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At Jacqueline & Edward, we believe that visiting a high street jeweller is not the best way to find the right ring size for your intended wedding ring. There is a better way. This is because your ring size is determined by a number of factors that are not well represented by the limited array of Jewellers ‘loops held by your friendly high street jeweller and the limited amount of time you have in the shop.
We have developed a totally accurate way of finding your perfect ring size from cradle to grave from the comfort of your own home. This is summarised below and then explained in detail for geeks like me who want to delve a little deeper into the science behind ring sizing.
If you want to find your perfect ring size with confidence, follow these steps:
I’ve included a bit more of the detail which underpins why our ring sizing service is better than walking into any high street shop or ordering a ring sizer online below, as well as why buying from an online supplier does not have to come with risks associated with getting the ring size right, which is one of the most significant concerns all our clients convey. We are proud to be the first company we’ve heard of providing this service within the handmade market.
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To answer this question, we’ve decided to draw on years of experience working as a maker directly with our clients. It’s definitely not as simple as trying on a couple of jeweller’s loops.
During warmer weather, many people’s fingers swell. Your ring size one day can be different to your ring size another. Have a think about whether this applies to you and if it is a cold day, note your fingers may swell and vice versa. Ideally you have a ring sizer which can be worn for a couple of days inside and out to understand what fits.
The wider the ring you intend to buy, the larger the size you will need. This means that if you measure your ring size with a 2mm wide jewellers’ loop, but then buy a 7mm wide ring, it is very unlikely to fit. Wider rings have a larger contact area with your skin resulting in more friction and I have observed clients move over 4 ring sizes as they try on rings of different widths whilst spending time in the workshop. Traditional jeweller’s loops come in only a couple of widths, but we provide ring prototypes across all ring widths.
Flat and court profiles fit differently. This is more pronounced the wider the ring is. Wide, flat profile rings need to be larger than wide court profiles to fit the same finger. If the ring is not wide e.g. 2mm, then there will be very little difference between flat and court profiles.
The importance of finger shape extends across all of the above. Finger sizes driven heavily by the diameter of the knuckle as opposed to the section of the finger behind the knuckle tend to mean that temperature, ring width and ring profile have less influence and you are in fact trying to get as tight a ring as possible, so as to prevent “hang” on the ring finger when the ring is in place. If your ring size is determined by the fleshy part of your finger behind the knuckle, you are much more likely to be affected by the aforementioned factors.
Long haul travel, exercise and a number of health conditions can also affect your ring size, however these will not be covered in detail except to say that all these factors further exemplify how easy it is to get your ring size wrong for that important day by just dropping into your local jeweller.
It is now easy to see that one size does not fit all, so to speak, and ring sizing is a much more complicated science than it seems at first sight. Certainly, using cut-out paper ring sizing tools, string around your finger or small plastic belt-like devices which strap around your finger is a terribly inaccurate way to try and measure your ring size. However, it is easy to get your ring sized accurately the first time using our ring sizing service, which has proven in my experience to be more accurate than dropping into 2 high street jewellers.
Whilst figuring out your partner’s ring size in secret may seem like a daunting task, there are some helpful tips to gauge the range, or to get an accurate estimate for the size you are looking for. It’s worth noting, to help put your minds at ease, we find it almost inevitable that you will need to resize the engagement ring if you are trying to keep the proposal a secret.
That’s why we offer the following two services…
If you’re trying to keep your proposal secret you can guess the ring size and once you’ve proposed we will resize your engagement ring free of charge. Worst-case scenario, it is always better to go larger than needed so you can slip the ring over the finger in that special moment. The ring can always be resized later.
At Jacqueline and Edward we offer a Proposal Ring, where you can purchase a placeholder ring to propose with so you and your partner can then choose the engagement ring together. This is a popular option for couples opting for our bespoke engagement ring service, as they treasure the journey of designing a ring together.
Click here to find tips to discreetly figure out your partner’s ring size!
