How to Find the Ideal Ring Size
If you're choosing the ring alone, it's crucial to know the correct size to avoid disappointment. Here are several methods to determine the ideal size:
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🔹 Method 1: Measure an Existing Ring
If your partner already has a ring that she wears on her left (or right, then convert) ring finger, measure its inside diameter and refer to the chart below:
| US & UK Size | Diameter (mm) | French Size (mm) | Italian Size | German Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 14.9 | 46.5 | 6.5 | 14.75 |
| 4.5 | 15.3 | 47.8 | 7.75 | 15 |
| 5 | 15.7 | 49 | 9 | 15.75 |
| 5.5 | 16.1 | 50.3 | 10.25 | 16 |
| 6 | 16.5 | 51.5 | 11.5 | 16.5 |
| 6.5 | 16.9 | 52.8 | 12.75 | 17 |
| 7 | 17.3 | 54 | 14 | 17.25 |
| 7.5 | 17.7 | 55.3 | 15.25 | 17.75 |
| 8 | 18.2 | 56.6 | 16.5 | 18 |
| 8.5 | 18.5 | 57.8 | 17.75 | 18.5 |
| 9 | 19 | 59.1 | 19 | 19 |
| 9.5 | 19.4 | 60.3 | 20.25 | 19.5 |
| 10 | 19.8 | 61.6 | 21.5 | 19.75 |
| 10.5 | 20.2 | 62.8 | 22.75 | 20.25 |
| 11 | 20.6 | 64.1 | 24 | 20.75 |
| 11.5 | 21 | 65.3 | 25.25 | 21 |
| 12 | 21.4 | 66.6 | 26.5 | 21.5 |
| 12.5 | 21.8 | 67.9 | 27.75 | 21.75 |
| 13 | 22.2 | 69.1 | 29 | 22.25 |
Please note this chart provides approximate conversions. Slight variations may exist between different jewelers.
🔹 Other Methods to Determine Ring Size
Method 2: Use a Ring Sizer
You can print a ring sizer to scale online, or request one from a jeweler. Slide an existing ring onto the circles to determine the exact size.
Method 3: Ask for Help
Enlist the help of a friend or family member of your partner to discreetly obtain this information. Her mother or a close friend might know her ring size or help her try on rings "casually" in a store.
Method 4: Measure While Sleeping
If you're very discreet, you can wrap a piece of string or floss around her finger while she's sleeping, mark the point of intersection, and then measure the length obtained. Divide this measurement by 3.14 to get the diameter.
Resizing
Remember that most rings can be resized (made larger or smaller) after purchase. If in doubt, opt for a slightly larger size, as it's generally easier to size a ring down than to size it up.
Please Note
Some rings are more difficult to adjust:
- Rings with stones all around the band
- Titanium or stainless steel rings
- Rings with engravings or complex patterns on the band