What If My Ring Size Changes?
Your ring size is not likely to change significantly throughout the course of your life, so it is unlikely your ring size will need to be adjusted. However, if your ring size does change for any reason, this is no problem. You can easily get your ring sized up or down accordingly.
Is It Better To Size Up Or Down?
As we're all unique and have different finger shapes and sizes, it's safe to say most of us don't fit into an exactly-sized ring. If you're in between, you may wonder whether you should size up or size down.
Our advice is to wear your ring for a little while and take note of how it feels; then, your ring fit decision will align with whether your ring is moving around a lot or feeling too tight on your finger. As fingers naturally swell, it is important to wear it throughout the course of the day.
It's also important to know that sizing down is generally easier than sizing up. To make a ring smaller, the jeweller heats up, cuts off a small piece of the band, and then welds the ring back together. Sizing up is a little more involved as the jeweller needs to find the metal of the same tone, expand the ring, and then solder it back together. The sizing-up process can be almost impossible if you opt for engraving or added jewels in the band – so if you're in doubt when buying the ring, it may pay to size up.
How To Size Your Finger:
If you don't know how to measure your finger, a few online tools can help you do it at home and you can also request one of our home sizing kits (contact us). Alternatively, using a trained eye, a classic ring mandrel (a conical sizing tool), and a professional sizing chart, Alicia J can tell you what your ideal ring size is during a physical consultation.
Alicia J top tip:If you're measuring your finger from home, try ring-sizing your finger around the middle of the day. You want your body temperature to be normal and natural, as this will give you the most accurate comfortable fit.
