Determining the correct ring size is perhaps the most terrifying part of shopping for jewelry online. But don't worry - I got you!
Measuring your finger properly will save you unnecessary stress, tears and time lost. Use this guide to avoid these and enjoy your ring that fits.
Remember that most of our rings come on the elastic band. The band have a stretch tolerance up to 3 mm.
Temperature matters. Don't measure your ring in cold temperature when our rings tend to shrink. Consider the typical climate of where you live in.
How to measure your finger?
Use proper tools:
- Measure your other rings at a Mandrel,
- Use a set of sizing rings,
- Ring tape rings, that you can buy here or on Wish, Amazon or eBay.
Go to your local jeweller / jewellery shop:
- This can be done at most walk-in jewelry shops for free.
- You can visit me on a market, where I have measuring tools and can help ypu with that without any extra costs.
Unfortunately, other size methods are not accurate.
They may work for rings with an elastic band, but it's better to order a ring size and always be sure you're doing it correctly.
You can use the method of measuring your finger with a strip of paper. However, this method carries the risk of incorrect measurement.
But it is a solution for you when you don't have time to order a special measuring tape or go to a jewellery store.
Measuring with a strip of paper
- Prepare a strip of paper: Cut a thin strip of paper, not too stiff or too soft. One you can write on. Avoid using materials that can stretch, like strings.
- Wrap the paper around your finger: Wrap it around the base of the finger you want to measure. Make sure it's snug but not too tight - ensure it passes through your knuckle.
- Mark the point on the paper where it overlaps. It's best if someone can help you with this to make it as precise as possible.
- Measure the length using a ruler or an online ruler.
- Check the ring size chart: Convert the measurement to a ring size using the table below.
|
EU |
Circumference |
US |
UK |
|
48 |
48.07mm |
4.25 |
I |
|
49.50 |
49.32mm |
4.75 |
J |
|
50.50 |
50.58mm |
5.25 |
K |
|
52 |
51.84mm |
5.75 |
L |
|
53 |
53.09mm |
6.25 |
M |
|
54.5 |
54.35mm |
6.75 |
N |
|
55.75 |
55.61mm |
7.25 |
O |
|
57 |
56.86mm |
7.75 |
P |
|
58 |
58.12mm |
8.25 |
Q |
|
59.50 |
59.38mm |
8.75 |
R |
|
60.50 |
60.63mm |
9.25 |
S |
|
62 |
61.89mm |
9.75 |
T |
|
63 |
63.15mm |
10.25 |
U |
|
64.25 |
64.40mm |
10.75 |
V |
|
65.50 |
65.66mm |
11.25 |
W |
|
67 |
66.92mm |
11.75 |
X |
|
68 |
68.17mm |
12.25 |
Y |
|
69.50 |
69.43mm |
12.75 |
Z |
Is it better to size up or size down?
When in doubt, it's always better to choose a larger size. Your finger measurement is constantly changing, influenced by everything from the temperature outside to what you had for lunch.
So remember that your ring size is a reference point. There will be times when your ring will be a bit looser and times when it will be a bit tighter.
Furthermore, for many people, the knuckle is significantly larger than the base of the finger.
That's why it's important to slightly increase the size if necessary: to ensure that the ring slides on and off easily and that it fits the naturally changing size of your finger.
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