One reason to have a say in your engagement ring is the fit. It can be hard to get the size right without knowing your exact ring size. If you’re aiming for a surprise proposal, there are a few things you may do. You might wait until your partner is sleeping before carefully tying a bit of string around their finger. You may take one of her rings to a jeweller. These strategies may likely work. They may not be a sure bet that the ring will be the right size, however.
Something that is not always considered even when sizing rings in person is that this ring will be worn every day for the rest of your life. Unlike other rings, which will be taken off and worn now and then, this ring stays on your finger. That means it is essential to get the right fit for your engagement ring to be sure that it is not too big or too small.
Getting the Right Fit for Your Engagement Ring
There are a few things to consider when getting the right fit for your engagement ring. These include:
Make sure the ring is comfortable.
If it does not feel right on your finger, it is probably not the right size. You want the ring to be snug enough to not constantly feel like it’s about to fall off. You don’t want it to feel too tight, either.
Remember, your hands swell and your body changes temperature at various points of the day. A ring that feels snug on a cold day may end up feeling too tight on a hot day. You should have enough room to twirl the ring around a little bit, without feeling it move around too much.
Make sure it doesn’t catch on to everything.
If your ring design is fairly complex or you have a very large stone, there is a risk of catching it on fabric and other materials. If the ring is too big, it can easily get caught on things and fall off your finger. You don’t want to have to keep checking your hand every time you are getting dressed, brushing past any counters, doing any gardening, working out at the gym or doing other activities.
Make sure that your ring fits properly on your finger. And, it’s also a good idea to think carefully about styles that could still catch on to things. You may not lose the entire ring if it fits but you could still lose stones or damage the ring if it is damaged.
Make sure you get a professional fitting.
This is not the time to play guessing games. Ring resizing doesn’t always cost the earth. For more complex ring designs, it won’t be very cheap, however. If your ring has a very complex design, resizing may be very difficult. Instead of taking that chance, get a professional fitting before your ring is designed.
This will help your jeweller design your ring around the size. You won’t have to worry about losing any design elements, as the ring will be truly customised for your specific finger.
We hope that these tips make it easier to get the ideal size. If you’re looking for help, Cape Diamonds offers a custom ring design service that will make it easy to plan your dream engagement ring.