A ring is the most intimate of jewels and is often worn every day.  Like your favorite sweater,  a ring should fit well and wear comfortably.  This is why correctly sizing a ring is so important.

Did you know that a single ring size,  say from size 6 to size 7,  only increases the diameter of a ring by 0.032 inches  -  less than 4% of an inch?  Obviously,  there is not much room for error when your ring is being sized.  Here we offer several tips to help you accurately measure your finger and assure that your ring fits comfortably.

1. Have your finger size measured at the end of the day when your fingers are usually largest.  This is akin to buying shoes.

2. Don't measure finger sizes when your hands are cold.  Let them warm up to room temperature.

3. The width of a ring is an important factor in determining the right finger size.  A wider ring may require a slightly larger size,  because it covers more of your finger.

4. If possible, have your finger measured several times on different days.  This is the best way to get a true reading.

To help you on your next international jewelry buying spree,  we provide the following chart of international ring sizes.

International Ring Size Conversion Chart