I'm getting ready to buy my fiance's wedding ring, and I've pretty much got it narrowed down to a classic gold band. The only thing I'm still trying to decide is whether to get a 5mm or a 6mm ring. I like the look of the 6mm best, but my FI's got pretty small hands (not teeny tiny, just not like "big hairy man hands"), and I wonder if 6mm will just look way too chunky and silly.
It's hard to tell without seeing someone in person. I assume you're planning on buying online? I think the best option would be to go in to a jewelry store to try on some bands to see what looks best on him. Most stores will have a set of plain bands for people to try on for exactly your reason.
Otherwise, my husband and I both have 5.5mm bands, and I think they look fine =) He has smaller than usual hands too. I'd still go in someplace to try them on though.
Lol! I really wish we could go try them on. Unfortunatley, we are in a VERY long distance relationship (I'm in USA and he's in India) and I need the ring before I leave for a two month visit in India on September 25! You can read about it and see pictures of us on my blog (older posts) if you'd like.
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I'm getting ready to buy my fiance's wedding ring, and I've pretty much got it narrowed down to a classic gold band. The only thing I'm still trying to decide is whether to get a 5mm or a 6mm ring. I like the look of the 6mm best, but my FI's got pretty small hands (not teeny tiny, just not like "big hairy man hands"), and I wonder if 6mm will just look way too chunky and silly.
What do you think the right width would be?
posted by ustwiggie 117 posts 3 months agoIt's hard to tell without seeing someone in person. I assume you're planning on buying online? I think the best option would be to go in to a jewelry store to try on some bands to see what looks best on him. Most stores will have a set of plain bands for people to try on for exactly your reason.
Otherwise, my husband and I both have 5.5mm bands, and I think they look fine =) He has smaller than usual hands too. I'd still go in someplace to try them on though.
posted by peihan17 222 posts 3 months agoWhich one does he like better?
posted by Niki 432 posts 3 months agoLol! I really wish we could go try them on. Unfortunatley, we are in a VERY long distance relationship (I'm in USA and he's in India) and I need the ring before I leave for a two month visit in India on September 25! You can read about it and see pictures of us on my blog (older posts) if you'd like.
posted by ustwiggie 117 posts 3 months ago