Rings are perhaps the most sought after type of jewelry. And, unlike many of its brothers, it is not universal. The reason for this lies not so much in the design as in the size. Without figuring it out in advance, it is simply impossible to choose a comfortably fitting piece of jewelry. A product bought at random will fall off or press, and in a particularly difficult situation, it will not fit on the handle at all. To prevent this from happening, learn how to accurately determine your ring size.
Methods for determining ring size
To obtain the necessary information, it is necessary to measure the finger or the ring worn on it, or draw the inner wall of the jewelry with a pencil. You can also ask a jewelry store salesperson for help. One glance will be enough for him to accurately determine the desired parameter. As a last resort, the correct option will be selected by fitting. Thus, the situation usually unfolds when the ring has a non-standard shape.
According to the existing ring
The ring size is its diameter. Having found the last value, find out the first one.Moreover, the calculations will not take much time and will not require a large number of tools. To determine, you just need to put the ring on a ruler and see how many millimeters are between 2 opposite points of the ring.
Important! You need to rely on the inner contour of the ring, and not on the outer one. The difference between the outer and outer wall is critical, especially if the decoration itself is massive or has different thicknesses in different areas.
If geometry and its principles have been erased from memory, then for safety reasons it is better to outline the existing ring with a pencil (the pencil should outline the inside, not the outside), and then take the drawing to a jeweler or craftsman. Using a ring meter, he will determine the required value.
The size search operation can also be carried out using plasticine or any other plastic material. Just make an imprint on it and show the resulting cast of the jewelry to a jewelry guru.
Important! Consider which finger and hand the jewelry is worn on. A ring from the right index finger or left ring finger cannot be considered an adequate guide when purchasing an engagement ring.
Finger circumference
There are 2 ways. For the first one you will need:
- paper;
- felt-tip pen;
- scissors.
Cut out a rectangle measuring 10x3 cm from paper, where 10 is the length and 3 is the width. Wrap the piece around the base of the desired finger and make a notch where the ends of the paper meet. Then move it to the knuckle of your finger. Make a notch again.
Take a ruler and determine the lengths of both marks. Add the resulting numbers and divide by 2. The result is the desired value. It will need to be found in the table, which summarizes the parameters of “finger size”, “finger diameter” and “ring size”.If the summary table does not contain a number corresponding to the parameters of a particular finger, then the number will need to be rounded (better up than down) and take the option that is least close to the obtained value.
Important! For accuracy and reliability of the results, all values are taken and recorded in millimeters.
For the second method you will need a thread. You need to tie it around your finger, and then try to remove it from it. If it easily passes through the joint, then you did everything right. All that remains is to cut off the excess ends from the thread, and then cut the circle of thread itself in half and measure its length using a ruler. The resulting number - in millimeters - is then divided by 3.14. The result of the calculations is the size of the ring. You can also use a measuring tape instead of thread. True, you will have to try and find a narrower version.
According to clothing size
The technique is considered the least accurate. Usually it is resorted to when other options are unavailable for one reason or another. The method is based on the idea of proportionality of the human body: large people have larger fingers than thin and short ones, and people of approximately the same build wear the same size - both in clothing and in hand jewelry.
The theory under consideration does not take into account genetic characteristics, past diseases and external factors that make us unique. However, in the absence of other landmarks and clues, there is nothing left to do but start from the clothes being worn. Approximate size ratio:
- S – ring diameter 15.5-16.5 mm;
- M – ring diameter 16.5-17.5 mm;
- L – ring diameter 17.5-18.5 mm;
- XL – ring diameter 18.5-19.5 mm.
If a person is large and wears wardrobe items with several “X”s, then each “X” should be counted as 1 additional ring size. According to this formula, XXL equals 19.5-20.5 mm.
Secret methods for determining ring size
The most reliable solution is to gain access to a jewelry box or a ring that is constantly worn on your hand. If you choose the first option, then try not to miss and take the ring that matches the size of the desired finger. And do not forget to make sure that a short-term loss does not catch your eye. Otherwise, the whole idea of secrecy will go to waste.
Remember that it is easiest to spot if something is missing if you have an organized storage system and minimal decorations. If a girl or woman is pedantic and neat, often checks the contents of a jewelry box or only has 1-2 rings, then she will most likely notice the disappearance very quickly. To prevent this, give up the idea of taking the accessory with you and, right on the spot, without leaving the box, determine the size using a ruler or plasticine.
The second method requires even more skill. The salvation is seen in the fact that jewelry and precious stones do not tolerate contact with hard water, shampoos and gels, so they are removed from the hand before taking a shower and bath. To remain unnoticed, wait for the moment when the person you are going to please with a ring is going to retire to the bathroom. Watch where he puts the jewelry removed from his finger, and then take all the necessary measurements from the product.
If a person dear to you takes a bath with the ring and generally parts with it only for a few minutes, then trying it on will be the solution.Wait for the right moment and try to put his jewelry on your fingers. Perhaps luck will smile on you and the product will fit properly on one of your fingers. In this case, all that remains is to go to the store and purchase a ring that suits this particular finger.
Important! You don’t have to wait for a favorable moment; you can create it yourself. For example, arrange a game with a ring or start trying it on as a joke.
When trying on, do not be clever or forceful. Remember that when using someone else's ring there are always risks: you may inadvertently damage it or be unable to remove it from your finger. If the product does not fit on even 1 finger, then try stringing it onto your index finger and marking the place where the ring is stuck. Then measure the diameter of this part of the finger. The resulting value can be used as a rough guide when purchasing a ring. If you are afraid of forgetting the right point, then resort to an adhesive plaster. Just wrap it around the key area of your finger.
Other unusual ways to determine size:
- By coins. 1 kopeck corresponds to size 16, and 1 ruble - 21. Other guidelines: 5 kopecks - size 19, 10 - 18, 50 - 19.5.
- A glove made of thin leather (a thick one will not work). If the accessory fits your hand tightly and is not worn out, then you can take it with you to the specialist. An experienced jeweler will be able to accurately determine the parameters of the person who owns the brought glove.
- By gender. According to statistics, adult women most often wear rings of sizes 16-17.5.
- By palm print. Nowadays it is fashionable to design albums with casts and handprints. Invite the person to whom you are going to give a surprise to immortalize your hand in this simple way.
You can also find out the necessary information through friends or parents of the person you want to give a ring to. Many mothers will respond adequately to such a request and will be able to carry out a secret operation to find out the size better than anyone else. At the same time, no suspicion will fall on you, since all questions and manipulations will be carried out by a completely different person.
Important! If you don’t have a single trump card in your hands, and the recipient of the gift has never worn a ring before, then there is only one way out of the situation: buy an open-type product. It tolerates miscalculations. It can be worn with minimal discomfort with a difference of 1 size step. In other words, an open ring of size 18.5 will suit a girl who wears jewelry of size 19.5.
Finding your size - table
As mentioned above, to determine the size of the ring, it is enough to find out its diameter or the size of the finger on which the jewelry is worn. Having obtained such information, all that remains is to check the summary table.
Example of determining ring size
Having wrapped the desired finger with thread or measuring tape in 2 places (where the ring is worn and in the joint area), we find out its diameter at the base and in the phalanx area. We add the found values and divide by 2. We get, for example, 18.7 mm.
We are looking for 18.7 mm in the middle column of the table. We see that there is no such figure, but there are 18.5 and 18.9. You will have to choose from them. To avoid mistakes at this stage, consider the shape of the product. If you are going to buy a thin one, then you can stop at 18.5. Well, massive jewelry should be purchased with a reserve. That is, you need to take at least 18.9.
Having decided on the parameter, we move towards the third column and see that a finger with a diameter of 18.5 mm corresponds to a ring of size 18.5, and a finger of 18.9 mm corresponds to a jewel of size 19.
How to determine ring size on Aliexpress, Jum and other sites?
International stores do not use the Russian metric system, but the American, European or Japanese one. To understand them, you need to do the following:
- we find out the size according to Russian metrics;
- find out what system the seller uses;
- check the table.
The table shows the main international number systems. It is through them that sellers from Aliexpress and similar platforms sell their goods.
Tips for those looking for their size
Morning measurements are not indicative, since many people swell after sleep. To obtain more accurate values, you should carry out the procedure three times:
- in the morning;
- during the day;
- In the evening.
Then the numbers are added and divided by 3. The resulting figure is the most adequate and true. If the method is not suitable for some reason, then the measurement is best carried out during daytime activity. A person at this moment should be cheerful and fresh.
Not only the time of day, but also a number of other factors can influence the measurement result. Among them:
- intense training;
- critical days and the first few days after their completion;
- long exposure to cold or heat (in the latter case, the fingers swell and increase by an average of 0.5 sizes, and in the former they become smaller);
- taking large amounts of liquid;
- bad feeling.
The shape of the decoration can also be misleading. The simplest example: a thick and wide ring. Due to its dimensions, it will not sit well on your finger even if the size is correctly determined.To avoid discomfort, you should purchase a massive ring about 0.5 mm larger. So, if a girl wears size 18, then 18.5 jewelry will suit her.
Important! When purchasing jewelry, keep the receipt and tag. They will help you make a return or exchange if the jewelry does not fit or is defective.
It is also worth considering that the fingers on different hands are only at first glance equal to each other. In fact, the right little finger does not coincide with the left, and the right index does not coincide with the left, and so on with all the fingers. And remember that you don’t buy an engagement ring many months in advance. This is due to the fact that the girl can gain weight or lose weight by the target date. And if a wedding dress can always be sewn in or altered, then with decoration you won’t be able to pull off such a trick.
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