Easy Ways to Measure Ring Size at Home
Here are a few easy ways to measure your ring size using DIY methods.
With String
Using string as a ring sizer is an easy and effective way to estimate ring size at home.
- Wrap the string around the base of your finger.
- Use a pen to mark the point where the ends of the string meet.
- Measure the string on a ruler where you made the mark.
- Pick the closest corresponding ring size from the chart.
Pro Tip: You can also use everyday items such as dental floss or a thin strip of paper in place of string.
Use an Existing Ring
This technique is quick and convenient. If you already own a ring that fits well, just do the following:
- Measure the inside diameter of the ring in millimeters.
- Check the ring size chart to find the size that matches the measurement.
Using the Ring Size Chart
Use an international ring size chart. Our ring size chart offers you the standard US sizes, which we use for all of our Ross-Simons rings. If you are an international customer (outside the US and Canada), your country will have a different standard. You can use this international ring size chart to convert your country's ring sizes to US sizes.
Buying a Ring for Someone Else
If you're purchasing a ring for someone else either as a gift or for an engagement, identifying the correct ring size will require some preparations. Here are some ideas when buying a ring as a surprise:
Ask someone close to your recipient if they know their ring size.
Use one of their own rings to get a measurement , ensuring it is for the correct finger, and then use the printable ring sizer or size chart above. If you can find a ring they wear on the ring finger of their right hand, that will be the best measurement (fingers on the dominant hand are usually half a size bigger), but if you can find one they wear on their middle finger and size down one full size, it should be close to their ring finger size.
Purchase a ring that can be easily resized. Some styles can be resized up or down by one or more sizes. Typically, eternity bands cannot be resized since they have gemstones all the way around, but something simpler, like a smooth gold band, is more likely to be resizable. You can find out if a ring is resizable by speaking with a jeweler.
As a last attempt, go with an average size. Statistically, the average woman's ring finger is a size 6.5 or 7. Before you make your purchase, confirm that the return policy gives you enough time should you need to make an exchange for a different size.
If you do have to guesstimate, just remember it's easier to resize down to a smaller size than to make it bigger, so consider going slightly larger than you think you'll need.
Ross-Simons Ring Collection
Whether you are buying a ring for yourself or someone you love, you can find a beautiful assortment of rings for every occasion at Ross-Simons. Browse our collections of dazzling diamond rings, colorful gemstone rings and affordable CZ rings to find the perfect piece for your style and budget.
Ring Resizing
Select Ross-Simons gold and sterling silver rings can be resized. Please remember that for jewelry items that require sizing, you should add 1-2 days to the delivery schedule. Ring sizing at Ross-Simons is free of charge at point of sale. For more information, to confirm availability, or to find out if a particular ring from our selection can be resized, please call us at 1-800-835-0919. Also, as is a custom in the trade, and to expedite your order, we may resize a ring from our existing stock to meet your specific size. You may also contact us to confirm whether your order will be resized from our existing stock.
Ring Resizing FAQs
Below are answers to common questions regarding ring resizing.
What happens if I order the wrong size?
The best way to answer this very important question would be to get in touch with the jeweler or jewelry store where you purchased the ring. Most jewelry retailers offer resizing services for engagement rings and other ring varieties. If you're looking to exchange the wrong size for the correct one, your jewelry store can guide you toward the best process.
How does resizing affect my ring?
To ensure the perfect fit, the ring resizing procedure requires adding or removing tiny amounts of metal depending on the variation between the size purchased and the new size desired. The addition or removal of metal may cause your ring to become slightly thicker or thinner after resizing. These minor changes are hardly noticeable and don't affect the overall look of the beautiful piece you selected. Most jewelers will return the ring to you after it has been cleaned and polished.
