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HELP!!! Ring Size Question

P: 12/24/2007 11:47:13 PM
dageman Rough Rock Total Posts: 49 Last Post: 5/11/2008 Member Since: 12/16/2007	Ok so I have a dilemma I ordered a setting for my GF and we had gone to a jewellery store a few months back and she got sized as a 6. She then tells me today that she got a ring for Christmas from a friend that was a size 6 and it is "a little big for her liking". SO now I'm thinking I am in trouble. Do you ladies usually have size fluctuations? I would be inclined to think maybe a 0.25 difference from summer to winter, with winter being a little smaller and summer maybe larger because of finger swelling from the heat? Maybe I am crazy. Anyways either I stick with the 6 and hope its just slightly loose in the winter but perfect in the summer, or risk have the jeweller call up Tacori and see if they can drop it to a 5.75 before it gets shipped out. THEN I run the risk of it being a little too tight. Although I suppose a litte too tight is better than a little loose? What would be better if i had to choose? Just when I thought I had everything figured out...... Mike
Posted: 12/24/2007 11:47:13 PM

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P: 12/25/2007 1:33:09 AM
Haven Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,092 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 2/16/2007	My ring size definitely fluctuates. I'm a 5.75 normally, my engagement ring is a size 6, and it is HUGE on me when I'm cold. I wouldn't change anything right now, I could be wrong but I believe that size can vary a bit between different designers anyway. I'd much rather have a ring be a bit too big than too small to even put on. Good luck! ********************************************************** "I'm sorry I ruined your lives and crammed eleven cookies into the VCR." - Buddy the Elf "Let your inner Liz Taylor out and rock it." - diamondfan
Posted: 12/25/2007 1:33:09 AM

P: 12/25/2007 2:10:35 AM
heather318 Cut Rock Total Posts: 212 Last Post: 8/26/2009 Member Since: 6/3/2007	Date: 12/25/2007 1:33:09 AM I'd much rather have a ring be a bit too big than too small to even put on. I definitely agree with the above statement. In the mornings, I have troubles getting my ring off. And by the end of the day, it's too big. So having a different ring size than she originally thought may be due to many different things..
Posted: 12/25/2007 2:10:35 AM

P: 12/25/2007 7:16:11 AM
AggieTexan Cut Rock Total Posts: 126 Last Post: 11/12/2009 Member Since: 8/6/2007	Ring fit can vary depending on things like temperature, weight fluctuation, pregnancy, and age. The size of the shank also affects the way a ring fits. My original ring was much chunkier (very 80's!) than my 20th Anniversary upgrade and was a half size bigger. Keep in mind that a ring will fit differently when you have a wedding band with it.
Posted: 12/25/2007 7:16:11 AM

P: 12/25/2007 8:33:09 AM
Steel Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,982 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 7/8/2006	Date: 12/25/2007 1:33:09 AM Author: Haven My ring size definitely fluctuates. I'm a 5.75 normally, my engagement ring is a size 6, and it is HUGE on me when I'm cold. I wouldn't change anything right now, I could be wrong but I believe that size can vary a bit between different designers anyway. I'd much rather have a ring be a bit too big than too small to even put on. Good luck! Well said! If the ring is too loose in winter, you could buy her a plain (or eternity) band in her smaller winter size so to be sure the e-ring will never fall off in colder months. [Not that this is likely, but it is nice to be sure.] ETA: to be worn closest to her knuckle...
Posted: 12/25/2007 8:33:09 AM

P: 12/25/2007 11:23:08 AM
dageman Rough Rock Total Posts: 49 Last Post: 5/11/2008 Member Since: 12/16/2007	Thanks for the great info. I will keep it at a 6 for now. As a side question, is it generally "better" or easier to make a ring smaller or larger? I would imagine easier to make it smaller, since you wouldnt have to add metal, but im not 100% sure. (PS. I know what is really better is to just get it to fit right in the first place haha) Mike
Posted: 12/25/2007 11:23:08 AM

P: 12/25/2007 12:05:36 PM
Lynn B Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,151 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 5/9/2004	Mike, I think you were smart to keep the ring a size 6. Ring sizing is a much trickier issue than we usually tend to think of. In fact, sometimes it can be a real pain! Normal finger size fluctuation, coupled with some size inconsistencies within the industry can be a real headache for sure. To answer your question... hmmm, I dunno what's trickier, sizing up or down. Good question, though. At local B&Ms around here, it costs the same to have a ring sized up or down, so I would assume it's a (time/skill) comparable procedure? Hopefully one of our experts will weigh in with a real answer, though. (BTW, congrats on your upcoming engagement!) And THAT'S my story and I'm sticking to it!
Posted: 12/25/2007 12:05:36 PM

P: 12/29/2007 4:50:49 AM
CRiLLiS Rough Rock Total Posts: 20 Last Post: 12/29/2007 Member Since: 11/15/2007	Date: 12/25/2007 12:05:36 PM Author: Lynn B Mike, I think you were smart to keep the ring a size 6. Ring sizing is a much trickier issue than we usually tend to think of. In fact, sometimes it can be a real pain! Normal finger size fluctuation, coupled with some size inconsistencies within the industry can be a real headache for sure. To answer your question... hmmm, I dunno what's trickier, sizing up or down. Good question, though. At local B&Ms around here, it costs the same to have a ring sized up or down, so I would assume it's a (time/skill) comparable procedure? Hopefully one of our experts will weigh in with a real answer, though. (BTW, congrats on your upcoming engagement!) I had issues with figuring out my girlfriend's ring size. She said 7.5 was perfect then she said 7 fit her nicely; I opted for a 7.25 to be safe. I asked my jeweler if sizing up or down was easier and he told me sizing up was. That's my two cents. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ BeTTeR a 1.50ct iDeaL THaN a 2.00ct FoR THe SaMe PRiCe.
Posted: 12/29/2007 4:50:49 AM

P: 12/29/2007 6:01:59 AM
Addy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,915 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 10/20/2007	I agree with you keeping it a size 6 for now. My ring size changes, but by a lot more than a quarter size - I can wear between a 6.5 - 7.5 and tend to change wedding bands with seasons as the 6.5 is way too small in the summer and the 7.5 falling off my finger in the winter.
Posted: 12/29/2007 6:01:59 AM

P: 12/29/2007 12:23:32 PM
gulliverseyes Rough Rock Total Posts: 96 Last Post: 3/4/2008 Member Since: 12/11/2007	You could try this Temporary size adjustment insert to get an idea of what's best before making any changes.
Posted: 12/29/2007 12:23:32 PM

P: 12/29/2007 12:25:27 PM
dageman Rough Rock Total Posts: 49 Last Post: 5/11/2008 Member Since: 12/16/2007	damn well thanks for your help everyone... im gonna leave it at 6 and just hope! at least i know when I ask her it will go on her finger... better a little big then we can go take it down a quarter size, then having it so that I can't even slip it on her... 4 more weeks till the setting arrives! then I have to think of how to do it hahah Mike
Posted: 12/29/2007 12:25:27 PM

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