![]() ![]() As with a finger gauge set, it can measure in half as well as full sizes. To measure an existing ring, the jeweler will typically use a ring mandrel – a tapered cylindrical tool – that is marked with ring sizes. Let the jeweler know if the ring you’ve brought is usually worn on the right or left hand and which hand is dominant. In addition, for a person who is right-handed, the left ring finger is typically smaller than the right ring finger by about half a size and vice versa. Just make sure it’s a ring she often wears on a ring finger as opposed to one she wears on her middle finger, thumb or index finger, as these will not be the same size. If you want to keep the element of surprise, you can always “borrow” a ring from her jewelry box and take it to a jeweler yourself. Read on for some reliable ones.Ī set of finger gauges is the most accurate way to determine her ring size. Considering the symbolic value and cost of an engagement ring, you’ll want to determine ring size using more accurate methods. Plus, you lose the element of surprise with this method, and if it’s not a surprise, you should ask your jeweler for help. ![]() If you only measure where the ring sits on the finger, she might not be able to push it over the joint when the time comes to put it on for the first time. For most people, the joint is larger than the rest of the finger. Humidity and temperature can cause paper to shrink and curl.Īlso, when you measure ring size this way, you’re not taking into consideration the size the ring needs to be to slip over the finger joint or knuckle. Both methods lead to inaccuracies: String can stretch and paper can be easily damaged. Other sites suggest using a strip of paper to determine ring size, again by wrapping the strip around the finger and then marking the paper with a pen or pencil where it overlaps. Some websites suggest wrapping a piece of string around the finger, marking the place where the ends overlap and then finding the corresponding size on a ring size chart. Examples of other ring styles that cannot be easily resized are given below.ĭON’T use a piece of string or paper to measure ring sizeĭetermine ring size with paper and pencilĪsk a friend or family member about ring sizeĭetermine ring size with a ring size chart DON’T use a piece of string or paper to measure ring size It also can be very difficult to resize eternity/anniversary rings (that is, those with diamonds around the entire band). In general, rings with pavé and channel settings cannot be resized easily. In this blog, we’ll dispel some common myths floating around on the Internet and provide some reliable tips on how to determine her ring size, including an international ring size chart, so you can get it right.īefore you read any further, here’s a quick note on the importance of determining the right ring size. After all, you’ve invested a lot in selecting the perfect ring and planning the proposal, so naturally you’ll want the ring to fit right out of the box. However, if you do require a half-size ring, or if your size is not in stock, please contact us at We can often get (extra) sizes made especially for you.Getting the ring size right is a must for any engagement ring. Ring sizes shown on the MIMI ET TOI website are European sizes.Īll MIMI ET TOI rings are available in sizes 13.5 to 19 – only 13.5 is available as a half-size, all other sizes are whole numbers (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19). If your exact size is not on this chart, please pick the size that nears your measurement in millimeters the most.
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