Know what size ring or necklace you want before shopping. The information will help you narrow down your options and buy perfectly-fitting jewelry every time.
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Rings |
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Measure your ring size before shopping so you don't have to adjust your new ring later. For the most accurate measurement:
- Place a ring that fits you on a professional ring sizer mandrel.
- Use a professional ring sizer. Make sure to measure your finger at room temperature; heat and cold can cause your fingers to swell or constrict.
- Find an approximate fit with one of the tools below.
Ring Size Chart
Place your ring over the nearest size circle. This is a less accurate method than the mandrel so it is preferable to take a larger size than a smaller if the ring is between two options. The inner edge of the ring should align with the outer edge of the circle.
Finger Size Strip
To create a ring sizer, print and cut the strip below. Insert the narrow end of the sizer through the "cut here" slot. With numbers on the outside, place the loop around your finger, and pull until the fit is snug but comfortable.
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Necklaces |
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Necklaces traditionally come in seven lengths. Depending on the length, the necklace will hang to a different part of the wearer's body.
Necklaces sizing chart (length in inches):
| 10 to 13 |
Wraps close around the neck |
| 16 to 18 |
Stays close to the neck, attached pendants lie above the breastbone. |
| 17 to 20 |
Meets at top of breastbone, can attach pendants. |
| 20 to 24 |
Meets the top of the bust line. |
| 28 to 34 |
Hangs at or below the bust line, or are worn as a doubled strand. |
| 40 or longer |
Often worn doubled or tripled, otherwise hangs at, or below, the navel. |
| 48 or longer |
Worn wrapped or knotted around the neck, without a clasp. |
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Resizing |
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Most jewelers will happily adjust a ring two sizes in either direction. More extreme adjustments can noticeably impact the look and structure of your jewelry.
Increasing the size of a gold or silver ring typically requires gently hammering the ring around a sizing shaft. This will cause the shank of the ring to thin slightly. In some rings the end result will not be perfectly round. Some jewelers will not resize platinum because of its density and strength.
To increase a ring more than one full size or to adjust a ring with stones, your jeweler may prefer to make an incision in the ring to remove or insert extra metal. This adjustment may leave a visible seam or an invisible weak point, but a professional jeweler can position flaws out of sight.
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