I hear it at least 3 times a day – “How can I guess my _____ ring size?”
(Insert into the blank any relationship and it works, – Mom’s, girlfriend’s,
boyfriend’s, wife’s etc…)
This is a tough one. Ring sizes are not easy to guess. I have been told in
the past a person’s shoe sizes is close to their ring finger size. But I wear a
size 6.5 shoe and my ring finger is a size 5.5. My husband wear a size 13 shoe
and his ring finger is a size 11. So it does not really work for us. But it is
a good place to start.
There are detailed equations on the web for calculating ring sizes. We have
ring size charts:
What is my Claddagh Ring size?
What is my Puzzle Ring size?
Both charts are the same and they offer a conversion from the most common
countries.
We also sell a nifty little ring gauge, because let’s be honest it is not easy to go into a jewelry store and say can you measure my finger because I want to buy a ring from a different jeweler.
But I have come up with some fun and easy ways to make at least a somewhat
educated guess.
First keep in mind man’s and ladies sizes are the same. Not like shoes. Man’s size 9 will fit a ladies size 9. So that is one easy thing.
If you know your ring size you can try to guess using your fingers as your guide. Play with
one of their rings and try it on to see where it fits on you.
To give you a visual I have measured a few fun items:
Penny = size 9
Nickle = size 12
Dime = size ~8 (it is really closer to a 7.75 but we only sell our rings in
1/2 and whole sizes)
Quarter = size 15 (none of our Claddagh rings are made in this size and only a
select few of our puzzle rings can be custom made to this size)
Chap-stick tube = size 5
Crayola color wonder marker = size 4
Top to a Vaseline intensive therapy lip treatment = size 7.5
Sharpie Permanent Marker (not the pen type) = size 1
So hopefully these measurements will give you a visual and something to work
with!
Some other things to keep in mind when measuring fingers-
1. Fingers swell – it is best to measure when they are at their most swollen
which for most people is at the end of the day. Don’t measure first thing
in the morning because likely it will be much smaller than would be comfortable
to wear all day.
2. The wider the ring the tighter it will feel on your hand. If you are
measured with a 3 mm wide measuring tool and it reads a snug size 7, and you are
ordering anything larger than a 5 mm wide ring you may consider ordering up to
the size 7.5.
3. It seems unfair and counterproductive but just because you are a size 6 in
one style of ring does not always mean you will be a size 6 in the next.
Some differences may happen because of manufacturing and or overall shape of the
ring. It is ok. We have a very easy exchange/return policy so don’t
panic.
4. Taking into consideration point #3 if you can, have your finger
measured at 3 different locations just to be 100% sure your ring size is
what you think it is. This is really good to do when purchasing your
wedding band or engagement rings.
Ring make great gifts and sizing can be tricky but with some creativity and
maybe a little luck you may find the exact size you need!
(The measurements above were done at my desk using the said items and one
of our ring gauges. It is intended as a fun and lighthearted approach to
ring measurements, and should not be taken as an absolute. It is always
best to have measurements taken at a local jeweler or by using one of our ring
gauges. If you purchase something based on the information above and it is
not the correct size, please do not get angry with me, just follow our easy
return/exchange instructions and we can get you the correct size you need.
I cannot be held responsible for any errors made, but I can exchange things
pretty easily so please just call – 888-278-9953.)
