In Germany, most women wear a ring size between 48 and 56, with 54 being the most common choice. Men's rings are between 57 and 62. However, choosing the right size is always an individual decision, which is why you should measure your ring size before buying an engagement ring as well as your wedding rings.
In the following article, you can find out what options you have for measuring ring size and why determining the ring size is so important.
Why determine the ring size?
Determining the ring size has an important purpose: it is important to ensure that the ring fits, sits comfortably and neither constricts the finger nor slips and there is no risk of it being lost. By measuring the ring size, you ensure that the ring fits comfortably on your finger without pinching or slipping.
When is it important to determine the ring size?
First and foremost, measuring ring size becomes more relevant when you want to give a ring as a gift. This can be for a special occasion such as a birthday, but also for a wedding proposal. Measuring the ring size is particularly important for engagement rings, which are generally intended as a surprise. On the one hand, because it is best to determine this in secret and, on the other hand, to ensure that the proposal ring really fits. But it is also important to know the ring size when buying wedding rings. After all, you will be wearing it for the rest of your life. Your Fischer jewelry partner, who can professionally determine the ring size, can usually help you with this.
What are the advantages of measuring the ring size?
Determining the ring size has several advantages:
- A high level of comfort is guaranteed.
- The risk of losing the ring is reduced.
- It is not perceived as a disruptive foreign body, but as part of everyday life.
- Costly and complicated size adjustments afterwards are avoided.
3 ways to find out the ring size
If you know how, measuring your ring size is not that difficult. However, please note a few basic recommendations and tips beforehand:
- The decisive factor when measuring ring size is the circumference at the point where the ring is to sit later.
- Determine the hand on which the ring is to be worn in advance. These vary in strength. For example, the right hand of a right-handed person is stronger than the left.
- If possible, measure the ring size at different times of day and at different temperatures. While the fingers are thinner in the cold and in the morning, their circumference is larger in the evening or when it is warm. If you have determined several values, you can calculate the average value.
Find out below how to measure ring sizes so that you can buy reliable wedding rings and wedding bands later on.
Measure the ring size with a ring template and a sample ring
Measuring the ring size with a ring template is a practical method that is fairly accurate. Often offered as a printable version, it contains several ring diameters in the original size with a scale of 1:1. After printing it out, simply place a sample ring on the specified diameter and read off the size accordingly if it matches the inside of the sample ring exactly. If you don't have the option of printing it out, there are now apps that measure the ring size in the same way as the physical ring template. This way of finding out a ring size is ideal if you are looking for an engagement ring.
Determine ring size with a ring measuring tape
A convenient and even more reliable way to determine the ring size is to use a ring measuring tape. It is similar to a belt with a scale. To measure the ring size, it is wrapped around the finger on which the ring is to be worn and then tightened. You can read the ring size directly from the viewing window on the scale. Ring measuring tapes are available from jewelers or online.
Determine ring size with a thread or strip of paper
Finally, we would like to introduce you to the option of measuring ring size with a thin thread or a narrow strip of paper. Although this option is the least accurate of all, it can still be helpful to get a first impression of the ring size. To measure the ring size, wrap the thread or strip of paper around the finger where you want the ring to sit later and mark the point where the ends overlap with a pencil. Then measure the length of the thread or paper up to the mark with a ruler. The measured length corresponds to the circumference of your finger. Now you need a conversion table and can use it to determine the ring size.
Measure ring size directly at the jeweler
Having your ring size professionally measured by a jeweler is considered the most accurate way to ensure that a ring fits perfectly. This is particularly important when buying wedding rings, which not only represent a considerable material value, but also carry a deep symbolic meaning. On such momentous occasions, nothing should be left to chance. Another advantage that jewelers offer is the opportunity to not only measure the ring size exactly, but also to try out different ring profiles. These profiles have a significant influence on how comfortable the ring is to wear. A ring that fits well and is comfortable to wear is more likely to be appreciated and worn more often. It is therefore a worthwhile investment to take this important step together with a professional to find the ideal ring for this unique occasion.
Tip: With the FISCHER - 3D wedding ring configurator, you can then design a completely individual engagement ring .
How can I secretly find out the ring size?
If you cannot find a sample ring for the ring template and measuring with a ring measuring tape is too conspicuous for you, family members or close friends are usually a good place to start. They may already know the ring size or can find it out for you much more discreetly.
If your partner wears a ring regularly and rarely takes it off, a piece of plasticine can help. Find a moment when the ring is briefly taken off and press the ring briefly into the flexible mass to make an impression. Then measure the inner diameter and multiply it by 3.14 to determine the final ring size. As this is a very imprecise method of measuring the ring size, you should only use it in an emergency and always check with your jeweler whether there are alternatives.
