The most beautiful ring is useless if it just doesn't fit (well, that's not quite true, we can also make your ring fit you ;)).
So the question of all questions is: How can the ring size be determined correctly?
It is probably the greatest difficulty when buying a ring and also generally when buying jewellery online. How do I get the right size! The good news is: While the size of clothes can vary a bit, the size of rings is relatively well defined. What can be confusing, however, are the different ring size designations that each country defines differently. The numbers and letters used to designate ring sizes are often so similar that it is easy to confuse them.
To make your life a little bit easier, we would like to explain the different sizes step by step :)
In Germany the inner circumference of the ring is usually measured in millimeters (phew, sounds complicated again, but it's not that bad ;)). These are the numbers which are usually somewhere between 52 and 60 for women's rings (and of course you have the perfect fingers even if they are bigger or smaller than this range of numbers :) And of course, we also have beautiful rings for your fingers in very small or slightly larger sizes).
But sometimes in Germany the ring inner diameter in millimeters is used as ring size. These are the numbers, which are mostly between 16.5 and 19. However, half a millimeter more or less makes a huge difference in the inner diameter. The circumference is much more forgiving when measuring. Especially smaller differences in size can be measured much easier and more precise.
In other countries, measurements are taken quite differently. France is particularly tricky, because the French measurement is very similar to the inner diameter of the ring, sometimes even identical and then again completely different. Sounds funny? it is ;) But you can easily see what I mean by the ring size table, which we have also included for you on this page. The size 18.5 is the same for both the ring inner diameter and the French ring size. But before and after, the French size deviates from the ring inner diameter. But because these two measures are quite similar in many ring sizes, it is easy to confuse them. So you should pay attention here or ask for the inner circumference of the ring :)
In the USA and Canada numbers are also used, but they have nothing to do with the ring circumference or diameter. They are only ascending numbers with a small minus sign in between. In England and Australia itis done quitedifferently. Here, letters from A to Z are used. There, too, intermediate steps are used (quasi D,D 1/2, E and so on...), it only gets stupid with very small or very large sizes ;)
What is my ring size?
There are two ways to find out your ring size. Once variant number 1 with the ring inner diameter and once variant number 2 with the ring inner circumference.
Variant number 1 - measuring the ring with a ring
So the question of all questions is: How can the ring size be determined correctly?
It is probably the greatest difficulty when buying a ring and also generally when buying jewellery online. How do I get the right size! The good news is: While the size of clothes can vary a bit, the size of rings is relatively well defined. What can be confusing, however, are the different ring size designations that each country defines differently. The numbers and letters used to designate ring sizes are often so similar that it is easy to confuse them.
To make your life a little bit easier, we would like to explain the different sizes step by step :)
In Germany the inner circumference of the ring is usually measured in millimeters (phew, sounds complicated again, but it's not that bad ;)). These are the numbers which are usually somewhere between 52 and 60 for women's rings (and of course you have the perfect fingers even if they are bigger or smaller than this range of numbers :) And of course, we also have beautiful rings for your fingers in very small or slightly larger sizes).
But sometimes in Germany the ring inner diameter in millimeters is used as ring size. These are the numbers, which are mostly between 16.5 and 19. However, half a millimeter more or less makes a huge difference in the inner diameter. The circumference is much more forgiving when measuring. Especially smaller differences in size can be measured much easier and more precise.
In other countries, measurements are taken quite differently. France is particularly tricky, because the French measurement is very similar to the inner diameter of the ring, sometimes even identical and then again completely different. Sounds funny? it is ;) But you can easily see what I mean by the ring size table, which we have also included for you on this page. The size 18.5 is the same for both the ring inner diameter and the French ring size. But before and after, the French size deviates from the ring inner diameter. But because these two measures are quite similar in many ring sizes, it is easy to confuse them. So you should pay attention here or ask for the inner circumference of the ring :)
In the USA and Canada numbers are also used, but they have nothing to do with the ring circumference or diameter. They are only ascending numbers with a small minus sign in between. In England and Australia itis done quitedifferently. Here, letters from A to Z are used. There, too, intermediate steps are used (quasi D,D 1/2, E and so on...), it only gets stupid with very small or very large sizes ;)
What is my ring size?
There are two ways to find out your ring size. Once variant number 1 with the ring inner diameter and once variant number 2 with the ring inner circumference.
Variant number 1 - measuring the ring with a ring
- First of all you need a ring
(just to be on the safe side, one that fits well ;)) - Then and measure its inner diameter from
(Best you do this with a caliper. Since the inner diameter makes a big difference in the ring size already at half a millimeter, you should not use a normal ruler for this. This can easily become too imprecise :-) - Just compare the number that comes out of it with the ring size table on this page. And violà, you have your ring size :)
Variant number 2 - ring measuring without ring
- Just take a piece of paper. Then cut it into a strip that is about 5 mm wide and 10 cm long.
- Put this strip of paper around the finger whose ring size is to be measured.
(The paper should not be pulled too tight or even cut into the finger. Rather lay it on loosely). - Then mark the point where the beginning of your paper strip and the part you have wrapped around your finger touch.
- When you then open the paper strip again, you can easily measure the distance up to the mark and have measured your inner ring circumference without much effort :)
It is even easier if you have a ring stick (or borrow one) with which you can easily measure the ring size.
And if the ring of your choice is not available in your size, just contact us. We can have many of our rings adjusted for you or even have them made in your size :)
Iwould like to give the ring as a present...
Of course, in this case you cannot simply ask for the ring size - that would spoil the surprise.
But there is a little trick: Just steal a ring that the lady or gentleman of your heart likes to wear and measure the ring's inner diameter as described above :)
If your beloved one is not yet wearing a ring, we will be happy to help you. Often there is the possibility for you to exchange the ring afterwards simply into the correct size.
Little thingsthat should be taken into account:
- Naturally our fingers are not the same size on the left and right hand - therefore it is important that you determine the ring size exactly for the finger on which the beautiful piece of jewellery is to be worn in the end.
- Our fabric is sensitive to temperature - if it is cold, our fabric contracts, if it is warm, it expands. The same is true for our fingers: the colder they are, the narrower our fingers are. So remember that your ring should fit even in warm temperatures - so measure your ring size at normal room temperature or if that doesn't work, please don't take it too small.
- Here's a little trick: If you ever have trouble taking off your ring, put your hand in ice-cold water and help with a little soap (rub it into the ring) - your ring should come off easily.
- When we get up in the morning, we are a bit taller than when we go to bed in the evening (which is not necessarily only due to the exhausting day we have had). Similarly, but the opposite is true for our fingers - they are a bit narrower in the morning than in the evening.
- We change over time and so does our body. So please don't rely on a ring that once fitted years ago still fitting today. It's best to always measure your ring size anew before you buy a ring.
- If the ring is very wide, the friction of the silver on your finger will be greater. Therefore, if your ring is wider, you may need to take a size larger to get a comfortable fit. Here you can contact us if you have any questions or just like to contact us :)
And with all this input it should be easy to buy the perfect fitting ring now :)
Otherwise we are happy to help you with words and deeds and of course we are always available to help with questions or special wishes!
Otherwise we are happy to help you with words and deeds and of course we are always available to help with questions or special wishes!