Ring Size Chart

What are Ring Size Charts?

A ring size chart is pretty much what the name suggests, it is a chart that details the different sizes of rings. This chart is used by jewelers to size their rings and to help purchasers make the perfect choice and to choose a ring that is their size. Whether the purchase is for a children's ring, a wonderful gemstone item such as a ruby ring, or a cocktail ring. While it is possible to resize rings, it is obviously more convenient for the correct size to be purchased in the first place as this saves rings having to be returned for resizing and any additional costs involved.

Why are Ring Size Charts Important?

Defining the size of a ring is important for both buyers and sellers of jewelry and in many different circumstances:

Buying Jewelry Internationally

With the advent of the Internet and online jewelry stores offering a good selection of rings and other jewelry items, it is useful for online buyers to know what size rings they are buying. This is also useful as many people now enjoy buying jewelry internationally, whether this is from major international jewelers, buying jewelry when on holiday or using online shopping facilities such as eBay, the opportunities for buying international jewelry have probably never been greater. Not all countries use the same size definitions therefore being able to 'translate' between sizes and measurements will help. A ring size diagram will help define the size of a ring and to ensure that the buyer and seller are both talking in the same measurements.

Selling Jewelry

A ring size chart is an essential tool for someone looking to sell jewelry. Many people sell jewelry on online auction websites such as eBay and it important to be able to advise potential buyers of the measurements of a ring. This means that the buyer knows exactly what they are purchasing and can decide whether there are any additional costs that they are likely to incur for the resizing of a ring.

Buying Gifts

When buying a ring for someone as a gift – particularly if it is to be a surprise – it is useful to be able to tell the size of ring required. A ring size chart will allow someone to find the perfect size by placing a favorite and well fitting ring on the chart and assessing the size. This makes the purchase of a surprise gift of a ring such as a Mother's ring much more simple and removes much of the guess work.

Where to Find a Ring Size Chart

Many jewelry retailers will have ring size charts that they will give customers or sell for a small price. Charts can also be found online and these are simple to print off. When printing a ring chart is is important to follow any instructions that are given to ensure that the chart is printed off effectively. A chart that prints slightly too large or slightly too small will give inaccurate results.

Some online websites that offer ring size charts for printing, plus instructions for use, can be found at:

• Over Stock
• Over Stock Jeweler
• Amazon
• eBay

Tips for Using a Ring Chart

Here are a few tips to help make great use of a ring chart:

• When sizing a ring, take measurements on a cool day. If the temperature is too hot or too cold the fingers can swell or shrink giving unreliable measurements.
• Remember that larger or more wider rings need to be slightly bigger than thin rings to ensure that they are comfortable to wear.
• Rings without stones are easier to resize than rings with stones. Always take a valuable ring to a specialist jeweler for resizing.
• When buying a ring from a website such as eBay check the sellers feedback well to ensure that there have been no previous cases or rings being mis-sized. It is also worth contacting a seller and double checking measurements when making an expensive purchase. This avoids any potential misunderstandings.