Everything you need to know about ring sizing
4 things to consider when measuring your ring size
So you saw a beautiful ring on the internet but you don’t now which size to order. Do not despair! There are several ways to find out.
First a few warnings:
Thickness of the ring:
The thicker the ring, the tighter the fit, so if you choose a ring with a thick band width, you will likely need to go up one size.
Time of the day:
The best time of day to measure is in the evening, when your fingers are largest. Avoid measuring when you’re cold, as fingers are at least half a size smaller.
Your weight:
Your ring size will vary with weight fluctuations particularly if you are pregnant.
Consider your knuckles.
If you know your knuckle is on the larger side, you should order half a size bigger than what your finger alone indicates, otherwise you won’t be able slide a ring into the right place.
How to measure your ring size
So once you have taken these factors into account, you have several ways of doing it.
The best way to get your ring size is by a professional jeweller, but if that is not possible than here are two alternatives:
The first is by using one your own rings.
Simply download and print my ring size and use it as a guide. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD.
The second is by measuring your own finger:
Use some string or cut a skinny strip of paper, less than one centimetre thick.
Wrap the string/paper around the finger to be sized until the end overlaps and the fit is comfortable.
Mark the point on the string/paper where the end overlaps. This will give you the rough circumference of your ring size.
Then use this ring size conversion guide to measure the string/paper, CLICK HERE
Please note that these are not always accurate and sometimes you may need to get your rings resized.
