Eternity Ring Size Guide: How To Measure Ring Size

Choosing the perfect eternity ring is a significant decision which marks a significant milestone of commitment and eternal love. Picking the type and style of the ring will often be the biggest challenge, but ensuring that the ring fits perfectly is just as important. 

This comprehensive guide will walk you through the steps of how to measure ring size, ensuring that the fit of your chosen eternity ring matches the significance of the gifting occasion. 

Why Accurate Sizing Matters

Eternity rings, much like engagement or wedding rings, are designed to be treasured and worn forever. It is therefore crucial that they are correctly sized as the wearer may struggle if the ring is too tight, or run the risk of misplacing the eternity ring should it be too loose. 

It’s also important to remember that eternity rings are particularly uniquely designed, with diamonds or gemstones circling the entire band (or half of the band, in the case of half eternity rings). This can often mean that they are tricky to resize without altering the makeup and design of the ring, though this is not to say that it is not possible to adjust an eternity ring. However, choosing an accurately sized eternity ring from the get-go ensures that the gesture can correctly symbolise continuous and unbroken love from day one of wear. 

How To Measure Ring Size

When shopping for an eternity ring online at Bonds the Jewellers, you will need to have an accurate idea of the desired ring size as you browse. How you obtain this information will vary significantly, depending on whether the ring is being bought as a surprise and whether you already know the measurements of the recipient’s ring finger.

Whichever situation you find yourself in when purchasing an eternity ring, there are a few simple methods that you can use to measure ring size in the comfort of your home. 

Using A Ring Sizer

To get the most accurate ring size measurement, you can use a ring sizer. These clever tools are cheap and easy to purchase online and simply slide over the appropriate finger or ring to provide an instant ring size measurement. 

Do note that measuring ring size in this way will require you to tell the recipient what you have planned. There is no point in measuring the wrong finger or trying to guess from another loved one’s measurements as this will increase the likelihood that the eternity ring does not fit. 

Measuring An Existing Ring

In most cases, you’ll want to keep the eternity ring secret until you gift it to the recipient. This means you’ll need to be a little more inventive about how you measure ring size to ensure that you don’t give the surprise away!

By far the easiest way to measure their ring size is by using an existing ring like an engagement or wedding ring – just make sure that it is one that they will wear on the same finger as the eternity ring. If you bought the ring yourself, there is a high chance that you will know what size this ring is without having to measure it first. However, if you do not know or cannot remember then you can measure the ring’s diameter to determine the correct ring size.

To measure an existing ring, simply use a thin tape measure or a piece of string or paper. Place the ring on a flat surface and place your makeshift measuring tool across it. If you used a bit of string or a piece of paper, simply make a mark where it overlaps and measure this with a ruler. You can then compare this measurement to a ring size chart to find the ring size.

Other Things To Consider

There are a number of factors that might affect the accuracy of the measurements you take and the size you choose. If you are measuring the finger directly, know that fingers swell in warmer temperatures so it’s worth taking a couple of measurements at different times of day and going with the largest of them.

When using an existing ring to determine the size of the eternity ring, pay attention to the type of ring band and how this compares to the eternity ring you are considering purchasing. Wider ring bands tend to feel tighter so you might need to go for a slightly larger size for an eternity ring compared to a thin band. 

Ring Size Guide

Once you have a measurement you are happy with, your next step is to match this up to a corresponding ring size. In the UK, ring sizes are measured in letters (A-Z). The chart below includes the most common ring sizes and their corresponding diameter measurements. 

Do note that the sizes listed in this ring size chart are approximate and the best way to ensure that the eternity ring is the desired size is by getting in touch with us first. At Bonds the Jewellers, we are always happy to help you choose to perfect eternity ring from our range and can provide you with additional sizing information related to any of the rings you may be interested in. 

Don’t hesitate to browse our full range of eternity rings online today and get in touch with us if you have any questions.