Engagement rings have long been given as a symbol of love, devotion and commitment. The circular ring has neither a start nor finish, which is emblematic of the everlasting union.
The custom of wearing the ring on the left hand is said to stem from the ancient Egyptians’ belief that the fourth finger’s vein connects directly to the heart. Although there is some evidence that engagement rings go back to the ancient Egyptians, its actually the Romans who are credited with bringing the tradition to much of the civilized world. It’s long since been proved that the veins in the ring finger have no direct connection to the heart, but the custom has survived, and there’s no denying it makes a lovely romantic story.
With such rich meaning and symbolism, engagement rings are designed to last a lifetime. Since it’s a good guess that you plan to be together forever, it only makes sense that your ring size is spot on.
Thankfully, selecting your Luxuria jewelry ring size is easy. Simply follow our two step guide below.
Two steps to selecting your Luxuria jewelry ring size
1. Try-out
We strongly recommend that you visit a jeweler and have them measure your ring size. It’s the safest way and at the same time you can peruse their range and then compare what you see to what we offer online.
Jewelers will use a ring size mandrel (black stick in below photo) to measure the size of an existing ring you bring them. Alternatively, a jeweler will use a solid metal finger gauge, to find which fits your ring finger and then cross check the size with the graduated ring sizer stick.
Luxuria jewelry ring size is specified in US measurements – so ask the jeweler for the US ring size.
PHOTO: How jewelers measure your ring size? A graduated ring sizer stick (mandrel) and solid metal finger guide set are typically used by jewelers to confirm your ring size.
2. Size-up
If you currently own a ring that fits just perfect, great! Take that existing ring which fits comfortably on the finger of your choice and measure its inside diameter in mm as illustrated in the diagram below.
ILLUSTRATION: How to measure ring size with a ruler? Measure the inside diameter in millimetres of an existing ring you have.
Once you have measured the inside diameter of the existing ring compare it to the below chart. If the ring falls between two sizes, we advise you to order the larger of the two sizes.
FIGURE ABOVE: Use the above chart to select your Luxuria jewelry ring size.
Further considerations in selecting Luxuria Jewelry ring size
Further to the above physical measurement of ring size, the following factors influence finger size and should be considered before you make your purchase.
1. Measure finger size when your body is at normal temperature
When considering your Luxuria jewelry ring size make sure your finger is at a normal body temperature. This is because fingers can shrink or expand when cold or hot. In cold weather your fingers shrink at bit. In hot weather they expand.
Further, heat or water retention caused by food, medications, or illness can cause finger swelling.
It is also very likely that during pregnancy your ring size will temporarily change. For most women the change becomes visible around 20th week, for some near 30th with just few not observing any changes at all. During pregnancy you may need a ring that’s two sizes bigger than usual. This is completely normal, and your fingers will come back to the old size soon after the birth.
2. Mind your knuckle
If your knuckle is much larger than your finger’s base, take two separate measurements and choose a size in between. You want a ring to fit over your knuckle, but not be too loose or it will shift around.
If your knuckle is large owing to Arthritis, or from a past injury, one solution is to have the jeweler solder small sizing balls or pips onto the inside of a slightly larger ring band. The additional pips grip the finger once over the knuckle. This method often requires modification to get the size of the pips just right.
PHOTO: Skinny fingers with big knuckles or hands with large knuckles due to arthritis or past injury may benefit from having small pips or sizing balls added to the inside base of a ring to allow the ring in a larger size to slide over the knuckle but remain in place.
3. Extra caution needed with wide ring band widths
Most engagement rings have a standard band width of around 2 to 3mm. We don’t recommend engagement rings with 1.5mm band widths or less because the ring won’t be strong enough to last.
However, the wider the band, the tighter it will fit so we recommend ordering a larger size. As a rough rule of thumb, for rings with a 6 to 8mm width you should order a ½ size larger. For rings of >8mm width you may need a full size larger.
What do I do if the ring doesn’t fit?
Many of our clients are purchasing fake engagement rings that involve surprise. We strongly recommend you make every effort to establish the ring size accurately at the time of the order.
If you select the wrong Luxuria jewelry ring size there is good news. Most of our ring designs can be resized by your local jeweller. Most rings are sizeable (up or down) one full size. However, eternity rings with diamond simulants all around are NOT sizeable. If you’ve purchased a ring that doesn’t fit and would prefer to buy a new replacement please contact customer service by CLICKING HERE. Customer service may (subject to discretion and stock) offer you a new ring at the correct size at a steeply reduced price and without the hassle in organising the return the old one.
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About us
Luxuria Diamonds is a designer and marketer of diamond simulant rings and colored gemstone engagement rings. Luxuria is a professional member of the International Gemological Society (IGS), USA and a member of the Jewellers and Watchmakers Association of New Zealand (JWNZ).
