Ring sizing has its own chapter in the book of advice on buying an engagement ring. So as part of your ring education, check out this definitive guide on how engagement ring sizing works. 1. Understanding Ring Sizing By Numbers![]() Here in the US the ring sizes are based on a numerical scale. These numbers are based on the circumference of the inside of a band, expressed in millimeters. Sizes start at about a 3 (teensy) and go up to about a 15 (giant). The difference from one whole ring size to the next a matter of 2-3mm in the circumference of the inner part of the band, where it touches your finger. The difference between a comfortable ring size and one that either falls off or causes you to panic it’s so tight could be the matter of a 1mm difference in the inner ring circumference. You’ll see half sizes (size 5.5), quarter sizes (7.25) and even “loose” and “tight” sizes, which are basically like an ⅛ size increment. For example a “tight 6” is basically a 5 ⅞. The vast majority of people have a ring size somewhere between 4 and 12. For those of you abroad, we cover European ring sizing later in this post.
3. What is Her Ring Size?The average woman’s ring finger is a size 6, for a ring that is about 2-3mm wide. When you go to a jewelry store, most women’s rings in the case are either 6 or 6.5, and the bands are all about 2-3mm wide with a few exceptions. The vast majority of engagement rings will be in the range of 5.5 - 6.5. Of course it’s not uncommon to be smaller than a 5.5 or larger than a 6.5, but almost all engagement ring orders in the US fall in this tight range. These size differences vary by very small amounts. For example, the difference between a 5.75 and 6 ring size is so so so so slight. Just eating too much salted popcorn can cause your fingers to swell more than a 1/4 size the next day. So don't get stuck in the weeds on sizing. If you know she's somewhere between a 4 and a 4.5, stay with the larger end and you'll be ok. Making adjustments after the fact is totally normal. That said, if a ring were a basic t-shirt: Small hands: 4.5-5.5 Medium hands: 5.75-6.5 Large hands: 6.75-7.5
,,Eternity rings feature diamond accents that go all the way around the band of the ring. If you’ve got your eye on a sassy channel set diamond eternity ring style keep in mind that these rings cannot be resized. Don’t order one unless you know her size for sure, or you have a jeweler who will guarantee to remake the ring for you in the correct size if you need to. If she's between sizes, go with the bigger size. 7. How Does a Jeweler Resize a Ring?![]() Resizing a ring means that a tiny little surgery needs to occur on the part of the ring under the finger. They will heat it up, split the band at the back, and either add a bit of metal to increase the ring size or subtract a little bit to decrease the ring size. Resizing can be more complicated, but this pretty much covers the basic procedure. 8. Read the Fine PrintMAKE SURE that you have a ring sizing policy and/or a return or exchange policy in writing. Larger jewelers offer ring resizing policies that include eternity rings. To you it’s a resize, to them it’s an exchange because they need to make a new one. Here’s an analogy: if you buy a fancy Al Capone hat that doesn't fit, sometimes they can stretch it to fit you and other times you need to straight up exchange that piece of flair for a bigger one that will fit your noggin. All those brains you’ve got up there… use them to figure out whether or not your have a solid ring sizing and exchange/return policy in writing. ***Side note: custom designed rings often don’t come with an exchange or return policy, but a simple free resize within 1 size up or down should always be offered. 9. How to Plan for Ring Sizing in your FutureIt’s a long a winding road and there are many situations in a person's life that may call for a size adjustment - usually up. Adding a wedding band to the situation increases width, and what do we know about increased width…? Increased with makes rings fit tighter. Maybe your engagement ring hurts going over the knuckle, ouch. And let’s face it, we aren’t getting any smaller as we age. Tissues and joints tend to expand over time and during pregnancies - fun times. How many times in a ring’s life can it be resized? Usually you can resize a ring twice in it’s lifetime. Sometimes more depending on how simple the band is. If there are no gemstone accents, you have a lot more leeway in terms of future resizes. If the band of your engagement ring is spangled in gems, resizes should be limited or avoided in some cases. There is strategy upon strategy with how to deal with this and sometimes things like sizing beads, sizing bars and euro shanks come into the picture. Don’t go cross-eyed, just drop us a line if you have questions about this. We will hook you up with answers. 10. European Ring SizingYep, this question comes up for a number of reasons:
11. Men’s Wedding Ring Size Pro TipsThe average ring size for men is 8, and that’s for a ring that is about 4-6mm wide. When you go to a jewelry store, most men's rings in the case range from a size 8 to a 9. Men tend to wear just a single wedding band. There are MANY different styles, and NO you don’t have to match your ring to your partner’s. Wear what you want boys! Check out some of our favorite men’s wedding bands.
Little Bird is all about offering engagement ring buying tips. The best way to buy an engagement ring is with our help, so feel free to drop us a line and we will be happy to spend some time on ring size advice.
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Shane Lear
9/25/2016 02:25:41 pm
Is it possible to downsize an eternity band from a 12 to a 9 by adding metal? Is there such a thing as a ring guard, if not?
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9/30/2016 09:55:52 am
Hi Shane! It's going to be difficult to actually size an eternity band at all. A drop down 3 sizes will be tough and the likely fixes may render the ring uncomfortable to wear. You could have the ring rebuilt, or you could try a combination of more metal and possibly a rubber ring guard (easy to find on Amazon). Good luck!
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Val
10/2/2016 12:31:47 pm
Can a size 7 ring be resized to an 11 ??
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LITTLE BIRD
10/2/2016 02:29:20 pm
Hi Val,
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Ashley
10/9/2016 07:04:56 pm
My ring size is a 3, would I have to have an engagement ring made for me or can my guy get a ring and have it sized down?
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10/9/2016 07:07:49 pm
Hi Ashley! Most engagement rings are made to order because every body has a slightly different ring size, metal choice, and all central stones are ultimately unique. So you can order a ring in your size, or you can possibly size a ring after receiving it - just depends on the ring style, whether or not there are lots of diamond accents and how big of a size jump you need to make. Hope this helps!
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Danny
10/25/2016 07:17:28 am
Hi Little Bird. I'm about to buy an engagement ring, my girlfriends ring she regularly wears on her middle finger is 16.00mm in diameter. What size in US should I get her for her engagement finger?
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LITTLE BIRD
10/25/2016 08:45:25 am
Hi Danny! Congrats on your ring hunt! I hope it's going well. As far as the ring size goes, her middle finger ring is about a size 5.5. Usually your ring finger is quite a bit smaller. This ranges for everyone but .75-1.5 sizes is usually the leap from middle to ring finger. This means that she is likely a 4-4.75 on her ring finger. It also depends on which hand of hers is dominant, right or left. If she's right handed, her ring finger will be .25-.50 sizes larger than her left hand (most people wear an engagement ring on the left). So there's some figuring to do. I hope this helps! Feel free to reach out for further detail and support at contact@littlebirdtoldyou.com
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Danny
10/25/2016 09:00:06 am
Thanks Danielle, that's really helpful, I'll be able to figure it out from your advice.
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LITTLE BIRD
10/25/2016 09:09:16 am
Hi Danny,
Aishah
11/20/2016 03:58:47 pm
Hi Shane!
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Little Bird
11/20/2016 07:58:53 pm
Hi Aishah - Happy to help! This depends a bit on the shape of your partners fingers. A 7.5 might work as well, but you'll definitely want to size up a bit from a 6.5. Is the ring you are interested in getting resizable?
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This is an excellent post about engagement ring sizing. It is really informative. I am based in Europe so am really appreciative of the European size conversion chart you have linked to!
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LITTLE BIRD
11/28/2016 08:21:27 am
Thank you for the note, Jeff! Since you're a jeweler, and we often have clients in Europe, I thought you might want to check this out:
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11/30/2016 07:35:57 am
Thanks for the article on sizing engagement rings. I am getting everything ready to propose to my girlfriend, and I want everything to be perfect. She is left handed, so it is really good that you mentioned to add a half a size to her right hand ring finger size. If I didn't know that, the ring I bought might not have fit her!
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LITTLE BIRD
11/30/2016 09:08:51 am
Connor! Thank you for the note! Congratulations, you must be super excited. I hope you'll let us know how it goes. Fingers crossed that the fitting is perfection ;)
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Holley Lauren
12/1/2016 10:15:06 am
I'm wondering how big a difference there is between a 5 and 5.25. My wedding band is a 5 and jewelers tell me it fits well, but I really fee like it is just a smidge too tight. I'm afraid in warmer months it will really bug me. Will going up .25 make it too big? It will still be under my engagement ring, so I don't think I have to worry about it being too loose. Maybe it will spin a little, but I don't think I would rather have that than feeling finger claustrophobia.
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LITTLE BIRD
12/1/2016 10:40:56 am
Hi Holley,
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Dawn
12/9/2016 09:39:48 am
Thanks for this post! I have a bit of a sizing conundrum. My half eternity engagement ring is a 5.75 and fits well, a bit loose sometimes, tight but I can still get it off when my hands swell (which is very rare). It's 1.5mm wide.
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LITTLE BIRD
12/9/2016 10:15:06 am
Hi Dawn! I hear you. This can be tough. When you stack multiple rings, they become tighter for sure. The good news: your rings don't all need to be the same size. And you can resize your rose gold band more than once down the line should it ever be too tight. However, you can't easily resize an eternity band down the line. Is your jeweler going to remake it for you this time as part of a free resize policy? If that's the case, then I would size up for the long haul. We aren't getting any smaller over time - so to ensure that you can always wear that eternity band, I would take it up a bit more than you need right now. Maybe a 6.25? That's your call. You can always wear that one toward the base of your finger so it doesn't fall off. And because there's no center gem on that ring, you won't have a spinning rock situation. Does that make sense? As for the rose gold, since you can adjust it later if you ever need to, I would take it up to just a size 6. That way all your rings should fit comfortably. Happy to give you more advice should you need. Feel free to contact me directly: contact@littlebirdtoldyou.com
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Linda
12/11/2016 01:04:35 pm
Can a size 6.5 size ring be sized to fit a 7.25 finger
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LITTLE BIRD
12/11/2016 09:20:18 pm
Hi Linda!
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Liza
12/13/2016 12:53:10 pm
Hi little bird! I have my eye an antique ring that's currently size 5.5. I'd need to size it up to 9.5. It's a simple, plain thin shank on a double prong ring with 2 small single cuts on the shoulders on each side of the center diamond. Do you think this is resizable?!?! I can send you the pictures I have from the seller if helpful.
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LITTLE BIRD
12/13/2016 03:42:59 pm
Hi Liza!
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Liza
12/14/2016 05:23:33 pm
Thank you - you guys are the best!! Will let you know what I end up choosing to do.
Hope
12/26/2016 08:20:09 am
Hello! I just got engaged and my ring is a size 5. It feels a little loose. It doesn't fall off, but it is fairly easy to slide over my knuckle with little resistance. The thing is, I'm nervous to get it resized to a 4.5--- especially after reading about how adding another ring (wedding band) can make it feel/be tighter. What should I do?
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LITTLE BIRD
12/27/2016 12:42:09 pm
Hi Hope! Congratulations on your engagement. SO much fun :)
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Marie
12/30/2016 06:29:28 pm
My guy bought me a beautiful slim engagement ring, it's a size 5.25, it still feels a tad loose? But a size 5 is too tight.what should I do.lisa
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LITTLE BIRD
1/2/2017 05:18:58 pm
Hi Marie,
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I am a female & fell in love with a ring that is for a man. I want to wear the ring on my middle finger which is a women's size 8. Would a size 8 in a mans size fit me? If not ,what would the be the size I should get ? I wear a size 8 in a women's ring. Thank you so much for your help. Cara
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LITTLE BIRD
1/3/2017 08:45:52 pm
Hi Cara! Happy to help. Men's and women's ring sizes are the same. So unlike shoes, you can trust the sizing will remain consistent. Sounds like a size 8 should do the trick. I hope this helps!
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Marie
1/9/2017 08:10:37 am
Hi :) hoping you can help me. I got a new Vera Wang engagement/wedding set this Christmas after 26 yrs of marriage. I have been wanting to upgrade to white gold for quite a few years. My ring was sized to a 5.5 which is my current ring size, however I felt it a tiny tad too big, although it did stop at the knuckle. Is this normal for a new ring set to feel larger?? I am trying to decide if I should send it out again to be resized to a 5.25 or if I should just keep it a 5.5?? I am having a anniversary band added to the other side which should add some width to it, so perhaps keeping it the 5.5 makes most sense? any insight would be so helpful!
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LITTLE BIRD
1/9/2017 02:34:00 pm
Hi Marie! Congratulations! 26 years :) Awesome!
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Marie
1/9/2017 06:20:48 pm
Hi! Thanks for your reply. I've decided to keep my rings at 5.5 for a few months to see how the summer affects my hands. I am having the anniversary band sized to add onto the set now as we purchased it on Friday. Hoping the width it adds helps to make it feel right ☺
Mark
1/18/2017 08:09:32 am
Hello. :)
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LITTLE BIRD
1/18/2017 09:54:40 am
Congrats, Mark! So glad you reached out! Looks like you have a lot to look forward to this 2017. I'm happy to help you figure out her ring size. In order to get you a solid estimate, we need a few bits of info. Go ahead and email your answers to contact@littlebirdtoldyou.com :
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Jordan
1/24/2017 03:16:20 pm
Hi there! I was hoping you could help me out. My engagement ring is size 5 1/4. It it very hard to get past my knuckle even in cold weather when my hands aren't swollen (they swell a lot in the heat) -- but the ring itself is loose once it's past my knuckle. It feels secure and great. It is pretty much impossible to get it off in the heat of summer. I've been wearing it for a year, and I wear it all the time, and it doesn't hurt from being too tight. I just got my finger sized, and it is a 5 below the knuckle and 5 1/2 at the knuckle. So the question is -- what size wedding band do I go with? The ring I have picked out is a size 7 vintage ring, gold with a row of diamonds on the front. I am totally open to wearing it on top of the engagement ring instead of below if the base of your finger is the smallest (I assume). Should I get the ring sized down to a 5.5, a 5.75, a 6? I have a size 6 ring that fits perfectly on my right hand, and when I am trying them on together on the left it feels find in either stacking order -- maybe a tad too loose on the 6, but it's winter. I'm thinking 5.75? I can't try it on before deciding, unfortunately. Help!
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LITTLE BIRD
1/24/2017 04:09:26 pm
Oh dear, Jordan! The situation you've described is real! I'm more than happy to get you some specific advice. Shoot me an email to danielle@littlebirdtoldyou.com so we can go a bit deeper and have the ability to attach images. I'll help you strategize this!
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Jordan
1/24/2017 04:49:03 pm
Thank you SO much Danielle!! You're a lifesaver! (Well, a ringsaver...) :D
Dusty
2/21/2017 06:04:09 pm
Hi! I'm looking at purchasing a wedding set from Costco. They offer size 5,6, and 7. My future bride is a size 6.5. I'm wondering if it would be better to purchase the size 7 and resize down or buy the 6 and resize up? Also, should I buy both the engagement ring and the wedding band in the same size? I thought that would be obvious, but after reading that multiple rings can make a set feel tighter, I feel like it is worth asking. Thanks in advance!
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LITTLE BIRD
2/21/2017 10:29:31 pm
Hi Dusty!
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Star
2/23/2017 09:19:48 am
It's my 10 year anniversary. My husband ring has been way too big all these years.He been wraping bandaids, tape, wte he cn thick around it. I want to surprise him finally . I went to jewler it was 10 1/4 size. I got it 9 1/4 cuz jewler said 1/4 s and halfs didn't make much of a difference. Did I jump to far out my tree? Should I gotten half size? I know its easier gettn smaller than to enlarge. Please help. I'm so worried it might be too small
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LITTLE BIRD
2/23/2017 11:01:17 am
Hi Star! I'm happy to help you think through this. First of all, the ring can likely be resized again. So worst case scenario is that it gets readjusted. Fingers crossed I'm correct in that assumption, as most men's wedding rings can be resized pretty easily by a jeweler. A whole size just is definitely a big change. However, the difference between the original size and the new size is about a 2.5mm adjustment in the inner circumference of the ring. I would imagine that if he can wrap a bandaid around the base of the ring, that this might actually call for a whole size change. So, take a deep breath :) and know that it's likely going to fit! If not, you can always adjust it up a .25-.50 size. I hope this helps ease your worries. Please let me know how it goes! I think there's a chance you nailed it!
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Emily
3/13/2017 01:43:49 pm
Hi Little Bird,
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LITTLE BIRD
4/3/2017 04:06:45 pm
Hi Emily,
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Scott
5/7/2017 07:51:48 pm
Hi Little Bird - I have the same question... almost exactly the same question. I just proposed recently, I could only get a size 7, my fiancee is a 4.5 or about that. The info for the ring says it can be safely sized to a 6, but can it feasibly be sized to a 4.5 or 4.75? Description of the ring is the same, except it's gold. Diamonds about half way down the ring, and it's a bridal set.
Marie
4/11/2018 06:51:45 pm
I am interested in your opinion on sizing a ring with side diamonds down two sizes. will I be able to tell it was resized? will it compromise the ring or the diamonds? thank you. Marie
Simone
4/1/2017 08:34:26 am
Hi Little Bird,
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LITTLE BIRD
4/3/2017 04:08:55 pm
Hi Simone!
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Simone
4/4/2017 10:59:21 am
Thank you so much for your response! I feel much better about what size to order now. Oh and sorry about not clarifying, the wedding band is not an eternity band. The diamonds extend only half way around the finger, the rest of the band will be solely platinum.
Little Bird
4/4/2017 01:56:56 pm
My pleasure, Simone! xoxo 4/20/2017 05:19:18 am
It's definitely worth stopping by, thanks for sharing this great article!
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LITTLE BIRD
5/10/2017 05:14:03 pm
So glad you came by! xoxo THE BIRDS
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Lily
5/10/2017 03:24:52 pm
Hi Little Bird,
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LITTLE BIRD
5/10/2017 05:13:39 pm
Hi Lily!
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Lily
5/10/2017 06:02:08 pm
Thanks for your response!
LITTLE BIRD
5/10/2017 06:04:41 pm
Ah, 5.5. Got it! The top and side view are fine. Thanks!
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Brittany Poss
5/22/2017 12:57:41 pm
I am trying to purchase another band for my current ring which is sized at 6.5. The custom order is sized to a 7 and would be an additional charge to resize it to 6.5. Is this too big of a difference in sizing and therefore won't match up correctly?
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Jacob
5/22/2017 09:55:30 pm
Hey little bird!!! I was just wondering, my fiancé and myself got a titanium ring for me! It's a size 10 and I'm a 9.5. I wear the ring and it stays on, not really worried that it will fall off, however if my finger gets wet it might come off easily. I'm only 22 so my fingers might get bigger overtime, but I've heard titanium is difficult to resize. How risky is it to stick with this ring? What would you advise? Return it and get a smaller one?
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LITTLE BIRD
5/23/2017 01:43:14 pm
Thanks for the email, Jacob! I responded there :)
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Beverly
5/25/2017 07:27:00 pm
Hi!
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LITTLE BIRD
5/27/2017 09:21:09 pm
Hi Beverly,
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Tasha
6/24/2017 10:44:43 am
Hi little bird,
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LITTLE BIRD
6/26/2017 11:13:04 am
Hi Tasha!
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Sali
7/24/2017 11:46:12 am
Hi. I just had an heirloom platinum ring sized down. (I'm not sure the original size, but it used to fit my middle finger and now fits my ring finger.) The jeweler did not give me my cut out back. I meant to ask about it, but forgot. Is it worth calling to ask for it back? Would they even still have it? It is a very thin band, and I'm sure there wasnt much metal taken out, but I still expected to get it back?
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LITTLE BIRD
7/24/2017 01:21:13 pm
HI Sali!
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Colby
8/10/2017 10:06:15 am
So my fiancé's engagement ring is two large but the wedding band fits. I went to have the engagement ring adjusted to match the size of the wedding band, but it turns out the wedding band is about half a size larger. I'm seriously scratching my head on this one especially cause the engagement ring is a bit wider, an thus should be larger. Any thoughts?
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LITTLE BIRD
8/10/2017 11:00:09 am
Hi Colby!
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Sam
8/31/2017 05:36:38 am
my ring size went from a 5 to a 4 my fiance wants to get me a new ring before the wedding as we have had a 3 year engagement. I still wear the 5 it does not fall off I can just take it off a little easier when washing the dishes. I heard that fingers can change when family planning/ after kids like fingers can swell. would it be safer to stick with a size 5 or should I get the 4 or maybe a 4.5? looking into a band with little diamonds all the way around i know those cant be resized. Also can plain band or solitaire rings only be sized down or can they be sized up too?
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LITTLE BIRD
8/31/2017 07:47:15 pm
Hi Sam!
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Monica Woodmansee
9/13/2017 01:42:33 pm
My fiance and I were gifted with a very close friends started wedding set. The engagement and wedding band are already melded together. They are both printed with 10KP AM on the inside. They are size 6 but I need about 9.5 to 10. Is that feasible?
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LITTLE BIRD
9/14/2017 09:48:51 am
Hi Monica!
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Cynthia mays
9/17/2017 04:20:40 pm
If me and Me and my boyfriend wears a 9.5 they dont sell half sizes should I go with a 9 or a 10 on our ring fingers
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LITTLE BIRD
9/18/2017 09:40:40 am
Hi Cynthia!
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Adrian
9/21/2017 05:28:29 pm
I bought my girl a size 7 Vera Wang engagement ring from a private party. Her ring size is 10.5. The ring has small diamonds down the sides. Can this ring make this big a jump?
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LITTLE BIRD
9/21/2017 06:10:02 pm
Hi Adrian!
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Sean
9/26/2017 10:20:09 am
Hi! I'm narrowing in on a size for my wife (unconventional wedding and ceremony - but still want to surprise with a beautiful ring). I took two rings to a jeweler for sizing - one is too big on her and the other is too small, they're both old family jewelry. One jeweler said they are size 4 and 6, the other said size 5.5 and 6.75. They both used the tapered measuring tool right in front of me. The former sounds small, but now I'm confused! Help!
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LITTLE BIRD
9/26/2017 02:57:13 pm
Hi Sean! I'm happy to help. Ok, if you really want to make sure you're nailing it, here's what to do: can you send me images of both rings? Also, trace both of them on a piece of paper with a thin tipped pencil and find the internal circumference in millimeters. From there, I can help you figure out the right size to go with! danielle@littlebirdtoldyou.com
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sophia carol
10/1/2017 07:30:44 pm
Hi !
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LITTLE BIRD
10/1/2017 10:03:47 pm
Hi Sophia!
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Faith
10/20/2017 01:56:43 pm
Hello, I’m planning on buying my boyfriend a promise ring and I used my ring on my ring finger (size 7) as a reference to figure out the size. it was only about 1 size off but, my ring is fairly thin. The ring im trying to get is a 8mm comfort fit, how much bigger do you think I should go up in size?
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LITTLE BIRD
10/23/2017 09:32:26 am
Hi Faith!
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Joe
11/1/2017 09:47:01 am
Hi Little Bird!
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LITTLE BIRD
11/1/2017 03:03:55 pm
Hi Joe! Congrats on your engagement!!
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LITTLE BIRD
11/2/2017 12:30:16 pm
Hi Cathy!
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Michael Payden
11/10/2017 08:51:52 pm
Hi.
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LITTLE BIRD
11/13/2017 11:20:20 am
Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear this Mile! Rings can react to damage and wear and tear in a myriad of ways. They are like little crime scenes and they need to be inspected under magnification in order to render a diagnosis. Is there a local jeweler where you can take the ring? Perhaps the jeweler who originally resized it?
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Wendy
11/14/2017 07:36:34 am
I have a soldered engagement/wedding ring set that I am selling and the prospective buyer wonders if it could be resized from 6.5 to 7.5. There are stones in both bands but not more than half way on the band. Is that doable?
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LITTLE BIRD
11/14/2017 10:12:30 am
Hi Wendy! Glad you reached out. This is a tough one to make a call on remotely. You'll need to take it to a local jeweler to get an opinion. You're also welcome to send me a few images of this set: contact@littlebirdtoldyou.com - if I see pics, I can give you a better opinion!
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Marcos
12/10/2017 12:47:00 am
Hi i just bought my girlfriend an engagement ring n its a 6.5 but she is a actual 7 will it fit im a lil Shakey about it.
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LITTLE BIRD
12/10/2017 04:47:54 pm
Hi Marcos! Glad you reached out! If she is a 7 then a 6.5 will likely be a little snug. Have you considered having a local jeweler adjust the size before you propose? If you want me to weigh in, you can email me images of the ring at danielle@littlebirdtoldyou.com :)
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Karee
12/21/2017 09:23:35 pm
I received my engagement ring in size 5.5 and it can be taken off fairly easily. It also tends to spin and diamond ends up on side or bottom of finger. I had my finger sized and size 5 does take a little more work to get off. Do you think a half size is enough to keep it from spinning? It is a thin band (less than 2mm). I do plan on getting a matching wedding band later (also thin).
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LITTLE BIRD
12/26/2017 10:55:03 am
Hi Karee! Congrats on your engagement! The spinning issue is sometimes separate from the issue of a ring being too large for safe daily wear. Shoot me an email and we can continue the convo over there. I have a bunch of questions for you ;) danielle@littlebirdtoldyou.com
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Quynh
1/2/2018 10:16:32 am
Hello! Thank you for your post! I am hoping you could help me out with my ring sizing question. I recently went to a jewelry store and he said I am a size 5. It’s a perfect size snug and can be taken off. But my bf thinks I should size up to a 5.5 to account for pregnancy in the future or swelling of fingers due to weight gain or summer time, etc. I am not sure if I should go with a 5.5 or even do a 5.25? I don’t really like the thought of wearing a ring guard and just want my ring to fit perfectly with a little wiggle room. What are your thoughts on this? Thank you so much!
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LITTLE BIRD
1/2/2018 10:22:35 am
Hi Quynh! Glad you reached out. It is wise of you both to think about the fit of your ring into the future. If you live in an extremely cold place, or were cold at the time of sizing, well hydrated, etc, then it's possible you will have a moment down the line where the ring is more snug feeling. Our fingers fluctuate by about a 1/2 size during a 24 hour cycle, so there is no such thing as the perfect size that fits "properly" 100% of the time. A 5.25 will be ever so slightly larger, so that's not going to make a huge difference and may account for warmer weather, etc. One of the best things you can do if you are on the fence is to be sized professionally more than once. Seems like overkill, but it's worth it! From there, you'll just need to think about the structure of the ring and how easy it will be to resize it up/down in the future. What does the band of you ring look like? Diamond accented or plain metal. Be sure to ask your jeweler how easy they think it will be to resize in the future.
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Ashley
1/6/2018 12:41:27 am
Hi!!
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LITTLE BIRD
1/8/2018 03:23:51 pm
Hi Ashley! Our fingers fluctuate by about a 1/2 size during a 24 hour cycle, so there is no such thing as the perfect size that fits "properly" 100% of the time. One thing that will make a difference, aside from temperature, is the width of metal on your ringer. Wider bands will feel tighter, thinner bands will feel looser. So if your fingers are fluctuating that much, you might experiment with adding a another stacker to that finger when it's cold. I have two other thin rings that I wear on another hand and when my engagement ring feels a little loose (if it's cold out!) then I move one of my skinny bands over to that finger to increase the width and tighten up the fit. It can take some time to understand exactly how a ring should fit, sometimes months. Give it some time before you make another size adjustment, and see if having a little stacker band on hand will help in the meantime!
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Misty
1/23/2018 01:05:47 pm
Can you resize a 9.5 men wedding band to 11 without adding gold?
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LITTLE BIRD
1/23/2018 01:11:43 pm
Hi there! Happy to give you some advice! Good question. It depends on the type of metal the ring you have is currently made of. Have you visited a jeweler with it?
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De
2/3/2018 11:31:28 pm
Hey, I got married a few months back and my husband just recently bought a gorgeous upgraded ring for me! However it’s a sterling silver with rose gold accent and is a size 7, I’m currently a size 9. There’s no real diamonds in the band that I can tell, so I’m assuming it would be easy to resize it up?
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LITTLE BIRD
2/5/2018 10:32:07 am
Hi De! Glad you reached out. I hope the blog was helpful. The best and only way to know if your ring can be sized is to visit a local jeweler. I hope this helps!
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Levi
2/5/2018 10:00:53 pm
Hey little bird, I got a ring for my gal for Valentine's day and I got it a size 6 because they didn't have half sizes and she's between a size 6 and 6.5. It's plated in gold so I don't know if it's possible to resize. Should I return it?
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LITTLE BIRD
2/6/2018 12:09:22 pm
So sweet! Love it, Levi. If it doesn't fit as is, you can likely have a local jeweler resize it, but they will also have to charge to replate the ring as that plate will come off if sized. Also, you need to know the base metal. Does the original retailer have that info? You'll just want to call a jeweler to ask if they resize your particular kind of plated gold first so you don't waste your time looking around town. Perhaps make a few calls before Valentine's Day ;)
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Poppy
2/7/2018 04:09:47 am
Hi there....I just bought 2 diamond bands from a lady....they are very substantial not flimsy and 1 carat each in a channel setting and pave set border of smaller diamonds...I wanted to use them as ring guards for my 1 carat solitaire either side...the problem is they are both a size S UK =9 US ? So very large...and I am a size K 1/2...to a comfortable L or so..if need be can stretch it to a M 1/2 or N maximum...would it be possible to resize down to any of those sizes? The stones design does not go right round full circle its basically on top view..left to right with ample room of plain white gold once the design ends. Please what are thoughts I love this design and obviously the lady loved them as her engagement ring sat in the middle also. What could be done here. Thank you in advance. Regards Poppy
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LITTLE BIRD
2/7/2018 09:43:10 am
Hi Poppy! Glad you reached out! You are welcome to send a few pics to my direct email danielle@littlebirdtoldyou.com and I can take a look and give you my opinion. Ultimately, you'll need to visit a local jeweler and have them take a look in person. But I can check them out remotely for sure and you let you know what I think!
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Sandra
3/5/2018 12:35:10 pm
Hi, I just recently got engaged and got a size 5.5 in an engagement ring 4mm wide and a wedding band about 3.5mm wide. I have fairly straight fingers without a large knuckle. I feel a little claustrophobic with the ring and fiddle with it a bit throughout the day. But it is easy to take off. But I've got some anxiety about the ring being too tight, but also worried if I size up 1/4 up it'll be too loose. I've also read about the dreaded ring "muffin top" and now am very self conscious about it. Can I send pics of the rings to see what you think?
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LITTLE BIRD
3/5/2018 02:43:59 pm
Hi Sandra! Congratulations on your engagement! You are welcome to send me images! danielle@littlebirdtoldyou.com
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Sandra
3/5/2018 03:11:09 pm
Will do! I will send to you now. Thank you.
Jordan
3/13/2018 11:51:23 am
Hello,
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LITTLE BIRD
3/13/2018 12:07:18 pm
Hi Jordan, I’m glad you reached out! I would not recommend sizing a ring down 2.5 sizes in most cases. However, it does depend on the actual ring. The very best thing that you can do is to contact a local jeweler and ask them if they think it is possible. Ultimately, a local jeweler will have to be the one to resize the ring. Is it antique? Or is it a ring that can be made in the correct size to begin with? I do not recommend getting a ring that is half size larger than your partner’s ring size. I hope this helps!
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jordan
3/13/2018 01:03:13 pm
The ring i was looking at is a perfect ring but just the wrong size. this is not an antique. It would be from Macy's but they only have it in size 7.
LITTLE BIRD
3/13/2018 02:01:29 pm
The very best thing that you can do is to contact a local jeweler and ask them if they think it is possible - perhaps email them an image of the ring. Ultimately, a local jeweler will have to be the one to resize the ring. Hope this helps!
pegi
4/2/2018 11:46:58 am
Hello. I am at work, sitting at my desk and can't stop worrying about my ring. Couple of days ago my fiancée bought it for me while I was still in the USA. It is size 7 and too big for me. Today I went to a jewelry shop here in my country and was told my ring size is 11 and that I should come tomorrow to see with the jeweler if ring can be re sized. It is white gold, half eternity ring (has small stones half way around the band). I am so scared that it might not be possible to have this ring re sized. What do you think, is it possible? Size that I would fit is 6 once converted to US size chart. Please tell me it is possible to resize it. Thank you!
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pegi
4/2/2018 12:14:31 pm
oh, ring was given to me by my fiancé, not fiancée- sorry.
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LITTLE BIRD
4/2/2018 02:21:59 pm
Hi Pegi! So glad you reached out! And congratulations to you and your fiancé ;)
Lana
4/15/2018 10:09:23 am
My husband and I have been married nearly 30 years. Due to Raynauds disease, I have lost 2 sets of wedding rings. I used to wear a six. I’ve found a beautiful set for sale that someone is selling that’s a 7. Are most jewelry places willing to resize a ring that wasn’t purchased at their store? And/or can a size 7 ring be resized to a 5.5?
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LITTLE BIRD
4/16/2018 10:57:31 am
Hi Lana! Congratulations on your 30 year! WOW!
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Hannah
6/13/2018 09:35:24 am
Hi Little Bird,
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LITTLE BIRD
6/13/2018 12:06:08 pm
Hello there! Well, that does sound like it needs to be adjusted. You shouldn't be able to shake your hand and have it come off, no matter how hard you shake it ;) Is it resizable?
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Hannah
6/13/2018 01:19:19 pm
Thank you! I'm not sure but I will take it in and ask. I seem to be half way between the two (which doesn't technically exist!). Typical!
Zack P
7/6/2018 02:13:27 pm
I love the post on ring sizing, very informative! Never thought that a wider band would make it feel tighter.
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LITTLE BIRD
7/9/2018 12:32:52 pm
Hi Zack!
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Montse
7/10/2018 09:24:41 am
Hi little bird, so my girlfriend high school class ring is a size 8 but she says in other jewelry stores that she's a 7 ? What size would she be in a guy ring ?
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LITTLE BIRD
7/10/2018 09:31:26 am
Hi Montse,
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Brian
7/11/2018 07:03:51 am
Do you still have the ability to guess a ring size from a photo? Is there a certain place I should send it?
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LITTLE BIRD
7/11/2018 01:05:45 pm
Hi Brian!
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Praveen Shankara
7/13/2018 09:21:15 am
Hello,
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LITTLE BIRD
7/15/2018 03:17:22 pm
Hi Praveen! Great question. There is no perfect science with sizing and it's possible that once she gets the ring on her finger or adds a wedding band to her hand down the line that she may want more room. You *could* go with 5.75 as 6 is a larger jump. But for now, my recommendation would be to go with what she told you, a 5.5. Confirm with your jeweler that the ring you select can be resized and ask them about their policies so that you are clear. Lastly, you could always have her go get professionally sized again before you decide! I hope this helps!
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Michelle
7/18/2018 06:04:53 am
Hello!
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LITTLE BIRD
7/24/2018 11:34:41 am
Hi there! I would be surprised if a 6 falls off but a 5.5 it too tight. Is a 5.5 too tight going over the knuckle or too tight when it's down on your finger? That's the question. I think you may want to talk to your jeweler about adding "sizing beads" - they allow a ring to go over the knuckle, but keep it from spinning and moving once it's on. I hope this helps!
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Michelle
7/24/2018 12:21:58 pm
Hello!
Jen
8/23/2018 08:52:32 am
Hi!
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LITTLE BIRD
8/23/2018 09:04:30 am
Hi Jen!
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Erica
9/7/2018 11:17:21 am
Hello! Thank you for this wonderful post! I’m having some serious trouble (anxiety) with my ring size. Originally my fiancé bought a 7 which was huge and I had it resized to a 6 1/4. It’s still a little big but I waited to see what difference the wedding band wold make. I’ve been to 4 jewelers and none of them have a 1/4 size ring sizer thing. I can get a 5 1/2 on but it gave me a little muffin top and I felt like if I left it on for more than a minute it might have to be surgically removed. A 6 slid right on and off. I bought a set of little blue plastic sizers and wore the 6 for 3 straight days. Sometimes it felt good and sometimes it felt tight. I had my wedding band made a loose 6. I got it yesterday and even with both rings on they still feel too big. I wore them inside in the ac and went for a run in hot humid South Carolina. After the run they were a little tighter but still came right off with minimal effort. There is no discernible difference between the two. Since I can tell no difference between 6 1/4 and 6 1/8 I feel like I won’t be able to tell between 6 1/8 and 6 either. I’m now thinking a 5 3/4 might be the best but I’m afraid It will be too small and I’ll ruin my rings with the repeated resizing. Any advice for me? Thanks!
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LITTLE BIRD
9/9/2018 09:27:57 pm
Hi Erica! I hear you on the issue of not being able to try on 1/4 sizers - I've never seen a 1/4 sizing key in all my years. I don't think they exist! It sounds like 5 3/4 or 5 7/8 might be the way to go. You're right that 1/8 size is basically impossible to notice, a 1/4 a little more so. Do both of your rings have diamond accents? If so, I agree that resizing multiple times is scary. If the wedding band hasn't been resized yet then I might start there.
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Renard Salvado
9/11/2018 06:05:28 pm
My girlfriend currently is wearing a size 4.5 ring with a width of 2mm.
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LITTLE BIRD
9/11/2018 10:15:55 pm
Hi Renard!
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Renard Salvado
9/12/2018 12:28:23 am
Hi!
LITTLE BIRD
9/12/2018 08:31:14 am
Gotcha! Conventional wisdom says that you would want to size up either 1/4 or a 1/2 size. I lean toward a 1/2 increase but this really depends on how the 2mm ring is currently fitting (loose or tight-ish), the shape of her fingers/knuckles. It's important to also confirm whether or not the new ring you are getting can be resized... I hope this helps!
Renard Salvado
9/12/2018 08:45:20 am
The 2mm ring fits comfortably on her.
LITTLE BIRD
9/12/2018 05:41:58 pm
Ah, titanium. Well, in that case you might want to consider a slight size increase because you really can't easily resize it ever and if you plan on her wearing it forever then keep in mind that as we grow old we don't get any smaller... you could check to see if the ring is exchangeable for another size in the event that it's not the perfect fit and if so I would go with a slight size up.
Aga
9/14/2018 07:47:32 am
I have a 5mm wedding band in size 7. The e-ring I like is 2mm. Here’s the catch: because its band is thinner a 6.5 size fits ok on top of the size 7 band. The jeweler suggested going with a 6.75.....but I can’t stop thinking about going with a size 7, based on what you explained that 5mm plus 2mm will be a 7mm in total and therefore tighter fit. What do you think I should do?
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10/22/2018 12:58:03 pm
Would this ring be able to be resized to a 4?
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LITTLE BIRD
10/22/2018 01:26:30 pm
Hi Michelle! I think it’s too big of a jump! But you might ask the seller. Hope this helps!
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Ashley
10/31/2018 01:05:19 pm
Hi!
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LITTLE BIRD
10/31/2018 01:43:19 pm
Hi Ashley! I would start by removing the balls and see how it feels. If there are pave diamond accents, I would hold of resizing till you know how it feels in warm weather and also how it feels next to a wedding band. Increased width will make it fit tighter as well. Hope this helps!
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Shanalee
10/31/2018 09:27:41 pm
Hi. I'm living in Japan and recently got engaged. I miscalculated my size because of the stupid Amazon charts so I got a US size 9(it was swimming on my finger) I emailed our jeweler and was advice to get my Japanese size then convert it and send it back to them to get an exchange. I did just that and was a bit unsure between a Japanese size 9 (5 US) and a Japanese size 10 (5 3/8 US) I had to wait a whole month since it's being shipped, now I have the 5 3/8 and it fits tight enough to not fall off even with a very hard shake but it's spinning too much and I hate a crooked ring. I'm thinking to get it sized down to 5.5US which is a Japanese 9.5. I don't want to ship it back to my jeweler because it will take too long to commute to US and back. I also sent a video to your email.
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Shanalee
10/31/2018 09:38:32 pm
Can you give me some info on simulated diamonds in terms of how long it will last and whether or not I can wear it like I'd wear any other ring. Can I shower and be rest assured it will not damage my ring? The simulated diamonds is cubic zorconia( not sure I spelt it right) Thanks in advance for your response.
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Carmenita
11/20/2018 09:19:02 am
Hi Little Bird
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LITTLE BIRD
11/20/2018 05:41:43 pm
Congrats, Carmenita! My advice is to ask the jeweler how they will resize it - are they remaking it? Some jewelers will do so when it makes most sense and if there is a written resize policy. You will also want to confirm if they will warranty against manufacturing defects. Sounds like they feel it's possible! You should just ask a few more questions so that you feel confident, too! Hope this helps.
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LITTLE BIRD
11/20/2018 08:57:17 pm
Hi Mike!
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Samantha Barbour
12/21/2018 09:40:48 pm
My boyfriend got my a promise ring for Christmas and I told him that my size was a 13 according to my class ring and every jewelry store he went to told him that there was no size 13. So they recommend him to get the biggest size and size up. Would it be impossible for them to resize it from a 9 to 13?
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LITTLE BIRD
12/25/2018 11:38:40 pm
Congratulations, Samantha! Truly the best thing you can do is to visit a jeweler to be professionally sized for the finger you plan to wear this promise ring on before you select a ring. Is that possible? Hope this is helpful!
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Pat
12/30/2018 12:55:05 pm
This article was super helpful... I am in the process of trying to stealthily determine my girlfriend's ring size. Sadly, all I've got is one of those plastic ring sizes, and my wit. There are 2 rings that she sometimes interchangeably where on her left middle finger. Based on the sizer, I think these are a 7. I also think they are a loose fit. I am pretty certain her ring finger is smaller but I have no idea by how much. It sounds like you're a whizz with guessing... if I send you a photo could you help me out?
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LITTLE BIRD
12/30/2018 01:29:45 pm
Happy to help! Email me her height and shoe size in addition to a few images at danielle@littlebirdtoldyou.com
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Chau
2/11/2019 07:45:37 pm
Hi little bird,
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Little Bird
2/12/2019 06:34:32 pm
Hi there! It all comes down to whether or not your engagement ring will be resizable. You’re free to send me an email directly Danielle@littlebirdtoldyou.com
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Teyah
2/14/2019 01:32:53 pm
Hey! So I just got my finger measured at the jewelry store. I was a bit nervous so when the lady told me I had a 8 - ring size I took it and ran lol. That being said, I don’t actually know what that means, so what is a 8 - (minus) ring size?
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LITTLE BIRD
2/14/2019 03:45:55 pm
Hi Teyah! That is a 7 7/8 :)
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Ayo
2/17/2019 06:47:52 am
Hi,
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LITTLE BIRD
2/17/2019 08:50:35 am
Hi Ayo! I have your email and will review in the next 24 hours :)
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