How to know my ring size

Don't know your ring size? Sometimes, it is difficult to guess and know which jewel will fit best in your hands, especially if you don't know what the right size is for you or if you are not physically in the store to try it on and see if it really fits. There are also other situations such as, for example, if you are going to buy a ring that will not be for you, but rather to give it to someone very special. In these cases, it is best to go to a trusted jeweler, where you will get fully personalized attention to find the ideal ring for you or for the person you want to give it to. Undoubtedly, for these situations, it is very important to know what the finger or ring size is, as would happen with any other accessory or garment. Read on and find out the different methods to find the perfect ring for you.

Know your ring size with another ring

This is one of the best methods to discover your perfect size. If you have the chance to have a ring that fits you perfectly, that is, neither tight nor loose, you can base it on it to get the ideal size for your new ring. The same applies if the ring is not for you, but you are looking for a special gift or the perfect engagement ring and you have the opportunity to get one of the rings that suits that person. Thus, this is one of the most reliable ways to know the size of the contour of the finger: if circumferences fit together when placed together, there is no doubt, that is your size.

Another method to know the size of your ring, so that you can tell someone or include it in the search you do in an online store, is to use another ring, but since you cannot compare it directly with the one you are going to receive, you will measuring the inside diameter of the ring that you already have and it works great. Follow these steps:

1. Place the ring on a ruler or tape measure.
2. Measure the inside diameter, that is, from side to side of the inside of the ring, the space where your finger will go. Remember to always focus on millimeters. Remember: 1 centimeter equals 10 millimeters. This ratio will help you convert quickly.
3. Check your size in the table of the following images, where you can see the different equivalences.

Know your ring size without another ring

When you don't have another ring handy is when it can be difficult to discover what is your ring size. However, you can use the following method to find out. Follow these steps:

1. wrap around finger a thread or tape measure Soften directly, as if it were a ring, and adjust it comfortably so that it is neither too tight nor too loose.
2. Mark the point where the ends meet and the circle closes.
3. Next, measure the piece of fabric or thread with a ruler or tape measure.
4. Focus on the millimeters: 1 centimeter is equal to 10 millimeters. Example: 5,2 cm would be 52 mm.
5. Once you have the measurement, you must calculate the diameter of the finger. To do this, use the following formula: Measurement in millimeters / 3,14. Example: 52 mm / 3,14 = 16,5.
6. Once you have the result, you can find out what your size is in the ring size chart from the image below.

In case the measurement is not exact with the indicated table, we recommend you always round up, this way you will avoid that the ring fits too tightly and squeezes you.

Take the ring to a jeweler

Apart from the above methods, you can always take your ring to a professional jeweler to be completely sure. It will tell you what the exact size of your ring is thanks to the use of a measuring stick. In case you do not have a reference ring that you can take to check, they also have ring-shaped finger gauges that will make checking easier.

Achieving the size of your ring can be very simple if you spend a few minutes or if you contact your trusted jeweler. Do you dare to find out your size to hit the first time with your new ring? Test it!

Now that ya you have discovered your ring size, you may have doubts about what type of ring to choose. For this reason, we encourage you to continue investigating in aHOWTO to learn about different elements and materials of these beautiful accessories for the fingers. For example, here you can read about the different types of diamond cuts and how many types of gold there are.