How Should My Ring Fit | How to Achieve Your "Perfect" Ring Fit - A Jewelers Guide to Ring Sizing

[@winterpurple4587]

I might also add that once you get a 'snug' fit, the way to know if it's "tight enough" is to take it to what I'd call the "wash test." Because you're gonna be washing your hands or going to the shower with it on (always or at some point). So you want a ring that doesn't slide off on it's own even with soap on. Then you'll know it's tight enough.

[@authentic1997]

cold hands have thinner fingers

[@vsweetshelly]

Yeahh

[@trinityelise9440]

Thank you ladies!! Even though it is simple, this is largely helpful! I wish my jeweler had a short tutorial like this! I found a size that fit the best and I seem to be one of the lucky ones. Others who don’t have this info could be SOL!

[@alarajewelry]

Thank you, Trinity! Once you get it right, it usually "stays right" for a long time. So glad you "got it!"

[@CC-br9qg]

so frustrating i'm like in between size 7 and 8 but my size 7's are very uncomfortably tight to the point where i don't even want to wear them

[@brodiesennish3094]

Thank you Babs and Chantelle!

[@alarajewelry]

You are welcome!

[@travistran8494]

Haha I’m a guy and I still found this video extremely helpful. Thank you!!

[@alarajewelry]

Thank you for you feedback. We are so glad you found it helpful! Feel free to reach out to us if we can help answer any other questions for you as well.

[@johnstanderfer3692]

Thanks ladies.

[@CTS55555]

My engagement ring is a size 5 and I definitely need a 4 1/2. The ring has a diamond and it doesn’t stay facing the front of my finger. The diamond easily moves to the side or back of my finger when I am typing or doing other hand movements. It gets in my way.

[@alarajewelry]

Hi, Ms Torre! It is SO annoying when a ring spins! But, please come in to have us (or another qualified jeweler) professionally size your finger. You see, a 1/2 size is a BIG CHANGE when you're going from a 5 down to a 4-1/2 (as opposed to a ring going from 8 to 7-1/2, which is a far less dramatic change based on percentage of circumference). We would love to help! There's so many factors that go into sizing a finger, and we know how to navigate all those little details that add up.

[@veganmermaidyogi3299]

I’m going through the same! Got a 5 and need 4.5

[@veganmermaidyogi3299]

I’m the same need 4 1/5

[@reemasodhadhanjal7]

Thank you so much for this useful video! I have larger knuckles (approximately a snug fit of I on the UK sizing system) and a narrower base (approximately a snug fit of H / H1/2 on the UK sizing system). I currently have a ring sized at in between H1/2 and I, but wondering if it is a tad too large. The ring does twist side-to-side at the base of my finger and also slides along my finger too (but not to the point it is falling off my knuckle) - is this normal? I previously had my ring at a size H, and this moved around a little at times too but was a little too snug when my fingers were at their chubbiest - it also caught the flesh of my knuckle went taking the ring off, so caused my finger to cut and inflame a lot. My question is: was me re-sizing my ring up from H to H3/4 too dramatic of a re-sizing? Should I have re-sized up to H1/2 instead?

[@CC-br9qg]

that sounds comfortable to me... I have size 55m (size 7) rings and they are so uncomfortably tight to the point where i dread wearing them they are very painful on my knuckles

[@freedombearreviews2548]

This was really helpful. Thank you.

[@AYoung-kp4my]

Hi there. I have the larger knuckle issue. Ughhh. Anyway. My engagement ring is a 5 1/4. It’s summer now and I can get the ring over my knuckle but not without some struggle. Removing it is a struggle too, but the ring fits ok behind the knuckle (not to tight) enough so that the ring doesn’t spin too much ( it still leans to the side towards my knuckle occasionally) All that to say, I need a wedding band. I want an eternity band. Should I get the 5 1/4 like the engagement ring or 5 1/2. I understand that eternity bands can’t be resized. My thought is to get the 5 1/2. It’s a little better to get on over the knuckle( still not ideal) . I want to have the option to wear this band on its own. While it may spin ( more than the 5 1/4) it’s the same all around. I plan to wear it behind my engagement ring. Last just thinking about if I ever got pregnant or any significant weight gain ( which for now is not typical for me. I usually stay around the same weight plus or minus 10 pounds) I could still wear. It’s causing me stress. Ring has to be made custom. Jeweler said 5 1/4. Thanks in advance for any insight. I know I said a mouthful.

[@nobody-ds8cv]

i have 2 of the same ring 1 a size 7 and the other a size 7 1/2 for my index finger. its a ring with a chain around it that you can spin and fidget with. the 7 fits lose enough that it is easy to take on and off but stays on and so is the 7 1/2, i find that the 7 is a little more comfortable wearing in that is doesnt stick out so i can feel it bumping my nest finger but when i close my fist it feels pretty tight, the 7 1/2 like i said stays on and in one spot nicly but i can feel it bumping my other finger alot more than the 7 when i close my finger but if i make a fist it doesnt feel tight like the 7. also after wearing the 7 for a long time when i take it off there is a very slight indent in my finger while the 7 1/2 does not do this. it doesnt bother me or hurt but i didnt normally wear rings before this and i want to get some others opinion on if thats normal or i should go with the 7 1/2 and deal with it bumping my finger more than id like so im not cutting circulation or something wearing the 7 for too long

[@RS2K14CDLC]

Is there meant to be a space between the ring and finger? I’ve just got married and it’s my first time wearing a ring but there’s a 3-4mm gap. Sometimes it feels ok but most of the time it slides to the knuckle so I’m worried it’s going to fall off. Do you think I should resize or am I just thinking about it too much?

[@alarajewelry]

Hi there, Rocksmith! We love it when people actually try to think through their ring sizing issues. But, we never focus on the gap you are talking about (we see people demonstrate it all the time). First, you need to figure out what is actually holding your ring on...for most people (but not all!) that's the knuckle. If you have a big size differential between your knuckle and the finger below the knuckle, then even the smallest ring that can fit over your knuckle might not stop a ring from spinning. If, however, your ring has a more tapered shape, you will need to be fitted based on your knuckle NOT being the part of your finger that keeps your ring from falling off. Most folks' fingers are smaller in cold weather than warm, so the trick (since metal rings aren't elastic) is to find the "Goldilocks" size, which might be looser than ideal in cold conditions and tighter than ideal in hot conditions. But, just focusing on that gap of which you speak is not how that's determined. A professional jeweler will be able to watch you remove your ring to see what they think. We often ask people who seem to fluctuate a lot to come in a few times over a month before we do a sizing...and then if a change in weather comes, we do a small adjustment, perhaps.

[@JewelsoftheTrade]

Great video!!!

[@davidforman8593]

So the answer to, "how do I get the Goldilocks fit for my ring?" is "you want it to have a Goldilocks fit"?

[@great456789]

Thanks!

[@alarajewelry]

Welcome!

[@ruelish5558]

fair enough

[@00-CD]

I could put mine on snug but need to use lotion to slide it off

[@veganmermaidyogi3299]

So cute 🥰

[@alarajewelry]

Awww...you're so sweet! Thank you!