Member- spydezra
- 8 years ago
- Wedding: April 2015
Hi Bees! So I got my engagement ring from Helzberg and I tried on their sizing rings in the store to figure out what size to get. The 5 was slightly too small, but the 5.5 felt pretty good, so I ordered that. Unfortunately, the store was really hot, so I think my hands were swelled up; I’ve been wearing the 5.5 since February and it feels slightly too loose. If I shake my hand vigorously, it doesn’t come off, but it does flop forward and backward and side to side during the day when I’m doing everyday activities. I’ve been wrapping a piece of tape around the band daily, which gives it some bulk, keeps it from moving, and helps it feel more secure. It’s really annoying to have to do that every day, though.
I really want to size down to a 5.25, but I’m wondering if I should wait until after the summer. I don’t want to damage the ring by sizing up and down over and over, so I want to be absolutely sure before I take it back to the store. Do you think going down a quarter size will keep it from sliding around on my finger, or will it not make that much of a difference? I don’t really want to go all the way down to a 5 — the ring FH proposed with (a family heirloom) is a 5, and it fits but it’s just barely too tight on a normal day and feels uncomfortable if I get hot or eat too much salty food.
Advice?
Thanks!!
I didn’t know I can go down 1/8 size… that might be perfect! I’ll check around town and see if any non-chain jewelers have a bigger variety of sizing rings. I had no idea getting the right fit would be such a process! Haha