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Whether you are planning a getting a new ring or resizing a ring you already have to fit
a different finger you'll need to know what size your finger is first. Most jewelers can
help you find your ring size, but you can also learn how to do-it-yourself with this
handy guide from Esslinger-dot-com.
You will need: A ring sizer set
Before you try to measure your finger for size, you need to take your environment into
account. If it is particularly hot or humid your fingers will be a little swollen and
larger than normal or if it is cold, you fingers will be smaller than normal. You should always
try to size your fingers when they are comfortable -- not warm or cold.
Be aware that when sizing your finger, if a ring doesn't fit over your knuckles with
a minimal amount of effort, you should never force it. It could very easily get stuck on
your finger if you do. With that in mind, start the process of finding the right size
ring.
Sizing your finger is based around a system of guessing and checking, so start by taking
your ring sizer set and finding the ring that is a size eight. Eight is the most common
ring size, so you should start by trying to fit this ring onto your finger.
If it is obviously too large, find the next size ring down and continue trying smaller
ring sizes on until you find one that feels like it fits.
If the size eight ring is obviously too small and you cannot slide it all the way down your
finger, try on the next size up and continue that process until you find one that feels
like it fits.
Once you've found a ring that feels like it might fit, you'll want to judge that feeling
by this definition: "the ring sizer that fits should slide over the knuckle with a little
friction and sit comfortably on the finger." You want the ring to slide over your knuckle
with a little difficulty so you that it won't fly off your finger, but you don't want it
to cut off your circulation either.
If the ring size you thought was right before doesn't match this scenario try on the ring
sizer that is just a little bigger or smaller depending on how it fit until you find the
size that feels comfortable but won't fly off your hand.
Be aware that you should size each finger and not assume that both your index fingers
are the same size. Always measure the finger you intend to wear your ring on before deciding
on the size of ring to get.
Once you know what size ring you need, you can buy that new ring or get or old ring resized.
For more help or other ways to make sure your rings fit, check out Esslinger-dot-com's Youtube
channel today.