Sizing Diamond Rings
When you buy diamond rings online, choosing the appropriate size can be difficult. Learn how to size your diamond ring for the perfect fit here.
Using a Ring Sizing Chart
Most sites that sell diamond rings have ring sizing charts with which customers can measure their fingers. If your jeweler doesn't offer such a chart, you can use a search engine to find one. Once you've found a chart, print out the page, making sure that your printer is set on 100%. After printing, cut the sizing chart out and make a slit where indicated. Wrap the chart around the finger on which you intend to wear your diamond ring. Be sure to allow enough room in the chart for your knuckle. Whatever number aligns with the first slot is your ring size. If the chart falls between two numbers, your finger is a half size.
If you already have a ring that fits you well but you don't know the size, use a string to measure it. Wrap the string around the ring and cut or mark the string to indicate the ring's circumference. You can then measure the string on your ring sizing chart. Just place the ring sizing chart on a flat surface and measure the string from end to end.
When to Buy Larger or Smaller Diamond Rings
Usually, you want to avoid buying diamond rings that are too big or too small for your finger. Rings that are too large will irritate your skin with the friction they cause and are easily misplaced. Likewise, rings that are too small will pinch and chafe the skin. However, in some situations, you will want to purchase a slightly larger or smaller diamond ring deliberately. We've summarized when you should buy a different size ring than your true size below.
- Buy larger when:
- The band of the ring is wide. Wide-banded rings have more contact with your finger and will thus be more difficult to get on. If the band of your ring is 6-8 mm wide or more, add 1/2 size to your typical ring size.
- The band has a high dome. These diamond rings tend to have bands that fit more snugly, so choose a ring that is 1/2 size larger than your typical size.
- Buy smaller when: the gallery of the diamond ring is hollow. The gallery is the inside area of the band underneath the stone setting. A hollow gallery provides more room for your finger, which usually means you can choose a ring 1/2 size smaller.
