At all times, rings have been and remain the most popular jewelry. Women especially love them. A ring from a loved one is the most long-awaited gift for every girl.
In addition to engagement, there are many reasons to give this accessory - anniversary, March 8, birthday, wedding anniversary.
The stores have a huge selection of rings - from modest jewelry to works of jewelry with expensive stones that cost a fortune. The most convenient way to purchase is the Internet.
And here many people have a question - how to determine the ring size? It turns out it's not difficult at all.
How to determine ring size by thread - instructions
The most reliable method for determining the size is to go to a jewelry store or workshop, which has a special template - a ring gauge. A specialist will help you make an accurate measurement.
If you want to make a surprise or there is no opportunity to visit the workshop, then There are a number of methods on how to determine this parameter yourself using available tools.
How to measure your finger size correctly so as not to make a mistake - 2 ways
What you will need. To determine the volume of your finger, you need to take a strong thread of medium thickness, a centimeter or ruler, and a calculator.
Method No. 1
Wrap thread around your finger 5 times. It is necessary to make a small indent between the turns. The winding width should be approximately 5 mm. The tension should be loose (taking into account the thickness of the joint).
Trim both ends of the thread at the point of contact. Straighten it and apply it to the measuring tool. The resulting length must be divided by 15.7, that is, 5 x 3.14 (Pi). As a result, we get the size of the ring.
When measuring, it is necessary to take into account the thickness of the joint. Remove the thread from your finger, try to do it as if you were removing jewelry.
Method No. 2
Wrap the thread around your finger in one turn. Trim with scissors. Measure the length. This value must be divided by Pi = 3.14. The result obtained is the size of the decoration.
To get a more accurate result, take three measurements: the girth of the joint, the middle of the phalanx and the girth of the finger as close as possible to its beginning, calculate the arithmetic average. This will give you the most accurate value.
How to find out your ring size when you know the measurement results
It must be remembered that both methods described above are very approximate. You can also measure the circumference of your finger using a strip of paper 5–6 mm wide, taking into account the thickness of the joint.
The ring size is its internal diameter in millimeters. The standard, most popular sizes are from 16.0 to 22.0. The pitch is 0.5 mm. That is, if the previous size is 17.0, then the next one is 17.5, then 18.0; 18.5, etc.
Example. When measuring your finger with a thread, you got a result of 16.1. A ring of size 16 is suitable, 17.3 - round up - 17.5.
When determining the size of a wide ring, jewelers recommend rounding up. If the ring is thin - less.
If you doubt your mathematical abilities or are afraid of getting confused in the calculations and making a mistake, then, knowing the results of finger circumference measurements, you can use the table.
Where to find. On most websites of online stores selling jewelry, you can see such a table. It is enough to find in it the value of the thread length you measured; the diameter and size will be indicated in the adjacent columns.
There is another way determining the volume of a finger - a diagram of templates. In the picture, which can be found on the Internet and printed at a scale of 1:1, various circles are drawn. They fit ring sizes from 15.0 to 20.0. By cutting out a circle and sticking your finger into the hole, you can quickly determine the desired size.
Of all the “home” methods for determining size the most accurate is to measure the internal diameter of an existing ring. Put it on a piece of notebook paper in a square. Trace around the inner circumference with a pencil. The diameter of the drawn circle is the desired value.
In order not to make a mistake in choosing jewelry, use several of the methods listed above.
What sizes do women and men wear depending on their height and build?
Some argue that ring size can be determined by the clothing size of men and women, since the thickness of the fingers is proportional to the body type.
The result will be inaccurate, with a sufficient degree of error.You should resort to this method only if there is no way to measure your finger in any other way. Ratio of clothes to ring size:
- R. 42–44 (S) / 15.5–16.5;
- R. 44–46 (M) / 16.5–17.5;
- R. 46–48 (L) / 17.5–18.5;
- R. 48–50 (XL) / 18.5–19.5;
- R. 50–52 (XXL) / 19.5–20.5.
Based on a person’s physique, you can very roughly determine the ring size for women and men:
- people of small stature and fragile physique have thin fingers, b. 15.5–16.5;
- Slender people with an athletic build most often wear rings. 16.5–18.5;
- fat people buy jewelry r. 18.5–20.5.
Some argue that the size of the wrist corresponds to the size of the ring finger. If, for example, your wrist is 19.5 cm, then the ring is 19.5.
Useful tips for choosing rings
When choosing this accessory, you need to consider some nuances. Various changes constantly occur in the human body. Therefore, we advise you to consider 6 tips:
- The fingers on the “working” hand are slightly thicker.
- When determining the size of the jewelry, it is worth taking into account the time of day, since the size of the fingers changes throughout the day, the best time is noon.
- Do not take measurements in extreme heat or cold, or in high humidity.
- Inaccurate results will be obtained during a long period of pregnancy or during critical days; for certain diseases that cause swelling; after sports training.
- When choosing a finger jewelry for everyday wear, you need to take especially careful measurements to ensure a comfortable fit.
- When buying jewelry as a gift, you should rely not only on your taste. It is necessary to take into account the age, style, body type, lifestyle and preferences of the person for whom the gift is being chosen.
To summarize, it is worth noting that Finger measurements for purchasing jewelry using “artisanal” methods are not accurate. Don't worry if you miss. A ring that is too small can always be “rolled out” in a jewelry workshop. If the ring is large, then if you have receipts or other documents confirming the purchase, you can always exchange it for a suitable one.
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