How to Measure your Ring Size

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It is important to know the correct ring size if you are getting a ring for yourself or someone else. Rings can be expensive and in some cases impossible to resize, thus you want to get it right the first time. There are several strategies that you can employ for finding your ring size.
First you can go to a jewelry that has a set of sizing rings. These generally come on a large ring that is about the size of a large bracelet. It has charms on it that contain a multitude of rings of different sizes. Most sets have rings that go up in half size increments. Try on the rings until you find the one that best fits your finger.
You can also find out your size from a ring that you have. Obviously if you have a ring that fits and you know the size, then you are that size. If you do not know its size then you can bring it to a jeweler and he can put it on a rod that lists the sizes. He slides it down until it can’t go anymore, and it will specify what size that is.
You can also find out your ring size simply with a piece of string, according to Love Joy Jewelry. Take a piece of string and loop it around your finger. Make a mark where the string comes together. Measure that so that you know the circumference of your finger. You can then look at a chart that says what circumference is related to what size. For instance, the popular size 7 is 2 3/16 in. A general rule of thumb is that each increase in 1/16 inch will make the ring go up by half a size.
You can also use the computer to find your size. Go to a website like Find My Ring Size and follow the on-screen directions.
Remember that ring sizes can change as other factors change. For instance, when you lose or gain weight, the weight can also go to your hands and your ring size may go up or down accordingly. Also, when women become pregnant their hands can swell. When it is colder, your finger may seem thinner, and it may seem larger when it is warm. If you get eczema or other skin conditions, your fingers may swell too.
Find out your ring size before making a purchase. If possible, try on the ring because the thickness can make it feel more or less tight. By trying it on you can best decide the right size for you.