Size Question

[phoenixgirl]

I believe (ok, I know) that my boyfriend is in the process of obtaining a Vatche X prong to house my grandmother''s diamond. I know that my size is just a little over a six -- I can get a size six on, but it is a little snug. I wear a 6 1/4 on my right hand, and my ring is usually a bit loose, and on rare (warm) occasions, tight. The fingers on my right hand are slightly bigger than those on my left. He asked me if I wear a six or a six and a half. My question is . . .

If I were to have an x-prong resized to a 6 1/8 or something like that, would it better to size a 6 up or a 6 1/2 down? It only comes in half sizes, right? Obviously if I had to live with one, I''d go with the 6, because I know that a 6 1/2 would fall off without being resized. I just hate the feeling of something tight squeezing my finger, and I figure that the X prong is pretty thick, plus it would eventually sit above a wedding band where my finger is even fatter.

Ostensibly this is a surprise, so beyond me giving him a size, I don''t think we''re going to discuss resizing, etc. until the deed is done. Which size is a safer bet?

I know I can get a size 6 on because I asked all my coworkers until I found someone with a size 6 engagement ring. It went on and off fine, but it was tight.

 

[aljdewey]

PG - I'd rather go too tight than too big (for obvious loss prevention reasons

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I'd try the 6 first, and then get it sized if it's too uncomfortable. In fact, I DID do that.....but I had to have it sized up. When my hands warmed up, the ring practically cut off my circulation! They can, I think, size in 1/4 size increments, too, by the way.




Good luck when you get it!

 

[Griffin]

It is almost always easier to size up than down if the mounting is capable of being stretched. Unfortunately, in the case of a ring with delicate gallery work such as yours, the top may distort before the shank stretches, requiring cutting and soldering to safely go either up or down.

If this is the case, it is better to order larger and size down (remove a chunk and have one solder joint) than to size up (cut and splice in a piece of foriegn metal and have two solder joints).

It is of course even better to just cast rings to proper size, but this isn't possible with a mass production ring. If it does have to be sized, make sure it is done before the stones are set, and that the mounting is properly heat-treated again to proper hardness.

 

[phoenixgirl]

Thanks for the quarter size tip. I saw that at least SuperbCert lists it in a 6 1/4. That would be the best bet, because my 6 1/4 ring is definitely a tad loose on my left hand, but it has a very thin band and sits as low as it can. This ring will be thicker and will sit higher, so I think that would be best. If not I can always size it down. I'll bring a tiny size 6 ring to Europe with me, just in case it ends up being too loose, then I can anchor it on until I get home and get it resized. I tried some size six rings on this morning that I forgot I had, and they went on, but they were really uncomfortable. I think my fingers are swollen in the mornings.

 

[fire&ice]

Go to a jewelery store & have your finger sized. You can't rely on the fact that someone said they have a size 6. Also, I know my Vatche setting did come in 1/4 sizes. The easiest thing is to get it right the first time.