Sizing rings can be a tricky – especially when ordering online.
Why? Because every jeweller does things slightly differently "their way".
Also you will find that there are a many different ring measuring systems depending on where you live (US 1-10, AUS A-Z+3 etc). Thankfully, there are handy charts like this one that allow jewellers like us to convert from one system to another.
Next, we have our tools. Every jeweller has their own tools, manufactured from different places, at different times, using different methods and metals. This can mean that tools will vary slightly. It's for this reason that we recommend that all our customers go to a couple of different local jewellers and have their fingers measured for the correct sizing. I would suggest going to a couple of jewellers, to make sure the sizing is correct, 2 or more jewellers agreeing on the size means you can be pretty confident that the size is right.
Any other method – like using an online sizer, one you print out, or even a bit of string or tape around your finger are never going to get you an accurate size. The only way to be sure you’re getting the right size is to have a jeweller professionally size you in-person. Thankfully, any jewellery store will do this for free, and it takes just one or two minutes. It’s definitely worth the effort in the long run to get the size right, first time!
Size also differs on the width of the ring you are ordering, to measure your finger jewellers can use either a thin or wide set of bands.
Why? Because the width of your ring affects the fit. If you look at your fingers you find that they taper, therefore different width rings sit different on this taper. This in mind generally wider rings need to be larger to feel comfortable.
Therefore we always make any ring larger than 5mm wide, approx 1/4 size bigger (this may depend on the information you provide on how you got your ring size)
There are 2 different methods for sizing rings depending on where they sit on the jeweller’s mandrel
The first is the centre line method, this means the size of the ring is read on where the middle of the ring sits on the mandrel.
The second is called true diameter method. This is read by where the bottom of the ring sits on the mandrel.
As many of our rings are comfort ring, meaning the inside is slightly conveyed, I use the second method as this is the smallest inside circumference
Finally – ring size is never perfect 100% of the time, because our fingers change from day to day. Our fingers can shrink and swell depending on the weather, temperature, and even what we eat or drink. Not to mention when we gain or lose a few kilos.
We always try to ensure every customers gets a perfectly sized ring, however as you can see getting the size right can be a little tricky. We rely on you to to collaborate with us on the sizing and can only be guided by the information you provide us.
The more details, the better.
Why? Because every jeweller does things slightly differently "their way".
Also you will find that there are a many different ring measuring systems depending on where you live (US 1-10, AUS A-Z+3 etc). Thankfully, there are handy charts like this one that allow jewellers like us to convert from one system to another.
Next, we have our tools. Every jeweller has their own tools, manufactured from different places, at different times, using different methods and metals. This can mean that tools will vary slightly. It's for this reason that we recommend that all our customers go to a couple of different local jewellers and have their fingers measured for the correct sizing. I would suggest going to a couple of jewellers, to make sure the sizing is correct, 2 or more jewellers agreeing on the size means you can be pretty confident that the size is right.
Any other method – like using an online sizer, one you print out, or even a bit of string or tape around your finger are never going to get you an accurate size. The only way to be sure you’re getting the right size is to have a jeweller professionally size you in-person. Thankfully, any jewellery store will do this for free, and it takes just one or two minutes. It’s definitely worth the effort in the long run to get the size right, first time!
Size also differs on the width of the ring you are ordering, to measure your finger jewellers can use either a thin or wide set of bands.
Why? Because the width of your ring affects the fit. If you look at your fingers you find that they taper, therefore different width rings sit different on this taper. This in mind generally wider rings need to be larger to feel comfortable.
Therefore we always make any ring larger than 5mm wide, approx 1/4 size bigger (this may depend on the information you provide on how you got your ring size)
There are 2 different methods for sizing rings depending on where they sit on the jeweller’s mandrel
The first is the centre line method, this means the size of the ring is read on where the middle of the ring sits on the mandrel.
The second is called true diameter method. This is read by where the bottom of the ring sits on the mandrel.
As many of our rings are comfort ring, meaning the inside is slightly conveyed, I use the second method as this is the smallest inside circumference
Finally – ring size is never perfect 100% of the time, because our fingers change from day to day. Our fingers can shrink and swell depending on the weather, temperature, and even what we eat or drink. Not to mention when we gain or lose a few kilos.
We always try to ensure every customers gets a perfectly sized ring, however as you can see getting the size right can be a little tricky. We rely on you to to collaborate with us on the sizing and can only be guided by the information you provide us.
The more details, the better.