Finger measurement for ring

finger measurement for ring

Here is a handy & very simple guide that will help you measure your finger to find the ring size that suits you. We should advise that if you don’t know the size of the ring that suits you, the most reliable way to find it is to go to a jewellery shop and ask them to measure your finger. It will take very little time and you won’t pay anything for it!

To find your number yourself, follow the steps below:

 

  1. You should use a piece of paper, fabric, wire or thread. Cut a piece, which we recommend to be up to 10 centimeters (cm) wide and at least 2 centimeters (cm) long.
    Cut a piece of paper, fabric, wire or thread - Measurement of a finger for a ring
    Cut a piece of paper, fabric, wire or thread
  2. Then you should wrap the piece you have cut (fabric or wire or thread) around the finger you wish to measure. During the measuring process, it should not be too tight or too comfortable and you should also take into account the knot of your finger (so that the ring can be put in and taken out).
    Wrap the piece you have cut out - Measuring finger for ring
    Wrap the piece you have cut
  3. Use a pen or marker to mark the point where the rotation around the finger you are measuring ends.
    Mark the point where the rotation ends around the finger you are measuring - Finger measurement for ring
    Mark the point where the rotation around the finger you are measuring ends
  4. Using a ruler, tape measure or yardstick, measure the piece you used to measure (fabric, wire or thread) from the beginning to the point you marked at the end of the rotation. And yes! you just managed to complete your ring finger measurement! The number you have found represents, in millimetres, the inner circumference of the ring.
    Measure with a ruler, tape measure or yardstick, the piece you used for the measurement - Ring finger measurement
    Measure with a ruler, tape measure or yardstick the piece you used for the measurement

Very importantly, each finger has its own number. So when you measure a particular finger, it doesn’t mean that the size you find corresponds to all your fingers, nor to the fingers of both hands!

Also, if the resulting number is between two ring sizes, we suggest you choose the larger size.

If you already know your size for America or Britain, consult the table on the corresponding page (Ring Sizes & Numbers – Conversion & Matching Table) to find the corresponding European number or the number corresponding to the inner circumference of the ring that suits you.

 

Video with instructions Finger Measurement for ring

Below you can watch a video, which will help you measure your finger to find the ring size that suits you:

 

Important information about your ring

Your ring should fit your finger tightly enough without the risk of it coming off. Not too tight, not too loose. You should not put too much pain or pressure on your finger or ring as you put it on or take it off. should be able to just barely fit on the largest part of your finger.

With this in mind, it is very important to check the size of your ring more than once, which includes a simple check at home and even a regular measurement in a shop in the presence of a jeweller.
Your fingers will swell in hot weather and the opposite in cold weather. This is something very important for engagement rings and rings as they will be worn every day for a long period of time. Check your size on a cold day and again on a hot day. Checking two and three times is not an exaggeration because getting it right the first time could save you time, hassle and money on potentially expensive size changes.

Did you know that wide rings usually need a larger size? Rings wider than 6 mm usually need a larger size for most people. Narrower rings allow your skin to move alongside the ring often leaving a distinctive ring mark on your finger when you remove it. Wide rings don’t allow as much movement which means there is more finger under the ring.

And don’t forget that some rings can’t be resized to fit you.
This is especially true for rings with larger and relatively “free” bindings. For example, if you have very small fingers and the ring needs to be shortened a lot the binding can be compromised. As part of the ring (usually the part opposite the binding) is cut to reduce the size of the ring, the stone binding can open up. Your jeweller will be able to discuss this with you. But for those of you who buy online, this is something to keep in mind.

Don’t forget to do regular checks on your rings. Inspect them for signs of wear and look for cracks on the body of the ring or where the metal is obviously thinned, which could cause serious distortion. It is much better for your ring, but also for greater economy to be “on top” of such damage sooner rather than later. And if you’ve gotten to the point where you rarely take your ring off because it’s too tight or because it falls off all the time, it’s time to resize it. No one wants to have their ring cut off, or worse yet to slip & fall or even lose it.

 

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