Lloyds Family Jewellery Ring Size Guide

Find your ring size

How to Find Your Ring Size

The cheapest and most accurate method to find your current ring size is to visit a local jeweller, they have professional sizing equipment to either measure the finger, or measure a ring worn on that finger. Or you can purchase sizing equipment to measure at home which is our preferred option as you have time to try it over a few days since finger size can change through the day and with temperature. Sizing kits can be purchased relatively cheaply online. There are different kits most suited to different ring styles and widths:

The ring sizer above can be purchased cheaply online and are ideal for measuring the finger when looking for narrow band rings 1-3mm in width. Please note we don't recommend the plastic zip-tie style sizers which many jewellers give away for free, they tend to be innaccurate and you can't get a feel for how the ring slides over the knuckle as the sizer opens up as you move it on and off the finger.

This wide band ring sizer is specifically designed for measuring wider rings, typically between 4mm and 8mm in width. It should be used when sizing wider styles such as wedding bands, as standard ring sizers can often produce an inaccurate result. These are more expensive than the thinner versions however.

Wider rings tend to feel tighter on the finger than narrower rings of the same size because the ring size is measured from the leading edge of the band. As the width increases, the centre of the ring sits slightly tighter against the finger. Using a wide band ring sizer helps ensure a more accurate and comfortable fit for wider ring designs.

A ring stick is used to determine the size of an existing ring by sliding it onto the tapered measuring mandrel and reading the size where the ring comes to rest. It is a quick and reliable way to identify the size of a ring that already fits comfortably.

For the most accurate measurement, the ring should be perfectly round. Rings can become slightly misshapen over time through normal wear, which may cause them to sit lower on the ring stick and appear smaller than their true size. If your ring is out of shape, please take this into account when reading the measurement.

Please note that ring sizing methods can vary between jewellers. Our rings are sized using the leading edge of the ring, which is the standard method used by most UK manufacturers. When measuring a ring on the ring stick, be sure to read the size at the leading edge to ensure the most accurate result.

Surprise Ring Sizes

We understand that finding the correct ring size can be difficult, especially if the ring is a surprise gift, there is no definite way of finding the exact ring size without either the wearer participating or having an existing ring which fits the same finger. There are some methods to try however please note these can be inaccurate, see below for some tips and advice.

• Ask close friends or relatives if they know his or her ring size to get an idea, although this is not a reliable method.
• You could even try to bring ring size up in conversation at some point with the recipient but be careful not to spoil any surprises.
• Borrow his/her ring and use a ring sizer to find the size of it. Make sure the ring you're measuring is worn on the same hand and finger, if the ring is worn on the opposite hand this can cause problems. The dominant hands fingers are usually slightly thicker than the none dominant hand. So if they are right handed and you measure a ring from their right ring finger, but the new ring will be intended for the left hand ring finger then you should go for a slightly smaller size.
• The riskiest method: You could try using a piece of string, wrapping it around the finger while they are sleeping (careful not to wake them!) mark off the length of string with a pen, measure the length in millimetres and convert that to UK size by using a European to UK ring size conversion chart, these can easily be found online. This method is also risky as it can be inaccurate, but if you have no other choice it's better than a complete guess. If the string is loose around the finger then you would need to reduce by a few sizes to make sure the ring isn't too loose.

How Rings are Measured

We measure our ring sizes in the standard UK sizing system: Wheatsheaf. Each ring size corresponds to a circumference measurement and given a letter to keep it simple and easier to remember, our rings typically range from J to Q as standard, with larger sizes available in plain wedding bands and unisex rings. Extra large ring sizes are named as Z+ (for example Z+1, Z+2 etc.).

How Your Ring Should Fit

Put simply your ring should fit your finger comfortably; snug enough so that it will not fall off or spin on the finger, but loose enough to slide over your knuckle without getting stuck. You may need to try some rings on or use a measuring set as mentioned above.

Your Ring Size Can Change

Depending on your body temperature and time of day your ring size can change in a short space of time. For best results measure your fingers at the end of the day and when your fingers are at a normal temperature, fingers are smaller early on a morning and when cold and can be larger when warm.

Measure finger size numerous times and on different days to eliminate an incorrect reading. Take the average as the correct size.

Popular Ring Sizes

Women's ring sizes typically range from size I to Q. The most commonly purchased women's ring sizes at Lloyd's range from K to N. Size M is the most popular ring size.

Re-Sizing

If you have ordered the wrong size ring you may be eligible for an exchange which is the preferred option, or we may be able to offer a resize if possible for an additional fee which will vary depending on the type of ring and sizing required.

Be careful; certain rings such as eternity rings and channel settings may not be able to be re-sized. Some rings are adversely affected by re-sizing so each ring is looked at on a case by case basis to determine if resizing to your required size is possible, the reason being is that diamond settings can be affected when making a ring larger or smaller.
If you are ordering an eternity ring, channel set ring or a tension set engagement ring for example it is important to know the correct size.

Download a Ring Size Finder

If you have an existing ring to measure and you don't have a ring stick, you can get the approximate size by downloading and printing our ring size finder. This will help you find the ring size by placing the ring over the correct sized circle, full instructions of how to use it are detailed on the form. Ring sizes are very precise with only a small margin between sizes. so you must line these up exactly. This method can be inaccurate and problematic so use as a last resort.