How Do You Determine Ring Gauge Sizes?
Ring sizes are determined by using several types of jewelry tools. Ring gauges may be used to physically fit sample rings onto the finger to select the size that fits best. Ring gauges are available in a range of types, some are disposable and others are designed to be used in elegant jewelry stores. Ring sticks are used to measure a ring. These tapered sticks have incremental markings that identify the size of the ring. Flat stock gauges are used to measure wire before a ring is created. Fit a standard ring gauge over the finger. Standard ring gauges are a set of 29 rings that range from size 1 to 15 in half-size increments. Example: a size 1 ring is 120 mm and a size 2 ring is 125 mm. Increase the size of the sample ring to fit over larger knuckles. Decrease the size of the sample ring so the ring fits comfortably. A ring should not constrict blood flow by being too tight, or fall off by being too loose. Size a ring by sliding the ring onto a ring stick. The ring stick is a tapered s
