Why does my ring feel like the wrong size even though I measured it before purchasing online?

Common Reasons Your Ring Feels Like the Wrong Size

We understand that getting the perfect ring size is important. That's why we meticulously check each ring three to four times against a standard US ring mandrel before it ships.

While we take every precaution to ensure accuracy on our end, we've found that most sizing issues are related to how a ring is measured at home. When a new ring doesn't feel like the right fit, it's often due to one of these common factors. Understanding them can help you get a better fit next time.

1. Inaccurate Sizing Methods Using free, at-home methods like printable ring sizers or smartphone apps can be misleading. Printable charts may have scaling issues depending on your printer settings, leading to an incorrect measurement.

2. Personal Finger and Hand Anatomy Everyone's hands are different. Factors like large knuckles, softer skin, or conical finger shapes can affect how a ring fits and feels. What's comfortable for one person might feel too tight or loose for another.

3. Incorrect Temperature While Sizing Your finger size fluctuates with temperature. Fingers are at their largest when you're warm and can shrink in cold conditions. Measuring in the wrong temperature can lead to a size that's either too big or too small for daily wear.

4. Sizing Differences Between Regions Ring sizes are not universal. A size 7 in one country might not be the same as a size 7 in another. If you're buying a ring from a jeweler that uses Asian or South Asian ring sizes, be aware that these are typically smaller than standard US sizes.

5. Assuming Past Ring Sizes Relying on the size of an old ring can be risky. Not all rings are made to the same standard, and that old ring you love might not have been sized according to standard US guidelines.

6. Band Width and Stacking The width of a ring band significantly impacts its fit. A thin band may feel like a perfect fit, but a wider band (6mm or more) will feel tighter in the same size. Similarly, when you stack multiple rings on one finger, the combined width will require you to go up a half size or more.

A great way to check your ring size at home is with a plastic ring sizer tool that works like a small belt. While this is the most reliable at-home method, we highly recommend getting sized by a professional jeweler. They can provide a precise measurement that accounts for your unique finger shape.