Should My Ring Be Tight or Loose?

Rule of Thumb: A proper fitting ring should slide over your knuckle with a little friction and fit snugly on your finger, but not too tight. You should feel resistance and need to apply a little extra force to remove the ring backwards over your knuckle.

Is it better to size a ring up or down?

If your ring size falls between a whole and half size, it's always best to size up rather than down. There are a couple of different ways to find your ring size. If you have a ring that fits comfortably, you can bring it with you to the jeweler who will match it up to their ring size guide.

How do you know if a ring is too loose?

The ring slides over your knuckle without resistance

Most people have large knuckles and smaller fingers, which is why a ring can be hard to put on, but once over the knuckle, can feel loose and spin around. If the ring slides too easily over your knuckle, with no resistance, it's too loose and should be resized.