You've been dating someone for a while and you finally ask them to get engaged. When they ask what their ring size is, you're shocked to learn that they don't know! Even worse, there are a number of other questions no one ever thinks about: How do I get my partner's wedding ring size? What if he or she doesn't want me to know the answer? We've thought about all these things for years and have come up with some creative ideas that will help make sure that when your new husband or wife asks for your hand in marriage, it will fit perfectly on their finger.
Have one of their rings sized at the store.
If you have one of their rings and they're willing to bring it with them, they can go shopping together. They'll be able to see how the ring looks on your finger and get ideas for wedding rings of their own. You may also want to take this opportunity for some retail therapy, so go ahead and buy something for yourself while you're at it!
Have the ring sized at a jewelry store in a mall or strip mall, like Spencer's Gifts or Claire's (if your budget allows). These stores will offer free sizing if you don't already own an engagement ring from them—just let them know when you drop by!
Buy two rings, a little larger and one a little smaller than the correct size.
If your partner is wearing a ring that’s too small, you can buy two rings and use one to size down. Then use the other to size up.
If your partner is wearing a ring that’s too big, you can buy two rings and use both of them to size down. Then put on one at a time until they both fit perfectly! This can be tricky because it requires some patience and dexterity (but we promise it's worth it).
Borrow one of their rings.
One of the easiest ways to get a partner's wedding ring size is to borrow one of their rings.
You can simply borrow their current wedding band and return it when you're done measuring it.
You can also do something like take a picture or video of your partner with the new ring on, so that you can use that as reference material when measuring.
Finally, if neither of these options are feasible for whatever reason—maybe they're traveling somewhere without access to their hand jewelry (or maybe they just don't want anyone else touching their fingers), there's another option! You could ask them if they'll lend you one of their old rings instead!
Use a ring that fits another finger like a pinky or thumb.
Use a ring that fits another finger like a pinky or thumb.
Find the right size for you and your date's wedding ring by drawing around one of their fingers. Have them try on their rings to see if they fit, then buy two rings, one slightly larger than the correct size and one slightly smaller than the correct size.
Borrow one of their existing wedding bands.
Draw around one of their fingers.
The first step to getting a partner’s wedding ring size is to draw around one of their fingers.
Use a pen or pencil and make an outline of the finger, then fill in the entire circle with black ink. This is one of my favorite methods because it's quick, easy and works well on both hands (if you happen to have a left-handed person).
Use a ruler and measure each side from top to bottom, then divide by 2 for each measurement (for example: 1 inch = 2/3rds). Make sure that your measurements are accurate! You don't want them too big or too small—just right!
Ask someone else to discreetly find out for you.
Ask someone else to discreetly find out for you. If a friend or family member is close to the person who's getting married, ask them if they could ask them about their ring size. If this isn't possible, try asking a co-worker instead—they might already know!
If none of these options work out and you're unable to get any information from your friend's fiancé/fiancée about the size of their wedding bands, then it's time for Plan B: calling up some old friends and asking them if they could give me an idea on how large my boyfriend's ring should be based off what I've seen him wear in pictures over the past few years (or even better yet: take my picture).
The most important thing is to find a way to get it done without ruining the surprise.
It's important that you find a way to get it done without ruining the surprise
Try on rings. If your partner has their wedding band with them, try on their ring and see how it looks on your finger—you might be able to figure out what size they are by looking at the inside of their wedding band and comparing that with other rings in stores or online (if there's one available). You can also ask someone else who knows what they're doing; perhaps an uncle or aunt would be willing to help out if they're close enough in age?
Use Google Images as reference points. Many people use Google Images when trying out different sizes because this helps them see if something will fit accurately before buying anything new which takes time away from enjoying each other's company during your special day so make sure not too many people know about this method beforehand otherwise everyone else may start getting jealous!
Conclusion
Getting a partner's wedding ring size isn't easy, but it can be done. The secret is in finding the right people to help you out. If you know someone who has a lot of experience with this kind of thing, ask them! They may not be able to guess your partner's exact ring size, but they might be able to give some general advice on how best to approach getting it done without ruining the surprise. Remember that there are many ways to get people's sizes—whether it's by asking around or trying one of these other ideas out yourself!