How To Measure Your Ring Size?

by A & R Jewellery UNIQUE. NATURAL. BEAUTIFUL.

Rules to size by:
Rule #1: Rings should fit firm, not too tight, not too loose. Rings should go on with some resistance and by resistance, we do not mean a struggle. Likewise, rings should come off with some resistance, but not a struggle.

If you do end up struggling to get your ring off, use Windex – We’ve tried it all and miraculously, it works the best.

Men tend to get themselves a ring that fits on the looser side. This explains how so many wedding bands have gotten lost (Ryan is on his third). We urge you, gentlemen, to choose a snugger fit next time, so you can keep those rings on your fingers.

Rule #2: Trust your fit preference. Some like their rings extra snug, maybe their rings get stuck sometimes but they deal with it. Some like their rings loose enough that it spins around their finger comfortably. It’s OK to ask yourself what you like best and then stick with this fit.

Rule #3: Choose the larger size if you feel you’re between two sizes. Only go smaller if you’re sure you love a snug fit.

How to size for different ring types:
Double bands and rings with holes are designs that let your finger breathe. They won’t make your finger sweat and swell as much since there’s more wiggle room. For rings with breathing room, it’s alright to choose a smaller size.

Square bands also will let your finger breathe because the open corners won’t be so tight to your skin. Feel free to choose a ¼ or ½ size smaller than your usual ring size. To put on a square band, wind it on over your knuckle, straighten it out, and this way your ring will sit comfortably without spinning around your finger.

Wide rings give less wiggle room and will require you to size up. A wide ring means the band is about 4mm wide or more. If the ring is 4-6mm wide, you can go up a ¼ size and if the band is 7-8mm wide, you can go a ½ size up.

‘Summer’ rings and ‘Winter’ rings are something to consider because the temperature outside will transform your fingers. In the heat, your fingers will swell, so if you want to wear your turquoise ring to the beach (the one that looks so good with your tan), consider sizing up.

Do’s and Don’ts of measuring your ring size:
DO:
– Measure your finger multiple times throughout the day and when the temperature changes. Once you’ve measured your finger a few times, then you can make the best decision on what ring size to get.

– Fingers are largest in the evening so if you want to be sure you can easily get your ring on and off,
measure your finger after dinner.
– Fun fact: your fingers on your left and right hand will probably be different sizes. Be sure to measure the
exact finger that you’re planning to wear your new ring on for the best fit.
– For those of you with larger knuckles, measure both your knuckle and the skinny part of your finger where the ring will be worn, then choose a size in between.

DON’T:
– Don’t measure your finger in really hot weather. Fingers swell in the heat, so if you choose a size based on this measurement, your ring will be loose as soon as the temperature drops.

– Don’t measure your finger in really cold weather since this makes your finger shrink. Your ring will end up being too tight at any time of year except the coldest Winter days.

– Your fingers will swell after eating super salty foods so this would not be a good time to measure your finger. Funny enough, you shouldn’t measure after eating lots of apples either because this causes your fingers to shrink.

– Your fingers will swell after an intense workout, so this is also a bad time to measure your finger. Wait until you’re resting to get an accurate measurement.

– Don’t use a ring sizer that you have printed off the internet. Your printer most likely will not be so precise, and you will end up with the wrong ring size.