Help me guess her ring size (pics inside)

[Rockit]

You can't go very wrong with a six. There is still lots of room to size up or down if needed. BTW, I love the fact that you've posted cropped pics of her hands... sweet.

 

[atoro]

Take your best guess, she''ll love it and that''s the point. You can always take it back for re-sizing free of charge.

 

[Bliss]

She has lovely hands! Are both of the pics recent?

In the first pic, I''d guess around 5-5.5 but in the second pic, I''d guess 6-7. Women''s sizes tend to fluctuate a little depending on the season and hormones. It''s nice to have a little leeway. I hate tight rings, so I always go a little bigger. 6 seems safe! But why not be sure? Can you buy a really silly ring (ladybug) or something cheapie in a 6 as a gag gift and see if it fits her?

 

[nissan]

Thanks for all the guesses and help! I had dinner w/my friend about 2 wks ago and she had a sz 6 ring on. Her fingers seemed skinnier than my gf''s, so I''ve had BGD go w/a 6.5 size (I figured it''s better to err on the side of being bigger than smaller).

Last wk, we were out to dinner and she basically brought up the "I''m ready" topic to figure out my time frame. I have her convinced nothing''s happening till December. At one point, I was like "well if you''re ready, you might as well tell me your ring size and any other preferences you have." Her answer? "I don''t know my ring size, I''ve never worn a ring so I couldn''t tell you " Lol, it would have been great to pull out a ring sizer at that moment!

Anyway, I''ll post pics of the ring when I get the "beauty shots: from Brian. It''s a custom design (alteration to a setting he made custom for another PS member). 2.01, H, eyeclean SI1 princess will be sitting pretty in it. Proposing to her next wknd if all goes well!

Btw. yes, the images of her hands are recent and, yes, I had to crop them for now You guys and gals will be the 1st to get to see the proposal pics of us, no cropping I promise!

 

[brandithib]

Do you have the opportunity to take one of her rings and bring it to the jeweler without her noticing? I say if you do have the chance, snatch one out of the jewelry box and have it sized!

 

[brandithib]

wow, guess I should read ALL post before a reply, right? If she has no rings, you can''t pull that one off. But if she doesn''t know her own size, she''ll certainly have no problem if you end up having to re-size the ring. She''ll understand.

 

[LaurenThePartier]

Date: 9/25/2009 2:18:45 PM
Author: nissan
Thanks for all the guesses and help! I had dinner w/my friend about 2 wks ago and she had a sz 6 ring on. Her fingers seemed skinnier than my gf''s, so I''ve had BGD go w/a 6.5 size (I figured it''s better to err on the side of being bigger than smaller).

Last wk, we were out to dinner and she basically brought up the ''I''m ready'' topic to figure out my time frame. I have her convinced nothing''s happening till December. At one point, I was like ''well if you''re ready, you might as well tell me your ring size and any other preferences you have.'' Her answer? ''I don''t know my ring size, I''ve never worn a ring so I couldn''t tell you '' Lol, it would have been great to pull out a ring sizer at that moment!

Anyway, I''ll post pics of the ring when I get the ''beauty shots: from Brian. It''s a custom design (alteration to a setting he made custom for another PS member). 2.01, H, eyeclean SI1 princess will be sitting pretty in it. Proposing to her next wknd if all goes well!

Btw. yes, the images of her hands are recent and, yes, I had to crop them for now You guys and gals will be the 1st to get to see the proposal pics of us, no cropping I promise!

Nissan, I''m still a bit apprehensive about the size you have gone with. Here''s why:

I know you want to keep this a surprise, but she''s already onto you about the Greece trip . . . maybe she saw an email or something? But, you''re talking about marriage, and talking about ring sizes, and with your answer to her, you guys are primed to go on a mini just-looking excursion to some jewelry stores to see what she might like or on another errand to get your Mom''s/sister''s/friend''s rings cleaned or SOMETHING to get her into a jewellery store to get her accurate ring size. Maybe even have a friend take her on that errand.

Just because your friend''s fingers look about the same size, doesn''t mean they''re anywhere close, and how awful would it be to go all the way to Greece, propose to your GF, and the ring doesn''t fit and she can''t wear it until she gets it home and gets it sized.

Just food for thought. But, the surprise is really going to be the when and how once you''re in Greece. You''ve already chatted about your intent, but I promise, the surprise proposal would be more spoiled if the ring was way too small or way too large throughout a romantic trip to Greece, than if my BF had taken me to get my ring size sometime in the months/weeks/years before he proposed.

And for other men wondering how to figure this out, my husband devised a way to get my accurate ring size before we were engaged by setting up spreadsheets with both of our complete sizing profile intented for Christmas shopping. Ring sizing for both hands, pants, shoes, dress sizes, tops . . . everything, and it was genius!

 

[nkarma]

I actually have to disagree with Lauren. I would rather have the suprise than a right fitting ring at that moment. She could always were it on her pinky if it's too small.

I just went through this. I told BF I wanted a suprise but then he asked ring size and then apparently he found a ring that was too small and made me go in to get it sized. He proposed a month later, but still the suprise was kinda ruined for me and I personally value that more. I am also not a jewelry person like your gf and speaking as such I don't think non jewelry people are going to mind not wearing the ring for a week or two.

That's just me though.

Lauren, your husband is brilliant!! Love that size spreadsheet!

 

[LaurenThePartier]

Date: 9/25/2009 7:22:28 PM
Author: nkarma
I actually have to disagree with Lauren. I would rather have the suprise than a right fitting ring at that moment. She could always were it on her pinky if it's too small.

I just went through this. I told BF I wanted a suprise but then he asked ring size and then apparently he found a ring that was too small and made me go in to get it sized. He proposed a month later, but still the suprise was kinda ruined for me and I personally value that more. I am also not a jewelry person like your gf and speaking as such I don't think non jewelry people are going to mind not wearing the ring for a week or two.

That's just me though.

Lauren, your husband is brilliant!! Love that size spreadsheet!

Nkarma, I'm so sorry your surprise was ruined, but I suspect you could be transferring your experience onto Nissan's potential proposal. There are much sneakier ways to get a ring size than making the gf go into a jeweler to get her ring size figured out by herself.

I'm also wondering, if you guys were talking about marriage already, or if you were in the midst of LIW-itis (which I was for 2 whole years before my DH proposed

), you may have been hyper clued into those hints, where Nissan's GF may not be.

It's easy to cast aside suspicion, while walking through a mall and saying "Oh, I wanted to get some pearl earrings/garnet earrings/some other inexpensive piece that has nothing to do with engagement for you/my Mom/my sister. Oh, and while we're here, why don't you try on some gemstone rings?" knowing that stock sizes are generally 6 or 7 and asking the SA what size said ring actually is.

The task of getting the ring size doesn't always have to give away a surprise, but my point was that she's already broached the subject and said "Hey, I'm totally ready", so she seems to be already onto him. May as well not have a ring that could potentially fall off her finger while on a romantic trip abroad.

 

[decodelighted]

The Greece trip is off ... he''s proposing *next weekend*. I think its too late to go into jewelry stores & try on rings TODAY. At this point why alert her to anything weird going on -- especially if there''s no birthday or reason for gift-buying OTHER than engagement. JMHO.

 

[Sam82]

I know it''s a little late. Resizing a ring is not that hard. It''s a little pricey though. I had a ring made 1.5 sizes bigger and I paid $125 (for white gold). I would imagine that platinum costs even more. I wonder if your vendor will resize it for free if it''s within the return period. Just a thought.

 

[LD]

Go with a 6.5. It''s a safe bet.

BUT

Please make sure you get a setting that can be resized up or down about 2 sizes. Some settings can''t.

And whatever you do, don''t spoil the surprise by getting her to try anything on ............ she''ll know. Far better to have a ring that doesn''t fit and then the joy of getting it done together.

 

[LaurenThePartier]

Date: 9/27/2009 1:26:26 PM
Author: decodelighted
The Greece trip is off ... he's proposing *next weekend*. I think its too late to go into jewelry stores & try on rings TODAY. At this point why alert her to anything weird going on -- especially if there's no birthday or reason for gift-buying OTHER than engagement. JMHO.

Good point. Ignore my posts then.

Good luck, Nissan!