Going to a jewellery store physically or online to buy rings for yourself or your special someone sounds simple enough. There are several stores selling jewellery in a variety of types and designs. You can browse through the plethora of rings and find the one that you feel you must buy and bring it home.
However, you would not want to face any disappointment when you find you have picked the wrong size. At the same time, it is easy enough to return it and have it exchanged for the correct size. But it is still a time-consuming process. You may not find the right size in the same design you chose. This is why it is always better to know the size first before buying the ring you love.
How do you find your ring size?
A measuring tape will be ideal if you want to know your ring size. It is a simple process to wrap a measuring tape around the finger and write the number down, in millimetres or centimetres. There are a few factors that could still fetch you the wrong size. For example, you will need to accommodate your knuckle as the ring must go past it to wear it in the correct position. If you measure the ring finger on your left hand and expect to find the exact measurement on your right hand, you will be surprised to see that there is a difference.
How to use the measuring tape?
Here’s a step-by-step process.
- Step 1: Place the tape at the point where you would wear the ring and wrap it firmly around the finger. It shouldn’t be too tight or too loose.
- Step 2: Move it up and past the knuckle to see if it moves freely.
- Step 3: Write down the measurement.
- Step 4: Use the size chart given online and find your ring size.
How to use a thread to discover your ring size
If you don’t have a measuring tape handy, you can take a thread and wrap it around your ring finger. It follows the same process as a measuring tape, but it works slightly differently. You can cut the thread to the point where it meets the other end and then place it against a ruler or tape and take the reading.
Use a cutout ruler
Did you know there are cut out rulers available to help you measure your ring size? The process is similar, but the cutout ruler makes it easier. Cutout rulers are printable as they are made from paper. Most cutout rulers have dotted lines where you can cut, making the measurement accurate.
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Comfort and standard-fit ring
There are two other factors to consider. One is the standard-fit ring size, and the other is the comfort-fit ring size. Standard-fit rings have flat insides. Comfort-fit rings are domed on the inside with smaller diameters, where the dome of the ring touches the finger. Men prefer the comfort-fit rings because they are easier to go past a large knuckle.
Irrespective of the type of ring we like to wear, the size plays a crucial role. A finger ring that is too small will be tight and will be difficult to put on or take off. It can also cut off your blood circulation when it is too tight. On the other hand, a ring that is too loose will get lost because it can slip off your finger without you even noticing that it is missing. Therefore, the more accurate the measure, the better the ring will fit.
The same rules apply to men and women. Although, one of the differences includes the knuckle size between men and women. You may find size variation caused by temperature and humidity, which is why you are always asked to measure at the end of the day rather than at the beginning. Fingers and toes tend to swell up a little because of high humidity. So, measurements taken at that time are not likely to be accurate. Fortunately for those that may not be able to measure accurately, we have adjustable rings. The Floweret diamond Flexi ring is precisely what it sounds like – it is flexible, and the size can be adjusted according to fit. So is the Swirl diamond adjustable ring, and these rings can be worn on any finger, depending on your whim.
Rings do not always have a designated finger, as we see men and women wearing rings on any finger of their choice. It is only the wedding ring sets that adorn the ring finger. Acquiring a collection of rings, adjustable or otherwise, has become much easier with the variety of metals and colourful gemstones available at CaratLane. If worrying about getting the wrong size worries you, now you have a few clear methods to measure your ring size. You need nothing more to pick out rings you wish to own.
