How to accurately determine ring size without special tools - 5 ways

To propose to a girl or treat yourself to new jewelry, first of all, you need to decide on the size of the ring. How to recognize him? There are several ways: by the circumference of a finger, by another ring, using a piece of paper (thread) and a ruler, a ring gauge, a finger gauge... There are also tricks that will help you choose the right ring size without being noticed.

size table

The size chart is your guide when choosing jewelry.

If you order jewelry from an international company, use the size correspondence table (USA, Germany, China, Turkey, England, France):

How to find out your ring size

To understand what finger (ring) size you or your loved one have, you need to find out:

• finger circumference;
• or the inner circle of the ring;
• or the diameter of the hole of a suitable piece of jewelry (this is the Russian size).

Let us remind you that you can easily calculate the diameter if you know the circumference. To do this, the resulting number must be divided by 3.14. Eg:

1. The finger circumference is 50 mm.
2. Divide by Pi.
3. We get a diameter of 15.923 mm.
4. Round up to the nearest ring size – 16.

Important! Remember that the circumference of the fingers on the left and right hands are different. On the active hand (for right-handed people - on the right), the values, as a rule, are several millimeters larger.

Method 1 - on another ring

You can easily determine both your ring size and discreetly find out the girl’s size. The method is popular among guys who want to surprise their beloved.

Necessary:

1. Take a product that fits (a girl can briefly remove the ring from her finger while sleeping).
2. Place on a piece of paper.
3. Arm yourself with a well-sharpened pencil or a fine-writing pen.
4. Gently press it onto the leaf and trace the product in an inner circle.
5. Measure the diameter and round.

Important! The wider the tire, the tighter the ring fits to the finger. Typically, massive jewelry is taken half a size larger than thin rings.

Method 2 - using thread or strip of paper

It is difficult to measure the circumference with a centimeter, and it will not work at all with a ruler. To do this you will need something flexible. For example, a thread or a strip of paper. How to take measurements:

1. Place a ruler on the table in front of you.
2. Wrap the thread around your finger so that it is not too tight, but does not hang down.
3. Grasp where the thread joins the end.
4. Place it on the ruler. Pull it a little.
5. View the value and write it down (along with units of millimeters).

It's even easier with a strip of paper.You need to grab your finger and put a mark with a pen at the junction with the edge. Attach it to the ruler and find out the circumference.

Attention! Measurements should be taken in a warm room, in a calm state, preferably at noon.

The size of the finger changes throughout the year and day. In the heat of summer, after playing sports, physical labor, or before going to bed, your hands may swell. In winter, when it’s cold and early in the morning, the fingers become narrower. It is also not recommended to take measurements during menstruation in girls or during illness with elevated body temperature.

Advice. If your palms are cold, rub them together to warm them up. If you feel hot, hold your palms at the level of your ears or neck (above your heart line) for a few minutes.

Method 3 - using a ring gauge (finger gauge)

The most reliable way to find out your finger ring size is to use a special tool. Ring gauges are available in many jewelry stores. The device looks like a small stick with markings. A ring is threaded onto it and the size is determined using a scale. Photo:

Finger gauges are used in large jewelry companies. The measuring device may take the form of a bunch of metal or plastic rings of different sizes. Each ring in the bunch is marked with numbers. The client tries them on one by one and chooses the one that fits perfectly. This measuring device is sold on Aliexpress, Ozone. The cost starts from 100 rubles. A home sizing tool is useful for those who frequently order rings online.

The plastic finger gauge looks like a tightening belt with a printed size scale:

Some international jewelry companies, such as Tiffany, use finger gauges in the form of a plastic card with cut-out holes for the fingers.After the size is selected, a plastic ring is squeezed out of the card and signed with the client’s name. Finger gauges are primarily needed for making custom rings according to the client’s individual measurements.

Method 4 - secret method

Another way to find out another person’s ring size discreetly and quickly. You just need to put the jewelry on your finger all the way and mark this place with a pen or felt-tip pen. Left alone, all that remains is to measure the circumference of the finger at the level of the mark. Next we look at the table. If, for example, the circumference is 5 cm, then the appropriate ring size is 16.

Or you can wrap a thread or a strip of paper around a sleeping person’s finger (see method 2).

Method 5 – test fitting

Before ordering jewelry online, go to your nearest jewelry store and try on rings. They do not charge money for trying on, and there is no obligation to buy products. But you will know exactly what size you need.

Note. It is not recommended for those with large joints (protruding knuckles) to buy rings without trying them on. Products of the same size, but of different designs may fit differently: dangle, twist, be difficult to put on your finger, cause pain or not fit properly.

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What to do if the size doesn't fit?

For various reasons, the ring may not fit in size (you have gained weight, lost weight, made a mistake with the measurements, etc.). There are several options for how to deal with this situation:

• Put the product up for sale on the marketplace or try to sell it in another way.
• Give to a loved one - relative, girlfriend, friend.
• A large product can be worn with a silicone insert that reduces the diameter of the ring by 1-10 mm.You can purchase a special insert at a jewelry store or order it on Aliexpress (it comes in different sizes). The device is convenient and completely invisible. As follows:
• Wear the jewelry on another finger or hand.
• If the ring is large, you can make something like a silicone tab at home. Cut the silicone IV tube in half lengthwise. Pick up a small piece from the inside of the product. Place the ring on your finger so that half of the tube is on the side of your palm.
• Take it to a jewelry shop and have the ring size adjusted for a fairly modest fee (about 1,000 rubles).

To reduce the diameter, the master can remove 3-4 mm of material or compress the product - heat the metal, cool it a little and cover it with a punch in special equipment. Less often, an insert is made - another smaller rim is soldered from the inside.

Also, rings made of gold, silver and platinum can be made wider. Sometimes craftsmen manage to increase products by 2-3 sizes! The ability to carry out such work depends on the material, the presence of stones, diamond edges and other features of the product. To increase the diameter, the ring is stretched on the crossbar using special equipment, or the inner part is ground (cut off), or a piece of the same material is discreetly inserted and the seam is carefully sanded.

Question answer

Is it possible to return or exchange a ring if it turns out to be the wrong size?

According to the law “On the Protection of Consumer Rights,” jewelry, products made of precious metals and precious stones are not subject to exchange or return if they are of proper quality (RF Government Decree No. 2463 of December 31, 2020).

Which ring should you choose especially carefully?

Expensive jewelry, ceramic, engraved, completely openwork, with a large number of stones, it is better to purchase a product with a fitting. It is difficult or impossible to adjust the size of such rings. Rings with stones, platinum, titanium, tungsten, silver with rhodium plating are easy to spoil when enlarged (compressed), and not every master will undertake such work.

Correctly selected jewelry makes the hand refined, neat, and emphasizes the beauty of the lines. Even the other fingers look thinner and more refined. Take measurements carefully. If you are in doubt about which size to choose, smaller or larger, choose the larger one! Shrinking a product is easier than stretching it.