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How to Get the Perfect Fit for a Ring
Written by Gemma on Sept 10, 2019 | 2 Comments
Getting the size right is so important for a precious ring. We know this can be a source of some stress when you are not able to try the ring on, or if you are buying for a loved one as a gift! We hope our tips on ring sizing below take the stress out of the process for you. Drawing on our years of experience in the trade, we aim to make sure you are happy and confident in your ring selection and get that perfect fit!
Free Ring Sizer
We offer free ring sizers to all of our customers. Just get in touch and we will get one shipped out to you ASAP wherever you are in the world. Our easy to use sizers take the guess work out of getting a perfect fit for your ring and are more reliable than online or downloadable sizers that can be much trickier to use!
How to Use Our Ring Sizer
I talk you through the steps on how to use our sizer in the handy video above. Very simply, our ring sizer works like a belt. To be sure of your reading, we recommend measuring 3 or 4 times to make sure you have got exactly the right size. Our sizers work on whole and ½ sizes. If you are in any doubt please don’t hesitate to call or email us and we would be happy to help.
- Slide one end of the sizer through the open slot to make a ring shape as close as you can to the size you think you will need.
- Feel free to play around with it a bit - they are adjustable and they are pretty sturdy so you can move the slider around to get used to it!
- Slip the sizer onto the finger that the ring will be worn on and see how it feels. If it is too big or small, take off the sizer and size it up or down by a 1/2 size.
- Repeat this process adjusting the sizer until you have a comfortable fit. You want it to feel snug but not tight. The sizer should be able to just slip back over your knuckle.
- You can then read off the ring size from the small ruler on the side of the sizer - the little black arrow on the sizer will point to the correct size. The person in the image above will need a Size 6 ring.
Our Top Tips for Getting the Right Fit
We've have been working in the Irish Jewellery trade for many years! Below are some of the recommendations we would make to customers looking to get the correct size.
Stay Away from String and Paper Ring Sizers
Unlike the metal found in a ring, string or paper can stretch or twist quite a bit, yielding an inaccurate measurement. If you are not using our ring sizer, make sure the measurement tool you are using sits flat on the finger and doesn't stretch, tear or twist while you are using it.
Make Sure to Measure the Finger that the Ring is Intended for
It sounds pretty simple but our two hands are often slightly different in size and our dominant hand tends to be slightly bigger! So do make sure you are measuring for the left side if it is an engagement ring you are after!
Keep Cool
Our hands get a little bigger in the heat. If it is a hot day or you have just exercised, your hand may be a little bit bigger than it usually is and that can impact on size! Keep this in mind if it is middle of the winter or summer - your finger may be a shade smaller or larger and that can impact a sizing choice.
Timing Matters
Your hands also change size depending on the time of day believe it or not! They are a little smaller in the morning or if you are cold. So I recommend trying to measure towards the end of the day, ideally when your fingers are neither hot nor cold to be sure you are getting a measurement that will fit day in, day out.
Buying a Wide Ring? Bigger is Better
If you are buying a wide band, like the beautiful 10mm Ardagh Chalice Ring, you may need to go for a slightly larger ring size than the measurement you take off the sizer. With the wider profile, these styles can fit a little snug. But you don't have to worry about that! This is something we take into consideration for any of our customers buying a wider profile ring. We will look after adjusting the sizing accordingly from the measurement you take.
Snug Fit is it for Diamonds
Conversely, if the ring has a thin band, or is top-heavy, for example as it might be for a larger carat diamond engagement ring, then we often recommend erring on the snug side. But again this is something we can work with you on to make sure you get a perfect fit.
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Gemma
My Irish Jeweler
Gemma is our head jeweler. She is very passionate about jewelry and watches. Her favorite style is Tree of Life "because family and roots are so important to me".
Comments
I’m looking for a ring sizer. I have a few rings already and am shipping for more.