How to determine the ring size?

Jewelry, in particular, rings, are worn by all women and men without exception. And sooner or later we are faced with the problem of determining the size of the ring. This is especially true if you want to give a surprise gift to your loved one.

Men are faced with the problem of determining the size of the ring when they are about to propose to their soulmate. After all, it is necessary that the chosen one does not guess ahead of time, so various tricks are used to determine the size of the ring.

Women are faced with the need to determine the size of the ring when they want to make a memorable or symbolic gift to their beloved man.

Of course, both men and women, when choosing jewelry over the Internet, should know the size of their fingers. After all, before purchasing a ring when buying on the Internet, you will not be able to try it on.

Ring sizing should be taken seriously. This is especially true for wedding rings. Unlike other rings, which you can wear on either finger, wedding rings are worn by husband and wife on the ring finger of the right hand.And if you do not guess with the size, get a ring of a larger or smaller size, then you will have to contact the jeweler to correct the size.

When determining the size of the ring, you should pay attention to some points:

• You should not determine the size of the ring in the morning as soon as you wake up. After sleep, additional fluid accumulates in the body, which disappears during the day. Such changes can range from half a size to one size. That is, for example, you measured your finger in the morning and got a size of 17.5, and in the afternoon it can change to 16.5. By the evening, your hands may also be a little swollen, especially if they are subject to physical activity. Therefore, the optimal time to find out the size of the ring is the middle of the day.
• It is not recommended to measure the size of the ring after an intense workout. After playing sports, the hands may swell a little and the size of the ring may be increased.
• You should not find out the size of the ring in very hot weather, when you drink a lot of water. From this, your hands and, accordingly, your fingers may swell a little and distort the size of the ring. This size distortion can reach one size. This rule is also true for pregnant women. Especially in the last stages of pregnancy, in many women, the arms and legs swell, after childbirth, the swelling goes away by itself.
• Also, you should not find out the size of the ringlet when it is very cold outside. Under the influence of low temperatures, the vessels shrink and the size of the ring can be reduced from half the size to the whole size. When you warm up and your blood vessels return to normal, such a ring may simply not fit on your finger.

• When determining the size of the ring, be calm, do not be nervous.In this case, you will be able to determine the exact size of the ring.
• Please note that the size of the fingers on the "working" and "non-working" hand may differ. For example, if you are left-handed, then on the left hand the fingers are 0.5 - 1 size larger than on the right hand. And vice versa, if you are right-handed, then on the right hand the fingers are 0.5 - 1 size larger than on the left hand.
• When purchasing this or that ring, pay attention to its thickness. If you intend to buy a thin ring, the width of which will be in the range from 5 to 7 mm, then round up the result obtained to the nearest size. And if you want to buy a massive and wide jewelry, the width of which is more than 7 mm, then you should add another half of the size. For example, you have determined that your size is 17, buy a ring or ring with a size 17.5. Such a stock will help you to put on and take off the jewelry with ease. If you neglect this rule, then a massive accessory may simply not fit on your finger.
• When purchasing jewelry, be sure to take a receipt. If you suddenly made a mistake with the size, if you have a receipt, you can exchange it for a ring that fits your size, or return the accessory to the store if there is no replacement.

When buying an expensive ring in a jewelry store, you want to get a beautiful and stylish accessory that will look great on your finger. The ring should not cause discomfort, and even more so squeeze the finger, as this is fraught with negative consequences. A small ring can interfere with normal blood circulation, as a result of which the finger may swell and even turn blue, and a tight ring will have to be removed urgently.

The ring is large in size, on the contrary, it can inadvertently slip off, and you will lose your precious jewelry. Or you will constantly fiddle with the ring, checking whether it is in place and whether you have lost it.

Why do you need additional worries when it is necessary to correctly determine the size of the ring and then the jewelry will bring joy and attract the views of people around you.

There are many different ways to determine ring size. Some methods allow you to determine the exact size of the ring, while others give only an approximate size.

Depending on whether you are choosing a ring for yourself or as a gift as a surprise to another person, you can opt for one or another method of determining the size of the ring, or try all methods.

Determining the ring size with the help of a jeweler in a jewelry store is one of the easiest and most accurate ways. It is enough to contact any jewelry store and a specialist will easily measure your finger and tell you the size. Or offer to try on several models of rings, and you will know your size.

This method of determining the ring size can be used in several situations:

• If you are buying jewelry for yourself.
• You have taken with you a ring worn by the person to whom you are going to give a gift.
• You put on the ring of the person to whom you are giving a gift. And his ring exactly fit on your finger, or you remember how this ring sat on your finger.
• You have with you the inner outline of the ring of the gifted person.

If you are purchasing a ring for your significant other as a surprise gift, you can determine the ring size by looking at the ring you already have.The main thing is to choose the ring that this person wears exactly on the finger on which you are going to buy a gift.

Trace your ring on the inside of a piece of paper. Press the tip of a pencil or pen firmly against the inside of the ring. Now you need to measure the diameter of the ring, to do this, draw a straight line that connects two adjacent points on the resulting circle.

You can also attach a ring to this image and decide on the size of your ring. If your ring does not match these sizes, then it is better to choose a half size larger than indicated in the picture. For example, instead of 17, choose 17.5.

If you are afraid of making a mistake in the calculations, then take the ring with you and go to the jewelry store. Sellers will not refuse to help you and accurately set the size of the ring.

To determine the size of the ring with a thread, you need a dense, but not thick thread. The thread should not stretch, otherwise you risk making a mistake with the size and getting a small ring.

So, the step-by-step process of measuring the size of the ring with a thread:

1. Wrap the thread around your finger 5 times. In width, you will get a wrap somewhere in the region of 3 - 5 mm. Do not wrap the thread too tight or too loose around your finger. Try to pass the resulting wrap through the joint on the finger, it should pass quietly.
2. After wrapping, take both ends of the thread and cross them on your finger. The intersection should be marked with a marker. Even remove the thread from your finger and cut off the excess part of the thread.
3. Using a ruler, measure the length of the thread.The result obtained must be divided by 15.7. For example, the length of the thread you get is 251.2 mm, dividing it by 15.7, you get 16 mm. This is the size of your ring.
4. If you get a number that does not match the size, then round it up. For example, after dividing, you get 17.3, you need to round this figure up and you get 17.5.

The method of determining the size of the ring by clothing is the most approximate. It may be suitable if you cannot use other measurement methods. His calculations are based on the fact that people of the same build who wear clothes of the same size should also have fingers with the same diameter.

The size of clothes and the size of the ring are the same in this way:

1. People who wear size S have a ring size in the range of 15.5 - 16.5 mm.
2. People wearing size M wear rings in sizes 16.5 - 17.5.
3. Clothing size L corresponds to ring sizes 17.5 - 18.5.
4. For clothing size XL, a ring with a size of 18.5 - 19.5 is suitable.
5. With each subsequent addition of X in the size of clothes, it is worth adding one size in the ring.

Due to the anatomical features of each person, you run the risk of seriously making a mistake with the size.

They will also help determine the size of the glove ring. The size of the ring is determined by the size of the gloves. The only caveat is that gloves should be made of thin leather and fit snugly to the hand. Gloves should not stretch on the hand. In this case, you will get a more accurate determination of the ring size.

By the diameter of the finger, you can also find out the size of the ring.How to find out the size of a finger? To do this, you will need a piece of paper 10 - 12 cm long and approximately 3 mm wide.

Step-by-step measurement of the ring by the diameter of the finger:

• Wrap the paper around your finger, then make a mark in a specific place.
• Since the ring passes through the joint on the finger, it is necessary to measure it, as well.
• Between the resulting two values, choose the average value. You will receive a ring that you will not lose, as it will not fall off your finger. In addition, you can easily put this ring on your finger.

This table will help you finally understand what size finger you have.

The dimensional grid of rings becomes very relevant if you buy jewelry not in a store, but order it via the Internet. This is especially true for foreign sites, the dimensional grid of which differs from the Russian grid we are used to.

The table shows the correspondence of the international system of ring sizes for various countries.

The Russian size of the ring is equal to the inner diameter of the finger.

The American ring size is the inner diameter of the finger multiplied by 1.23 minus 14.3. That is, if the inner diameter of your finger is 18.5 mm, multiply it by 1.23 and minus 14.3 we get 8.5.

The correspondence of US sizes to Russian is shown in the table. This table will come in handy, since foreign sites most often use the American dimensional grid.

The Chinese size of the ring is equal to the inner diameter of the finger, multiplied by 3 minus 38. That is, if the inner diameter of the finger is 16, multiply it by 3 and subtract 38. We get 10.

The European ring size is calculated in two ways:

1. it is equal to the inner circumference of the finger;
2. it is equal to the inner diameter of the finger, multiplied by 3.14.

It happens that jewelry manufacturers determine the size of the rings not in numbers, but in the letters S - M - L - XL, where:

• S corresponds to 16.3 mm inner diameter of the ring;
• M fits 17.1mm inner ring diameter;
• L corresponds to 17.9 mm inner diameter of the ring;
• XL matches 18.7mm inside ring diameter.

If, nevertheless, there is a situation that you did not manage to get a ring that exactly matches the size of your finger, do not be upset. The jeweler will fit the ring to your finger, and it will fit perfectly.

If the ring is too big for you, you should not tempt fate, you risk losing the jewelry, contact a jeweler for help. It will reduce the size of your ring using one of the following methods:

• Cutting - to reduce the ring by one size, a small piece 3.14 mm long will be cut from the rim. If you need to reduce the ring by 2 sizes, then the cut piece increases by 2 times and is 6.28 mm. This method of reducing the size of the ring can be used for various types of rings. The only caveat is that you need to remove all the precious stones if soldering is done with an open fire, so that the stones are not damaged during the soldering process. If laser soldering is carried out, then the stones do not need to be removed.
• Compression - this method is most often used for simple even rings, without any embellishing elements, for example, for wedding rings.To increase the elasticity of the metal, the ring is heated, then lowered into a special mold and compressed until the ring reaches the desired size. Do not be afraid of the soot that appears on the ringlet, it will be carefully cleaned and your ringlet will be polished. So it will shine like new.
• Silicone insert - you can reduce the size of the ring by adding a silicone insert inside. This is the most gentle method of changing the ring size. After all, your jewelry does not lend itself to any external influence, only its inner diameter decreases.

You may find yourself in the opposite situation, where the ring needs to be enlarged. The jeweler can enlarge your ring using one of the following methods:

1. Mechanical stretching - most often this method is used for traditional wedding rings that do not have additional elements or stones or rings in the form of a signet. This method of increasing the size of the rings is best used for thin rings, the width of which is in the range from 9 to 12 mm. The ring is heated to make the metal ductile and malleable. Next, the ring is placed in a special device, turning the handle of which, the master will increase your ring to the desired size. At the final stage, the jeweler brings the jewelry to a beautiful appearance.
2. Adding metal - for this you have to cut the ring, stretch it to the required size and insert the missing piece of metal. It is important that the insert and ring match in color and gauge so that the insert is not noticeable.
3. Internal boring of the decoration - the metal is ground down inside the ring. This method is used if you need to change the size just a little.It is used for jewelry with enamel, stones that have an intricate shape, as well as a thick base.

You can find a way out of any situation, whether it is determining the size of the ring on your finger or changing this size. The main thing is to take seriously the solution of the problem that has arisen, and then the jewelry will be able to please you or your soulmate.