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You’ve popped the question and they said “yes”! You probably searched long and hard for the perfect engagement ring that your partner will cherish forever; but unless you shopped together, there’s a chance you’ve ended up with the wrong size.
If you find yourself in this situation, don’t worry. It goes without saying that it’s best to purchase the right size to begin with, but rest assured that there are ways to resolve the problem. Let’s review different scenarios where you may have misjudged your partner’s ring size and what to do if you need it changed.
If you chose to go it alone rather than ring shopping with your partner, you would’ve had the often-stressful task of discovering her ring size on your own. If that’s the case, you might’ve fallen into one of the following common engagement ring shopping mistakes in finding out their ring size.
A popular way to gather the inside knowledge is to ask your partner’s mother, sister or best friend for their ring size. Most of the time, this strategy is a safe one. But there’s always a chance that your informant isn’t quite right.
If your partner already owns some rings, these should be your first port of call to determine their size. However, this isn’t an exact science; they may be worn on different fingers or not at all.
While these simple mistakes can lead you to buying an engagement ring that’s the wrong size, there are ways to remedy the problem. The best place to start is with a visit to a trusted jeweller.
Jewellers have experience with resizing engagement rings to make them both larger and smaller. In most cases, it’s more expensive to size a ring up because of the addition of materials and the complexity of the procedure. For this reason (and because you’ll want to be able to slip the ring past your partner’s knuckle when you propose), it’s wise to err on the size of too-large if you’re guessing their ring size.
If you find yourself needing a ring resized, keep in mind:
Over the years, you may find that your partner’s engagement ring no longer fits. A trusted jeweller can size a ring up or down so that it can be a constant, lifelong reminder of your love and affection. Visit a Q Certified Jeweller to resize a ring that no longer fits perfectly.
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