How to measure ring size at home?
Ring Size Guide
Most people only think about ring sizing once, right before they need to know it. Here's everything that actually matters, without the jargon.
Measuring Your Own Size
Two ways to do this at home, both work fine. If you've already got a ring that fits the finger in question, lay it flat and measure straight across the inside, edge to edge, in millimetres. That's your inner diameter. Check it against the chart further down.
No ring on hand? Wrap a strip of paper or a bit of string around the base of your finger, mark where the ends meet, then measure that length. That's your circumference, and the chart below converts it to a size either way.
When Should You Actually Measure?
Timing matters more than people expect. Measure in the evening rather than first thing in the morning, hands tend to swell slightly as the day goes on, especially in warmer weather, so an evening measurement gives you a more realistic everyday fit. If it's a particularly hot or cold day, try to measure somewhere closer to room temperature, cold hands shrink, which throws the reading off in the other direction.
If You're Between Two Sizes
Go up, not down. A ring that's a fraction loose is still comfortable and safe to wear. A ring that's a fraction tight gets uncomfortable fast, and on hot days it may not come off at all without help. This is doubly true if you've got any swelling in your hands by evening.
Wide Bands vs Thin Bands
Here's something a lot of people don't realise until they've bought the wrong size: a wider band needs to sit slightly looser than a thin one to feel the same on your finger. More metal touching more skin around the knuckle means a wide band in your "normal" size can feel tighter than expected. If you're buying something like our Simple Band Ring or another wider style, it's worth sizing up by half a size from what a thin solitaire band would need.
What If Your Knuckle Is Bigger Than the Base of Your Finger?
Size for the knuckle, not the base. A ring has to clear the knuckle to go on at all, so if there's a noticeable size difference between the two, the knuckle wins. Yes, this can mean the ring sits a little loose at the base afterward, that's normal, and far better than a ring that won't go past the joint in the first place.
How a Ring Should Actually Fit
It should slide on with a small bit of resistance over the knuckle, then sit comfortably at the base without spinning freely or leaving a mark when you take it off. A simple home test: if you can pull it off without any resistance at all, it's too loose. If you have to tug, twist, or use soap to get it off, it's too tight.
Common Ring Size Mistakes
- Measuring first thing in the morning, when fingers run smaller than they will later in the day
- Guessing based on a ring worn on a different finger, sizes vary quite a bit finger to finger, even on the same hand
- Ignoring the knuckle and sizing only for the base of the finger
- Not accounting for band width on a wider style
- Measuring during very cold weather, when fingers temporarily run smaller than usual
Standard Ring Size Chart
| Size | Inner Diameter | Finger Circumference |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 16 mm | 50.27 mm |
| 11 | 16.5 mm | 51.84 mm |
| 12 | 17 mm | 53.41 mm |
| 13 | 17.5 mm | 54.98 mm |
| 14 | 18 mm | 56.55 mm |
| 16 | 19 mm | 59.69 mm |
Buying a Ring for Someone Else
If it's a proposal or a surprise gift, you obviously can't just ask. A few things actually work:
- Borrow a ring she already wears on that finger, or a close match, and measure it the same way described above. Put it back before she notices.
- Ask someone in on the secret. A sister or close friend often already knows, or can find out without it seeming odd.
- Trace it instead of measuring directly if you can't get the ring out of the house. Place it on paper, trace the inner edge, measure the tracing.
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Look for clues elsewhere. If she wears rings on other fingers, even an approximate match gives you a reasonable starting point.
If none of that is realistic, you've got two honest options. Go with an adjustable ring, which flexes to fit a wide range of sizes and removes the guesswork completely, this is what we'd recommend for most proposals. Or buy a fixed size and lean slightly larger than your best guess, since a ring is easier to size down than up afterward. Either way, talk to us before ordering if resizing might be part of the plan.
Bangle Size Guide
A bangle is rigid, so it has to clear your whole hand before it sits on your wrist, this makes getting the size right more important than with almost any other piece.
How to Measure
If you've got a bangle that already fits well, measure straight across the inside, edge to edge, in millimetres. No bangle to reference? Fold your thumb into your palm the way you would to slide one on, then wrap a tape or paper strip around the widest part of your hand at that point. Measure the length, divide by 3.14, and that's your inner diameter.
Standard Bangle Size Chart
| Size | Inner Diameter | Hand Circumference |
|---|---|---|
| 2-2 | 54 mm | 16.94 cm |
| 2-4 | 57.2 mm | 17.96 cm |
| 2-6 | 60.3 mm | 18.95 cm |
| 2-8 | 63.5 mm | 19.94 cm |
| 2-10 | 66.7 mm | 20.93 cm |
Same rule as rings, if you're between two sizes, go bigger. A loose bangle is fine. One that's even slightly too small simply won't go over your hand.
Bracelet Size Guide
Most of our bracelets are adjustable or flexible, so there's more forgiveness here, but it's still worth getting close to your real wrist size.
- Take a piece of string, ribbon, or a soft measuring tape and circle it around your wrist at the point where the bracelet would naturally sit, roughly where your wrist bone is, the same spot a watch face would rest against.
- Pinch the spot where it meets itself, then lay that length flat against a ruler.
- Add 1–1.5 cm for a comfortable everyday fit, or closer to 2 cm if you like a looser, more relaxed drape.
Standard Bracelet Size Guide
| Bracelet Type | Measured By | Common Women's Size |
|---|---|---|
| Cuff | Circumference | 6.5-7 Inch |
| Bangle | Inner diameter | 2.4-2.6 Inch (57-60 cm) |
| Chain | Length | 7 Inch |
| Tennis | Length | 7 Inch |
| Charm | Length + allowance | 7-7.5 Inch |
A lot of our bolo and tennis bracelets come with extender chains and are fully adjustable, which sidesteps the measuring step entirely. Look for "adjustable" on the product page if you'd rather skip this part.
Anklet Size Guide
Same logic as a bracelet, just lower down, around the ankle.
- Loop a shoelace, ribbon, or soft tape just above your ankle bone, the spot where an anklet would naturally rest.
- Note where the two ends meet, then lay that section against a ruler.
- Add 1–2 cm on top, anklets are meant to hang a little looser than a bracelet would.
Standard Anklet Size Guide
| Anklet Type | Measured By | Common Women's Size |
|---|---|---|
| Chain | Length | 9-10 Inch |
| Tennis | Length | 9-10 Inch |
| Charm | Length | 9-10 Inch |
Most of our anklets include a few centimetres of chain extender built in, so they'll comfortably cover a small range either side of your measurement.
Caring for Your Ring
How you look after a ring depends a little on what's set into it, but a few habits apply across the board. Take rings off before swimming, working out, or doing housework; chlorine, sweat, and cleaning products all wear on both the metal and the setting over time. Perfume and lotion are worth applying before you put your jewellery on, not after, residue builds up on stones and dulls their shine faster than normal wear would. When you're not wearing a ring, keep it in its box or a soft pouch rather than loose in a drawer, where it can scratch against other jewellery or hard surfaces.
For diamond and CZ rings specifically, a soft brush with warm water and a drop of mild soap, gently worked around the setting, keeps the stone bright. Dry it with a soft cloth afterward rather than letting it air dry, which can leave water spots. For coloured gemstone rings, check the specific stone first, some, like opal and pearl, shouldn't be cleaned the same way as diamond or CZ, since they're softer and more porous. If you're unsure what your stone needs, it's worth asking us directly rather than guessing.
A periodic check of the setting, roughly once or twice a year for rings worn daily, catches a loose prong before it becomes a lost stone. This is a quick thing for us to look at if you're ever in doubt.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ring Sizing
Average ring size for women in India? Most fall around size 12 to 14 on our chart, but there's enough natural variation that it's worth actually measuring rather than going by what's typical.
Average ring size for men? Usually runs larger, often somewhere in the 16 to 18 range. Same advice applies though, individual hands differ enough that a quick measurement beats guessing.
How can you tell if a ring is too tight? It leaves an indent in your skin, you struggle to get it past the knuckle, or removing it takes real effort. A bit of resistance over the knuckle is fine; a fight to get it off isn't.
And if it's too loose? It spins around on its own or slips off with zero resistance, especially when your hand hangs downward. That's the sign to size down.
Q: Can I resize a ring later?
A: In most cases, yes. Contact us if a fixed-size ring doesn't fit and we'll talk you through resizing options.
Q: Does finger size change with age?
A: It can, gradually, due to natural changes in weight, circulation, and joint size over the years. If a ring you've worn for a long time suddenly feels different, that's often why.
Unsure whether to size up or down? Always lean up. Loose is comfortable. Tight can mean genuinely struggling to get a ring off, sometimes painfully so, and that's worth avoiding.
Q: Should I measure in the morning or evening?
A: Evening. Hands swell a little over the course of the day, so an evening measurement reflects how the ring will actually feel most of the time.
Q: How accurate are printable ring sizers?
A: Reasonably accurate if printed at the correct scale, but printer settings can distort the size slightly. If you have an actual ring to measure instead, that's more reliable.
Q: Can I measure ring size with a phone?
A: Some apps attempt this using your camera, but accuracy varies a lot between phones and lighting conditions. The string or paper method above is simpler and more dependable.
Why does the same ring feel tighter in summer than winter? Warmth makes hands swell a little, cold makes them contract. Nothing's actually changed about the ring, your finger's just reacting to temperature the way skin does.
Q: Do wide rings require a larger size?
A: Generally yes, slightly. More band surface touching your finger around the knuckle means a wide ring often needs to go up half a size compared to a thin band in the same nominal size.
Q: Can all rings be resized?
A: Most can, though it depends on the design, some settings or finishes are easier to resize than others. Ask us about your specific ring if you're planning to resize it later.
Q: What if I'm buying a ring as a gift and don't know the size?
A: See our full section above on buying for someone else, an adjustable ring is generally the safest route when asking isn't an option.
Q: What about exchanges if the size turns out wrong?
A: That's covered, subject to availability. Just get in touch and we'll work it out with you.
Q: My knuckle is bigger than the rest of my finger, what do I do?
A: Go by the knuckle measurement, not the base. It has to clear that joint to go on in the first place, even if the ring ends up sitting a touch loose further down afterward.
Bangle & Bracelet Sizing
Q: What if my bangle size is between two sizes on the chart?
A: Size up. A bangle that's too small simply won't go over your hand, while a slightly loose one is perfectly comfortable.
Q: Can a bangle be resized after purchase?
A: Generally no, solid bangles aren't built to be resized. If you're unsure of your size, an adjustable bracelet or bolo design is the safer choice.
Q: Are your bracelets adjustable?
A: Many are, particularly our bolo and tennis styles with extender chains. Check the individual product page to confirm.
Q: How do I know if a chain bracelet will fit without measuring?
A: Choose an adjustable style if you're unsure, it removes the need for an exact measurement entirely.
Care
Q: How do I clean a diamond or CZ ring at home?
A: Warm water, a drop of mild soap, and a soft brush worked gently around the setting. Dry with a soft cloth rather than air-drying.
Q: Can I clean coloured gemstone rings the same way?
A: Not always, some stones like opal and pearl are softer and more porous than diamond or CZ. Ask us about your specific stone if you're unsure.
Q: Should I take my ring off before exercising or swimming?
A: Yes, sweat, chlorine, and impact during exercise all wear on the setting and finish over time.
