Getting your size right makes a real difference to how a piece actually feels day to day, so I put together this guide to help you measure at home, whether it's for yourself or for someone else. If you get stuck at any point, get in touch and I'll help you sort it out.
Ring Sizing
To measure your ring size, simply grab yourself a piece of string, a ruler or tape measure and a pen:
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First, you will need to wrap the string around the base of your finger, where you would prefer the ring to sit, you want to try and replicate a ring with the string, so make sure it is snug but not tight.
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Next, you will need to mark on the string where it overlaps – this is the circumference of your finger.
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Lay the string next to the ruler and take your measurement. You can use the table below to find your ring size.
A little tip is to measure your ring size in the evening when your hands are warm, this ensures you get the largest size of your fingers, preventing tight and uncomfortable rings.
Have you got your ring size now? Why don’t you check out our range of beautiful and unique ring designs?
Measuring In Secret
If you're planning a proposal and need to measure without giving it away, there's one thing that matters more than anything else: make sure it's the ring they normally wear on the small finger (not pinky) and on the left land. Finger size can differ by up to two sizes from one finger to the next, even on the same hand, so a ring borrowed from anywhere else won't give you an accurate read. Borrow that exact ring for an afternoon if you can, trace around the inside of it with a pen, and bring the tracing in, or send me a photo of it next to a ruler.
Explore Our Engagement Gallery once you've got your size.
Bracelet sizing
Wrap the string around your wrist, just below the wrist bone, where the piece would naturally sit, and mark the overlap the same way as the ring. That's your wrist circumference. From there, add about half an inch for a snug fit, three quarters of an inch for how most people wear a bracelet day to day, or up to an inch and a half if you like a bit more movement.
Bangles work differently, since there's no clasp. What matters is the widest part of your hand, not your wrist, because that's what the bangle has to slide over. Measure around your knuckles with your fingers together and your thumb tucked in, that's the smallest you can make your hand, and the bangle needs to be at least that size to fit.
Necklace sizing
The right length depends on your build, whether the piece will carry a pendant, and how close to the neck you want it to sit. A choker sits high, around 14 to 16 inches. A princess length, the most commonly worn everyday length, falls just below the collarbone at around 18 inches. A matinee length sits at the top of the bust, around 20 to 24 inches, and anything from 30 inches up is an opera length, worn low enough to layer or double back on itself.
I hope this has been useful. For more, take a look at my spring jewellery care guide, or browse the rest of the jewellery library.
Size is only one part of it though, the design, the stone, and how a piece feels on your hand matter just as much. Get in touch once you know your size and I'll talk you through a commission, or read more about how a bespoke commission comes together at Kimjoux.
