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The Boy Wants To Buy You The Perfect Ring. Here's A Guide To Get That Ring Size Right!

BY Apoorva | 11 Nov, 2016 | 2141 views | 4 min read

The most important thing to know before you start engagement ring shopping is the ring size. Now if you are wanting to surprise her (or him) or not, measuring the perfect ring size is a must! After all, it's your very first ring and it hsould be perfect. Plus, exchanging, tightening, loosening...it's a huge headache, right? So here's how you go about it!

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Understanding Ring Size Just like clothing, rings are sized on a standard scale so that a woman's size M is the same from jeweller to jeweller. With that said, if you've ever bought jeans from different brands, you're well aware that a clothing size M doesn't always fit the same way—and it's no different for rings. Shop closest to the size but understand that it can go a little here and there! Size It Up With Your Jeweller The easiest ring sizing method of all is to size your existing ring with a jeweller. In store, jewellers use a mandrel—a graduated metal wand with markers for size—to determine the size of a ring. They simply slip the ring on and wherever it stops tells them the size. Simple isn’t it? By working directly with a jeweller, you won't need to worry about ring size charts or measurement methods, as they'll measure using any unique specifications they require. Measuring Ring Size At Home If going to the jeweller is not possible, try a printable ring sizer using the ring sizing chart below.

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  This ring size method is based on the inside diameter measurement of a ring that fits the fourth finger of the left hand.
  • Print the ring size chart. To make sure it's printed to actual size, choose "Scale 100" when selecting your print options.
  • Place the ring over the circles, lining up the inside edges of the ring to the circle that best matches on the ring size chart. If the ring is in between two sizes, choose the larger size.
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You don't have to ruin a surprise proposal by asking your partner their ring size. Ask her mom, best friend or sister to find out her ring size without her suspecting a thing. Does she already wear a ring that fits her perfectly? If so, wait for her to remove it and secretly take it to a jeweller to be sized. If she only takes it off to work out or shower and you have limited access to the ring, buy a bar of soap and press the ring in to make a mould. Your jeweller should be able to use the markings to identify the correct ring size. If she literally only takes her rings off to lotion her hands for five seconds, slip the ring on your finger and note exactly where it fits on your finger. Using the various ring size charts and sizers, you or a jeweller should be able to replicate the fit. And when all else fails, go for a larger size; it's easier to resize a ring smaller than it is to go bigger. General Tips While Sizing The Ring
  • Go for a snug fit: The ring should 'go on easy, come off hard’. This means you have the right fit and the ring is sized properly for the finger, minimizing the risk of loss.
  • Keep seasons in mind: Your fingers tend to change size throughout the course of the year, especially during summer and winter. They'll swell up a bit during the summer so keep that in mind so the ring doesn't become uncomfortable to wear during those months.
  • Consider the width of the band: The wider the band, the tighter it will fit
  • Warm up your hands: If you've just come in from the cold or naturally have colder hands, warm them to room temperature for the most accurate sizing.
  • Go big: If you get two different finger measurements or find that a ring you wear often fits differently from time to time, it's best to choose a slightly larger size, and, if you can, consult a professional.
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