized than rings with multiple stones set within the band, as well as pave and channel setting rings. Avoid tungsten if it may need to be resized, as that is a nearly impossible endeavor!
A WELL-FITTING RING IS EASIER THAN YOU THINK
There’s a lot of different ways to measure ring size, but hopefully you’ll find one here that you’ll love just as much as your partner to be! A well-fitting ring keeps the wearer happy, and a happy wife is a happy life as the saying goes. Understanding your partner’s habits, getting a good gauge of her finger sizing during different times of day and different weather is a sure way to get that ring to slip perfectly on her finger and secure an emphatic “I do!” at the altar. We’re sure with these tips you’ll be able to confidently pick out a beautiful engagement ring that suits your partner’s tastes and lifestyle that you can both enjoy forever.
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