The ring is chosen, the finger is not measured. It is the most common reason people hesitate to give a gold ring — and it has two reliable solutions you can do at home in five minutes, plus a third for when the ring is a surprise.
Method 1: measure a ring that already fits
The most accurate home method. Take a ring that is already worn on the same finger the new ring is for, lay it on a ruler, and measure the widest distance across the inside of the band in millimetres. That inner diameter is the size: 16.5 mm is roughly a size 52 (US 6), 17.3 mm a size 54 (US 7), 18.1 mm a size 57 (US 8). Measure two or three times and trust the repeated number.
Method 2: a strip of paper
Cut a thin strip of paper, wrap it around the base of the finger where the ring will sit, and mark where it overlaps. Measure the length in millimetres — that is the finger’s circumference, and in most sizing systems the circumference in millimetres is the size: 52 mm around means size 52. It should be snug but still slide over the knuckle.
The small details that make it accurate
- Measure at the end of the day. Fingers are slimmest in the morning and in air conditioning, fullest in the evening and in summer heat — which matters in the UAE.
- Mind the knuckle. If the knuckle is noticeably wider than the base of the finger, size for something in between: the ring must pass over the knuckle without spinning loosely below it.
- Wide bands fit tighter. For a broad band, consider going up half a size from the measured number.
- Hands differ. The dominant hand usually runs slightly larger — measure the hand the ring will actually be worn on.
When the ring is a surprise
Borrow, quietly, a ring she already wears on the right finger and measure it as in method one — or press it into a bar of soap and measure the circle it leaves. A sister or close friend often knows the size outright; it is worth one discreet question. And when in doubt between two sizes, take the larger — a slightly loose ring is wearable while a tight one is not.
If it still isn’t right on the day, there is a net: every piece can be exchanged within 15 days at our branch in Sharjah Central Market.
Ordering online
Every ring on our site has a size guide on the product page, and single-size pieces state their size in the description. The gold weight sits beside the price, so you know exactly what you are giving.
Ready to choose the ring itself? Start with the 18K gold rings collection — and if you would like a second opinion on size or style, message us on WhatsApp at +971 56 622 2511.
