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Ring Selection Guide

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT RING?

Would you like a ring that would make your fingers look more beautiful? Why do some rings look beautiful on the finger while others do not? This article will tell you how to choose the perfect ring.

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There are people with small fingers and large fingers, and everything in between. Additionally, the different fingers of the hand are of different sizes.

Most of us (right-handed) have larger fingers on our right hand than the corresponding fingers on our left hand. This is because as right-handed individuals, we use our right hand significantly more, which strengthens the muscles in our hand and fingers, making them larger.

Additionally, there are thin "carrot fingers" and "strong worker's fingers."The proportions of the fingers are different. The size of the finger joints varies, and the joint can significantly affect the fit of the ring.

It requires a bit of effort and care to choose the right ring.

DO THIS: FIVE STEPS TO CHOOSING A RING

1) CHOOSE A FINGER

The most important thing is to first decide which hand and which finger you want the ring on.

Rings are most commonly worn on the ring finger. The ring finger is not only for engagement or wedding rings, but it also works well as a 'normal' ring finger. The middle finger and the index finger are popular alongside the ring finger. Both the thumb and the little finger have their supporters.

2) MEASURE FINGER / FINGER SIZE

The right ring size is one that fits snugly yet comfortably.

A narrow ring should fit tighter than a wide one. This is emphasized in stone rings - no one wants the stone to be "rolling" on their finger. A wide ring usually requires a size that is about one size larger.

Measuring at home:
a) With the help of a caliper, you can measure the size of an old ring (see the image above). You can get push gauges affordably, for example, from hardware stores.

b) You can order a plastic ring sizer from us. With a ring sizer, you can conveniently measure the size of all your fingers.

The commonly used measurement standard in Finland provides measurements such as. 17 mm or 17.5 mm. This indicates the inner diameter of the ring in millimeters. In Europe, a more commonly used measurement unit is, for example, 54 or 56. It indicates the length of the inner circumference of the ring, which corresponds to the thickness of the finger in millimeters.

In the table below, you can see the correspondence of these units of measurement. In the Taika Helsinki online store, both ring measurement units are provided for each ring. The smaller value is the inner diameter (mm), and the larger value is the length of the inner circumference (mm), which corresponds to the thickness of the finger.

Inner diameter / Inner circumference

16.0 mm = 50 mm
16.5 mm = 52 mm
17.1 mm = 54 mm
17.7 mm = 56 mm
18.3 mm = 58 mm
19.0 mm = 60 mm
19.7 mm = 62 mm
20.4 mm = 64 mm

Notice! the size of the ring constantly varies:

  • In the early morning and again in the evening, fingers are usually swollen, as well as in hot weather or after consuming salty food.
  • In the middle of the day and in the cold, fingers are at their smallest.
  • The best time to try on a ring is in the middle of the day, in the warmth of the room.

3) CHOOSE THE WIDTH OF THE RING

Rings come in various widths: 1-3 mm is a thin ring, 4-8 mm is a medium-width ring, and >9 mm is a wide ring. The width refers to the body width! For example,A ring with an 8 mm stone on a 2 mm narrow band is still a slim ring.

An example of a narrow, medium-width, and wide ring below:


BASIC RULES FOR CHOOSING RING WIDTH:

If you have short fingers, use a thin ring. If you have long fingers, a wider ring will suit you well. If you have narrow, small fingers, a thin ring is better. If you have thicker fingers, it's better to choose a more substantial (wider and/or thicker) ring.

A) NORMAL FORMS
  • Your ring size is 17 – 18, 5 mm (the inner diameter of the ring in millimeters)
  • You can be happy because almost any ring will fit on your finger, whether it's a narrow, medium-width, or wide ring.
  • If your fingers are long, choose a wider ring.
  • If your fingers are thicker, choose a ring that has more volume, which means both width and also the thickness of the ring.
  • It is probably universal that 85% of women with completely normal fingers perceive them as "sausage fingers." If you belong to this group, stop underestimating your fingers and buy yourself a ring that makes your fingers look beautiful. :)
B) "SMALL FINGERS" - NORMAL
  • Your size is 15.50 – 16.5 mm (or even smaller)
  • The best fit for you is a narrow ring (2 mm), at most a medium width (5 mm). The rings that suit you are usually delicate.
  • The exception is the small fingers, which are also like "working man's fingers," or "grouvit."At that moment, the fingers seem to lack sensitivity. If you have fingers like these, you will surely recognize them from this description. Such fingers usually do not suit delicate rings. The best choice is a wide, simple ring.
C) SMALL FINGERS, BUT LONG
  • Your size is 15.50 – 16.5 mm.  
  • Even though your fingers are small (=narrow), since they are longer, a medium-width (5mm) or wide (10mm) ring suits you best.  
  • These fingers are the so-called pianist's fingers, the kind that everyone would like to have.
D) THICK FINGERS
  • Your size is 19 mm or larger
  • A medium-width ring suits you best, but it's important that the ring has some substance, meaning that the ring is not very thin.
  • An extremely wide ring is not particularly recommended for you.
  • A common issue is the availability of ring sizes. Fewer larger sizes are available.
E) ENLARGED JOINT
  • If the diameter of the ring is significantly larger than the part of the finger behind it, the design of the ring is important to consider. A wrong model leads to the ring "spinning"
  • The best fit is a V-shaped ring that is medium-width or wide. The V-shaped ring is narrower at the bottom and wider at the top. This improves the fit of the ring and feels more secure on the finger.
  • If you have arthritis and your joints are really large (and growing), the best model for you is the so-called adjustable ring.

4) CHOOSE YOUR RING STYLE

Style is largely a matter of taste. Some prefer modern rings, while others favor classic solitaire rings or single-stone rings. Some focus on very large rings. Some think they are "on the way" in normal life.

5) CHOOSE THE MATERIAL OF THE RING

Popular materials for rings are

  • Silver ( = 925 silver = Sterling silver. A beloved child has many names)
  • Yellow gold 9k, 14k, 18k (The smaller the carat amount, the less pure gold is in the gold. In theory, a higher proportion of hardeners and additional metals makes the ring harder, but in practice, an 18K ring withstands the test of time better due to its resilient structure.
  • White gold
  • Platinum

The choice of material is influenced by both the color of the material and the amount of money available. Different materials have various advantages and disadvantages.

Silver for example darkens over time. Therefore, it should be polished with a silver cleaner / cloth at regular intervals. Some of the silver rings are surface-treated with rhodium, meaning they are rhodium-plated. The color of rhodium is one shade darker than silver. It is increasingly used in silver jewelry because it provides a beautiful deep shine and prevents silver from tarnishing. However, the rhodium surface treatment wears away over time under mechanical, abrasive stress. It is generally recommended that the ring be rhodium plated again after 3-5 years. For silver rings that are rhodium-plated, this is not so important, as the silver revealed underneath the rhodium is quite similar in color.

White gold is an alloy that contains pure gold (Ag) along with other metals. Mm. Palladium, silver, and platinum are used in white gold to bring a light hue. The carat amount is determined by how much pure gold is present in the metal alloy. White gold is usually surface-treated with rhodium to achieve uniform color and a beautiful shine. The color of rhodium is about one degree darker than silver. In white gold rings, renewing the rhodium plating every 3-5 years is important because as the rhodium wears off, the yellow color of the gold starts to show through, and the ring can easily appear dirty.

When you understand the basics of choosing a ring, selecting one is not difficult. 

The link below will take you to the selection of rings from Taika Helsinki.  Choose yours and make your fingers even more beautiful.

RINGS

Jewelry greetings

- Riikka