How to measure your ring size?
This blog post is all about ring sizes! If you want to find out what size to order online, this blog will guide you step by step. Do you already know what ring size you have? Check the general tips to be sure you measured it correctly; you might even learn something you did not know.
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“I don’t know my ring size? What size should I order?”
General tips
Before you start, there are a few things to keep in mind.
On which finger do you want to wear the ring?
Also, which hand? Because the size of your fingers is different for both of your hands.
Do you want to buy a ring with a wide band or a narrow band? Usually, you need a bigger ring size for rings with a wide band.
Are your hands cold or warm when you’re measuring the size? This will give you varying results. For some people, ring sizes are even different in winter and summer.
If possible, measure your ring size more than once at different times during the day (because your size can differ in the morning vs evening). The ideal moment is in the late afternoon; this usually gives the correct size. Don’t measure your ring size when you’re just waking up or when you just did a workout or took a shower; wait a little and then measure your size.
When you’re pregnant, you might have a larger ring size than usual.
Ring sizes are different around the world. I use the circumference of the inside of the ring in millimeters. That is the most common way of ring sizing in Europe. The diameter in millimeters is also used often. If you want to order a ring from the US, ask the seller for a size chart. If you order a ring from Bijoux de La Lande and only know your US size and don’t know what millimeter-size it is, no problem, you can check out the size chart in the description of every ring. Feel free to reach out if you’re unsure about your ring size and want to order from our store.
Professional ring size measuring
The easiest and most correct way to know your exact ring size is to ask a professional to measure it for you, so going to a local jeweler or goldsmith is the best option! If you live near my studio, you can make an appointment, and I’ll measure your ring size.
I know some of you don’t have a professional jeweler nearby, so here is a method to measure your ring size at home:
Use a ring you already wear
You might already have a ring that fits you perfectly, that is a good solution for finding out your ring size. You can take this ring to a local jeweler and let him/her measure it for you (this is a perfect solution if you want to find out your partner’s ring size).
So, how do you measure your ring correctly?
First, make sure the ring is still round! Sometimes, a ring may become a bit oval from wearing it a lot; this happens especially with dainty/fine rings. Then, put the ring on a ruler that has millimeters (don’t use inches). Make sure you measure the inside diameter of the ring, and DON’T include the thickness of the ring itself.
Now you know the inside diameter of your ring and give this to the jeweler as the size of the ring.
Why you shouldn’t use the DIY ring size method with a paper strip (or dental floss)
The steps you find for this method: Start by cutting out a strip of paper and take a pen and a ruler. Then, wrap this paper strip tight around your finger. Now, mark where the paper overlaps. Measure from mark to mark, that’s your finger circumference in millimeters.
So, why not? I’ve seen so many customers end up with the wrong ring size. So, if you still want to use this method, make sure you try it several times (I also tried it and ended up with different results; it was very inaccurate). If you have the same result all the time and you want to use this method:
NOTE: keep in mind that these methods aren’t 100% accurate. So, you might have to ask for sizing later, if you order a ring and you’re unsure if the size is correct, ask the jeweler first what the cost is to re-size a ring. From experience and colleagues, I learned that sizing for a silver or gold ring costs €25-€50. It is important to add if there are gemstones or diamonds involved or some enamel, it will cost (much) more because of the technical difficulties.
I hope you now know how important it is very important to measure your ring size correctly before buying a ring.
I wrote this blogpost on my other website (https://www.korneliajewelry.com), but of course it is also super relevant for Bijoux de La Lande, so that’s why I copied the blogpost here.
Karolien