Ordering a ring can be a hassle if you're not sure about your own finger size. While a goldsmith/jauhari can give you the best fit, there are times when you can't make an appointment with him. Luckily, you can still accurately do it yourself at home. Measure your finger with a flexible tape measure and match the measurement to a ring size chart or ruler. Otherwise, if you already have a ring that is the right size, the process will be much easier! You can find out your ring size by comparing your ring to the ring size chart.
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Method 1 of 2: Measuring Finger
Step 1. Wrap a flexible measuring tape around your finger
Wrap the tape close to your knuckle. This is the thickest part of your finger, and the ring should pass through it easily. After all, rings shouldn't be painful to put on and take off! Choose a tape measure made of cloth or plastic for more accuracy. You can try a metal tape measure, but it will be more difficult to loop around your finger, and may even cause injury.
- To make things easier, visit some of the jeweler's websites to find printable ring gauges. You can wear it like a tape measure, only the ring sizes are directly visible on the gauge itself, meaning you don't need to convert.
- Do not wrap the measuring paper too tightly. The ring should fit snugly but still feel comfortable.
- The interesting fact is that even the same fingers on different hands have different sizes. Be sure to use the finger on which the ring will be worn. For an engagement ring, you should measure your left ring finger, not your right.
- Your finger size tends to change throughout the day. Weird, right? For best results, measure your finger at night.
Step 2. Record the measurements where the ribbons meet
Write on another sheet of paper using a pen or pencil. You can note the measurements in inches or millimeters, depending on the size the ring seller is wearing. Many ring sellers have both sizes available, but European ring shops may only have sizes in millimeters.
If you are using a printed ring gauge, mark the point where the gauges overlap
Step 3. Compare the measurement results with the size chart
Now that you've got your measurements, it's time to find your ring size. This table can be obtained from many online jewelry store sites. If you want, you can print the table to make it easier, but it's not really necessary. This table converts your finger size number to ring size; for example, if your finger measures 60 mm, the ring size is 9.
- If your finger measurement falls between two sizes, choose the largest size.
- If you are using a printed ring gauge, check the marked intersection points to determine the ring size.
Method 2 of 2: Using a Circle Size Chart
Step 1. Find and print a ring size chart
Many goldsmiths or online jewelers provide printable charts containing a number of circles of various sizes. For more accuracy, refer to the size chart from your regular ring shop. In this way, the sizes on the chart are ensured to match the sizes of the products.
A distorted chart can lead to inaccurate sizing, and that means the ring ordered may not fit. Make sure all the scaling options on your printer are turned off
Step 2. Find your own ring that fits on the finger you want to put the ring on
Choose a ring that fits perfectly, one that fits on your finger but isn't too tight. Again, make sure the ring fits on the right finger; even your ring fingers can be different sizes!
If you don't have a ring, make one using wire or paper wrapped around your finger and use it
Step 3. Place your ring on top of the existing circle on the chart
The circle on the chart must match the inside of the ring for the correct size. If your ring fits two nearly the same size, choose the larger size.
- The reason for taking a larger size is because your fingers will get bigger as the day goes on. Ring sizes that are too small will feel cramped on your finger.
- Do not match the circle on the chart to the outside of the ring so that the ring size is not too small for you.
Tips
- Certain ring metals cannot be resized, while others have a resize limit. Consult the seller if you have any questions or concerns.
- Your fingers may also swell when you are pregnant or on certain medications. Take this into account when determining your ring size.
- Most jewelry stores will only charge once to resize a ring, even if the ring needs to be resized several times. Stores with a good reputation usually won't charge a separate fee for each ring resizing.
- If you're buying a wedding ring, find out if your ring has a comfort fit. As the name implies, the comfort fit feels more comfortable on the finger, and sometimes affects the size of the ring. Tell the ring seller if you plan to buy this type of ring.
