Ring Size Guide
Ring Size Guide
Ring Size Guide
A ring should fit comfortably in the finger of the wearer as well as it should be tight enough which will
prevent it from accidentally falling off. The best and most accurate way to measure a ring size is by visiting a
local jeweler. Jewelers use a set of graduated rings and other specialized tools to determine ring size. Ring
size can also be measured easily at home by any of the following ways:
The diameter of a ring can be measured by the distance across the middle inside. You can use below given
ring size circles based on rings diameter for measuring your exact ring size. Please follow the steps to get
the accurate ring size:
1. Select a ring that fits comfortably in the figure for which you are intended to know the size.
2. Take a printout of the below given figure A as per the given print instructions.
3. Place that ring over the circles to match with nearest circle size to find the inside size of the ring.
4. If the ring falls in between two sizes then it is advisable to go for the larger size.
Ring Size Measurement by Rings Circumference
The circumference of a ring can be measured by its length around the inner circle. You can use below given
finger size strip for measuring your exact ring size. Please follow the steps to get the accurate ring size:
1. Take a printout of the below given figure B as per the given print instructions.
2. Carefully cut this printout from the image outline to get a size strip. Also give a slit inside the strip
at the left end.
3. Wrap this size strip around the intended finger with the scale facing out and then slide the narrow
end of the strip through the slit.
4. Pull the narrow end until the fit is snug. Also try to move that fit through the largest part of the
finger, this may be the knuckle.
5. The number that lines up at the slit represents the ring size for that finger.
Print Instructions
To get the accurate ring size results, please follow these print instructions:
You must make sure that you do not have Shrink oversized pages to fit paper size or Expand small
pages to paper size selected in the Print Dialog Box.
You must also make sure that you have taken printouts without changing image size either
intentionally or unintentionally.
You can verify the sizes of the image printouts by measuring them with a ruler.
You should avoid measuring cold fingers as this is when fingers are at their smallest size.
You should measure your finger in warm temperatures at the end of the day.
If your ring size falls in between two ring sizes then it is advisable to go for the larger size.
You should ask your intended recipients mother or one of the friends if they know his / her finger
size.
You can also borrow your intended recipients best fitted ring and find out the ring size by using
above mentioned diameter method.
Engagement and wedding rings are traditionally worn on the ring finger on the left hand. The ring
finger is located between the little finger and the middle finger.
Ring sizes are expressed differently in different countries. All sizes listed in the above images and in
tips are standard American Sizes.
The average adult womans ring size is ranged in between 5 to 7 whereas the average adult mans
ring size is ranged in between 9 to 11.
The following chart will be useful in conversion of measured ring size in inches or in millimeters to numbered
size applicable in USA and Canada. This chart also shows ring sizes applicable in UK, Ireland, Australia,
Japan and Switzerland.
In the United States and Canada, ring sizes are specified using a numerical scale, with quarter and
half sizes.
In the United Kingdom, Ireland and Australia, ring sizes are specified using an alphabetical scale,
with half sizes.
In Japan, ring sizes are specified using a numerical scale, that only has whole sizes.
In Switzerland, ring sizes are specified using a numerical scale, with quarter and half sizes.
In Europe (excluding Ireland and the UK), ring sizes are specified using a numerical scale, with half
sizes.
Most gold or silver rings can be resized by a skilled jeweler by way of soldering or stretching and
compressing. However some rings cannot be resized due to gemstone setting, plating, shape or surface
design. Usually small resizing does not give problems but more extreme resizing can noticeably impact the
look and structure of your ring. Increasing the size of a ring typically requires gentle hammering and this will
cause the shank of the ring to thin slightly. For decreasing or increasing the ring size, your jeweler may also
remove or insert extra metal through soldering. Some jewelers do not resize platinum because of its density
and strength.
Necklaces and chains are available in different lengths and styles. You should choose length and style of
necklace or chain based on your neck size, personality and clothing.
Neck size can be measured easily by using a sewing (soft) measuring tape. You need to wrap this tape
around the base of your neck and find out the neck size. But if you don't have a soft measuring tape then
you can also use a yardstick, ruler or stiff metal measuring tape. In such a case, you need to wrap a ribbon
around the base of your neck, mark the spot where it meets, and then lay it against the yardstick or metal
measuring tape to determine neck size.
Types of Necklaces Based on Length
Necklaces traditionally come in six lengths. Depending on the length, the necklace will hang to a different
part of the wearer's body.
Collar
Length: 12 to 13 Inches
Collar necklace worn tightly around the neck and usually consist of multiple strands. One should
wear this type of necklace with V-necks, boat necks and offtheshoulder clothing.
Choker
Length: 14 to 16 Inches
Choker gives very classic as well as versatile look and falls perfectly around the base of the neck.
Chokers look beautiful on all types of outfit.
Princess
Length: 17 to 19 Inches
Princess offers the most popular necklace length and falls just below the throat. It comes in
between choker and matinee length. A pendant can also be added for a bold and eye-catching look.
Princess necklaces also look beautiful on all types of attire.
Matinee
Length: 20 to 24 Inches
Matinee style also offers one of the most popular necklace lengths and it comes in between princess
and opera length. Matinee necklaces look stunning on casual or business attire.
Opera
Length: 30 to 36 Inches
Opera necklace comes in a stretched length which ranges from 30 to 36 inches long. You can wear
this as a single or double strand. It is perfect for high or crew necklines and gives ease and
versatility especially to evening wear.
Rope
Rope necklace comes in the longest length and it offers a different and astonishing look. Usually
rope necklace looks elegant on any type of clothing. Often this necklace can be transformed into
multi-strand necklace and when it is worn with strands of graduated lengths, it is known as bib
necklace.
Following table shows the most common necklace / chain lengths depending on the wearer.
You can use below given necklace length comparison chart which illustrates where necklaces / chains of
different lengths will hang on a person with an average neck size.