Know How To Measure the Ring Size of Your Loved One Without Spoiling the Surprise

The big day is approaching, and you are jittery. You have already planned how you intend to propose – with a diamond ring – but the problem is, you still do not have their ring size. Not that you haven’t tried, but now you are out of ideas. You can get a random size and then have it resized later, but you want it to be perfect the first time.

So, here’s how you can measure their ring size discreetly:

1.Pick one from their collection (Borrow and Trace):This might not be easy, especially if you haven’t already moved in together, but yes, this is a foolproof method. All you need to do is sneak a ring from their collection, measure it, and place it back into their jewellery box. You can measure it using an app or tools like a ring sizer stick or a finger-measuring ring tool. If you have no access to these, go rudimentary! Get a piece of paper and trace out the inner circumference of the ring, or press the ring into a bar of soap or play dough. Once you know the ring's inner circumference, compare it against a ring size chart typically used in Australia.

Measure their Finger (Complete Stealth Mode Operation):Let them fall asleep and measure their finger. The best method to measure is using a thin strip of paper. Wrap it around the base of the left ring finger and mark the intersection using a pen. We recommend trying to slip the paper over the knuckle to make sure it is not too tight. Once again, make sure you match the measurement with the sizes

Enlist a Friend (The Safest Bet):Do you have a common friend? Take that friend into confidence and ask them to find out the ring size. Friends can be really good at finding it out without raising suspicion. They can take them out ring shopping just for fun, or buy a trendy ring and check if it fits them.

4 Steps to Ring Sizing at Home

The best way to get your partner the perfect-fitting ring is to use a strip of paper, not a string. Use a strip of paper from your printing sheet or any other thin strip of paper you can find. A strip of paper about 1/4th inch wide should work.

1.Wrap the paper around the fingeryou want to measure, just where the ring will be worn. Check whether it can slide out smoothly. It should feel some resistance around the knuckle but still slide off without damaging the paper.

2.Use a fine-tipped pen or a sharp pencil to mark the point where the strip overlaps. Do not use thick markers because they will not give an exact measurement.

3.Lay the strip flat on the table and measurethe distance from the edge of the paper to your pen/pencil mark in millimetres. What you get is the measure of the circumference of the finger or what should be the inner circumference of the ring.

4.Compare this measurement with our ring size guide for Australia.

Note: Always measure their finger at the end of the day because fingers naturally swell due to the day’s activity. If you measure their finger during a chilly morning, the ring will be tight by nighttime.

While this is the easiest way to measure the ring size, there are several other ways to measure it.

1.You can use a ring-sizing app.You will find dozens of these free apps on iOS and Android. To use these, you will require your partner’s ring. Place it on the smartphone screen and adjust the slider until the digital circle matches the edge of the ring.

2.You can use a reusable finger measuring tool.You will have to buy one of these, but rest assured, they are available cheaply – costing only a few dollars. These look like plastic zip-ties with belt buckles. You wrap it around the finger, pull the zip- tie to a comfortable fit, slide it through the knuckle and back, and read the arrow pointing to the exact size.

3.You can visit a jeweller or use a ring sizer stick.If you can borrow your partner’s ring, then you can take it to a local jeweller and get the size measured with a ring sizer stick. With these stealthy techniques up your sleeve, you are fully equipped to measure the ring size of your better half, without them knowing. Nevertheless, if your measurement is off by a millimetre or two, you can always get it resized by a professional jeweller after the big day.

Ready to take the next step? Match your millimetre measurements with our comprehensive Australian Ring Size Guide

FAQs

1. How can I measure someone's ring size secretly?

You can measure the ring size secretly by borrowing their ring and using one of the techniques mentioned here to get an exact measurement.

2. Can I measure ring size with a string?

No. You should use a thin strip of paper. String stretches easily under tension and shifts out of shape, which results in an inaccurate measurement. It does not consider the knuckle width.

3. What should I do if I buy the wrong ring size?

You can take it to a professional jeweller for resizing. At Kairasi, you can request a repair, and we will coordinate and arrange the courier pickup process for an approved repair.

4. Can a jeweller resize an engagement ring?

Yes, in most cases. Standard gold rings can easily be resized up or down. However, eternity and half-eternity bands cannot be resized.

5. What is the average ring size for women in Australia?

The average ring size for women in Australia falls between M and P. View our Ring Size Chart.