Ring Size Guide - Numined (2024)

FAQs

How to secretly find out ring size? ›

Simply put one of your partner's favorite rings on your finger and mark where it stops – make two marks, one on either side of the band, for the most accurate results! A jeweler can measure that part of your finger and get a decent estimate of the size of that particular ring.

Use a Ring Sizer

The most accurate way to measure ring size is by using a ring-measurement tool. They don't tend to be expensive, and there are many options online.

Lay the measuring tape down. Wrap the measuring tape around your finger and twist it in a circle. Adjust the size of the circle, then move it around your knuckles to ensure a comfortable fit. Take down the measurements and pick a size.

Outline a ring she wears on her ring finger and take that to the jeweler. You can still get a professional's help without tipping off your girlfriend. As long as you have a moment alone with a great reference ring, you can outline the inside and outside of the ring to establish its size.

Sneak A Look At Your Partner's Jewellery Box

Use a ring sizer tool or a ruler to measure the diameter of their favourite and well-worn pieces. This info will help your jeweller to make a good guess about your partner's engagement ring finger size.

Average Woman's Ring Size

You can see that approximately half of women's ring sizes were between 6 and 8 with 7 being the most popular size. Whole sizes are more popular than half sizes and rings range from a tiny size 3 up to size 11.5.

Should you go larger or smaller? If you're between ring sizes or there's a reasonable difference in your size throughout the day, a good thing to bear in mind is that it's always better to go for a slightly larger size than one that's too small, so you should err in that direction.

Is it better to go bigger or smaller on ring size? ›

If you're between sizes, it's usually best to size up rather than down, as it's easier to adjust a ring that's too big than one that's too small. You may even go back and forth between two sizes; for example, your hands can swell up on hot days, making your ring size slightly larger.

Using a measuring tape is considered to be the best and most accurate method to determine your ring size. Give yourself enough space to accommodate your knuckles for the best results. Also, you should measure the finger where you plan to wear the ring, since the finger size on your left and right hands may differ.

Yes, for a ring to fit properly and comfortably it absolutely should be fitted to the closest 1/4 size for your finger. This will ensure your ring won't fall off, or be uncomfortably tight.

But if you aren't sure about your correct ring size, this can be difficult. Truthfully, if you're ever unsure of your ring size, it's always wiser to size up. It's much easier to resize a ring that's too big than it is to resize a ring that has a snug fit, provided the ring can be resized at all.

But how does the resizing take place? If the ring is too large, the jeweler will cut the ring and remove a bit of metal then solder the ring back together. After it is polished, you won't be able to tell the difference! You certainly won't be able to tell that the ring has been cut.

An average finger size is 6 for women and 8 or 8½ for men. Finally, if your partner is above average height or build, their weight will be naturally distributed across their whole body, so it might be a good idea to start at around a ring size 7 for a woman and a size 10 for men.