ring sizes
how do you determine the right size?
the most reliable method is to have your ring size measured by a jeweler. however, there are also easy ways to determine your ring size at home.
to measure your ring size correctly, you will need a strip of paper, scissors, a ruler, and a pen. first, cut a strip of paper about 7 cm long and roughly as wide as the ring you want to wear. wrap the strip around your finger and mark the point where the paper overlaps.
you should now have a measurement between 4.5 and 6.5 cm. the ring sizes in our shop refer to the circumference of your finger in millimeters. so if you measure 5.8 cm, your ring size would be 58. if you measure 6.2 cm, your ring size would be 62.
if you’re unsure, feel free to contact us, we’re happy to help.
alternatively, you can visit us in our atelier in the schanze, hamburg by appointment, and we will determine your ring size on site.
some words about ringsizes
what many people don’t realize is that the size of rings that fit the same finger can vary depending on the design.
thinner bands tend to feel looser and slide more easily over the knuckle, because they have less surface area to grip your finger. in contrast, rings with wider bands create more friction against the skin and feel tighter, even in the same size. this is because they cover more of your finger and reduce its natural flexibility, especially around the knuckle.
that means: a wide-band ring in the same size as a thin one might feel too tight or uncomfortable – or not fit at all.
so when choosing a ring with a particularly wider band, we generally recommend going up half a size to ensure a comfortable fit. for thinner rings, your usual size is typically just right.
temperature
your fingers naturally change size with the weather. in warmer temperatures, fingers can swell — in cold weather, they shrink . this means rings may feel snug on a hot day and loose when it’s chilly.
to avoid losing a ring, especially in cold weather, it’s best to measure ring size under normal room temperature, ideally in the afternoon when your fingers are neither too swollen nor too tight.
