Ring sizing: MyKelticRings, Measuring for correct ring size.

Measuring Your Ring Size

A really good fit is very important because you'll be wearing your new ring for many years to come. If you are certain about your correct ring size then there is no problem. If you are not certain about your correct size then just use one or more of the solutions provided below. If you're planning to order from MCR just ask us to send you an excellent (free) ring sizing device by return mail before your ring is built.

"It is just beautiful!! I cant believe the weight of the ring.
I am so glad that I had you make it for us." Colleen

Resizing A Ring

Changing the size of a ring can be easy or difficult. It depends on how the ring is built. It will be nearly impossible if the ring has a continuous and uninterupted knot pattern all around.    Altering the size of such a ring will disturb the appearance of the knots. If, however, a sizing spacer has been built into the back of the ring, resizing the ring will not at all interfere with the ring's appearance. Rings with small plain blank areas (sizing spacers) can be adjusted at little cost. At MyCelticRings all of the rings with continuous braided knots have the sizing spacer built-in automatically. There is no extra charge for the sizing bar.

Visit our guarantee page and click the sizing spacer link for more details. Sizing spacers insure that your ring can be made to fit properly for a lifetime, they prevent knotwork overlap and do not at all detract from the beauty of our rings. On and off the web fine Celtic jewelers provide sizing spacers on all of their wrap-around braided knot rings.

Things to remember to insure a good fit:

Jeweler sizing rings come in 2 widths: wide (9mm), and narrow (3mm). Where available, a wide sizing ring should be used to find your correct size. Using a narrow one might result in your new ring getting stuck on your knuckle. If using a narrow one be sure that it allows for the additional width of your knuckle. We normally add ¼ ring size for rings that are 10 mm or wider in width. Please leave any size changes up to us or at least discuss the sizing issue with us before you place your order. When ordering just order the actual measurement, we'll know when and how much to adjust the size for a good fit.

If the sizing ring is right for you it will allow you to remove it in 1.5 to 2 seconds, even if it feels a little snug.

Special Note: When ordering any ring from us please just order the ACTUAL measured size. Do not add a "little extra" because the results are rarely ever satisfactory. We are very fussy about sizing and we know exactly when "a little extra" should be added. In these cases we will tell you that a slightly larger size is actually needed. Please leave this decision up to us.

Important note: All rings loosen up within the first week of continuous wearing because the body's blood circulation makes an adjustment for the fit of the ring. If a ring size removes faster than 1.5 to 2 seconds it might fall off during swimming or sporting activity.

Note to women: Due to the menstrual cycle a woman's finger size can rise and fall like the tides due to water retention during the cycle. A measurement taken during menstruation will produce a ring that is too loose most of the time. Avoid measuring your finger during the menstrual cycle.

A surprise gift ring? The surprise will be far better if the ring fits properly. Enlist cooperation in getting an accurate size.

Another method:

   1. Cut a strip of paper no wider than 1/4".

   2. Wrap the paper snugly around your finger and mark the paper where it meets.

   3. Measure the marked length of paper and compare it to the chart below.

Note: If your knuckle is significantly larger than the base of your finger, you should measure the knuckle as described above and pick a size somewhere in between.

This should give you a good idea of your ring size.

Ring Size

Paper Length
(inches)

4

1 13/16

5

1 15/16

6

2 1/16

7

2 2/16

8

2 4/16

9

2 5/15

10

2 7/16

11

2 9/16

12

2 10/16

13

2 12/16

14

2 14/16

Phone Equipment, Service Providers, Service Plans & Pre-Paid Phones