How to Measure Ring SizeSo you don't know how to measure ring size? Whether you are planning to design your own engagement ring or you're having your grandmother's antique wedding ring re-sized to fit you, finding your finger ring size is easy, even if don't have one of those professional ring sizers. How to measure ring size is a simple process, using any one of these methods outlined here. There are FOUR methods you can choose to determine ring size: 1. Place a ring that fits you on a professional ring sizer mandrel 2. Use professional ring sizers 3. Find an approximate fit with a ring sizing chart. SEE BELOW FOR INSTRUCTIONS. 4. Use a finger ring size strip. SEE BELOW FOR INSTRUCTIONS. Make sure to measure your ring measurement at room temperature. Cold weather or heat can cause your fingers to constrict or swell. Quick Tip: If you are
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Method 3. Find an Approximate Fit Using the Ring Sizing Chart Here:Use a ring that perfectly fits you to determine your ring size. Place your ring over the nearest size circle. The inner edge of the ring should align with the outer edge of the circle. If your ring appears to fit between two sizes, buy the larger size.
Method 4. Using a Finger Ring Size Strip:To make your own finger ring size strip, print and cut the sizing strip below. Insert the narrow end of the ring sizing strip through the "cut here" slot. With numbers on the outside, place the loop around your finger, and pull until the fit is snug but comfortable.
That's really all there is to working out how to measure ring size. It wasn't that hard was it - and without using the jewelers ring sizers! Can I Resize or Not?Once you know how to measure ring size you might want to know if your jewelry can be resized or not.Resizing the ring is an important consideration if you are planning to design your own engagement ring from heirloom jewelry. Most jewelers will be only too happy to adjust a ring one or two sizes in either direction. More extreme adjustments may impact the look or interfere with the integrity of your jewelry. Some complicated settings may not allow for resizing. Check with your jeweler. Increasing the size of a gold or silver finger ring typically requires a gently hammering of the ring around a sizing shaft. This will cause the shank of the ring to thin slightly. In some rings the end result will not be perfectly round. Some jewelers will not resize platinum rings because of platinum's density and strength. To increase a ring more than one full size or to adjust a ring with stones, your jeweler may prefer to make an incision in the ring to remove or insert extra metal. This adjustment may leave a visible seam or an invisible weak point, but a professional jeweler can position flaws out of sight. If the ring to be resized is an Antique Ring, it is advisable to use a jeweler experienced in handling Antique Jewelry. Reference: ebay, Reviews & Guides
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