Skinny Fingers and Massive Knuckles
Shopping for a marriage ring when you may have skinny fingers and large knuckles.
Folks with skinny fingers and large knuckles usually discover shopping for a marriage ring difficult. On the identical time, many battle to search out the knowledgeable assist essential to make the proper alternative.
Consequently, some patrons with large knuckles select a big wedding ceremony ring that simply slides over their knuckles.
Sadly, as soon as over the knuckle, the marriage ring feels unfastened and doesn’t match correctly. In distinction, a smaller wedding ceremony ring inflames the knuckle.
Repeatedly attempting on completely different choices solely makes issues worse.
Giant knuckles and thin fingers could make it very tough when shopping for a marriage ring
Why do some folks have skinny fingers and large knuckles?
Some purchasers have naturally bigger knuckles than others. One consumer referred to her fingers as strings with large knots! Sadly, some folks endure a big knuckle on account of an damage to the finger.
In our latest video from the Serendipity Diamonds showroom, we tried to offer as a lot assist and steering as attainable concerning engagement ring and wedding ceremony ring match.
A damaged knuckle usually stays bigger than the remainder. Getting a hoop to suit correctly could be difficult at the most effective of instances.
Ensure you have the proper finger on your wedding ceremony ring
Within the UK, Wedding ceremony rings sometimes sit on the left hand. The marriage ring is positioned on the third finger (subsequent to your smallest finger.) As well as, the marriage ring sometimes goes on first, forward of the engagement ring.
Why not use our good dimension service as a part of your wedding ceremony ring buy?
Many patrons battle to pick the proper finger dimension for his or her rings. For that reason, we developed the proper dimension service to allow purchasers to search out the proper dimension—at residence or throughout their go to to our showroom.
Selecting an alternate finger on your wedding ceremony ring
A easy answer few folks consider entails carrying your wedding ceremony ring, alternatively. In case your wedding ceremony ring finger on the left hand was damaged, think about carrying the marriage ring in your reverse hand. On this state of affairs, consolation turns into extra essential than custom.
Deciding on the most effective ring dimension to go over a barely enlarged knuckle
With a little bit hand cream utilized to the finger, select a marriage ring dimension that feels barely tight over the knuckle. As soon as over the knuckle, it might really feel a little bit unfastened, however it will likely be safe on the finger with out the chance of falling off.
Wedding ceremony Rings for Damaged, Swollen or Arthritic Knuckles
Particular circumstances require completely different options. In case your knuckle is massive owing to Arthritis, or from a previous damage, now we have different solutions.
One answer entails soldering small bars or pips onto the within of a barely bigger wedding ceremony band. The extra pips grip the finger as soon as over the knuckle. This technique usually requires modification to get the dimensions of the pips excellent.
Sizing Beads: Trial and Error
Small pips or sizing beads work nicely. That’s to say, they make the match higher. Moreover, rings fitted with sizing beads go over arthritic knuckles. Nevertheless, there’s a certain quantity of trial and error. Sizing beads should not an actual science. With this in thoughts, chat together with your jeweller to raised perceive the associated fee and the method concerned.
Greatest wedding ceremony ring profiles for large knuckles
We advocate a pronounced court docket form on the within of your wedding ceremony ring. The court docket form encompasses a rounded floor. This glides over the knuckle simpler than a flat inside floor. Ask us about appropriate kinds with a court docket or consolation match.
A slim band with a consolation match suits simpler onto a finger with a bigger knuckle. Design exhibits ‘Religion’ with an identical diamond wedding ceremony ring.
Does width have an effect on the match of a marriage ring?
Wider wedding ceremony bands match tighter on the finger. A slim band in the identical finger dimension lies towards much less flesh. Consequently, a slim wedding ceremony ring feels looser. Finger flesh bunches round a slim finger. In distinction, a large band forces pores and skin below the ring. Consider a pointy or flat edge with a large band and the match could be uncomfortably tight.
Should you select a large wedding ceremony ring, be certain it has a consolation match which glides onto the finger simpler.
Hinged engagement rings and wedding ceremony rings
An alternative choice entails adapting a hoop with a hinge and catch. Fairly than going over the knuckle, it suits across the finger and locks. A number of firms are providing this service comparable to Cliq jewellery within the USA.
Wedding ceremony rings with a cut up band.
Not essentially on account of swollen knuckles, however influenced by design, we typically craft wedding ceremony rings with a cut up band. This answer could lend itself to a consumer with an enlarged knuckle.
Exhibiting the cut up band wedding ceremony ring, fitted to the ‘move’ engagement ring by bespoke design.
Making ready to place your wedding ceremony ring on through the wedding ceremony ceremony
Earlier than your wedding ceremony, apply a small quantity of hand cream to the ring finger forward of the ceremony. This can moisturise the finger and permit the ring to glide onto the hand far simpler than with out.
Ring clips, ring snuggies and momentary options to make a hoop tighter
There are a number of completely different momentary options for making rings tighter. Ring Snuggies supply a versatile plastic wrap across the band.
We don’t advocate metallic ring clips. Onerous metallic ring clips usually scratch valuable metallic when eliminated or when fitted. Some Ring Snuggies characteristic a plastic spiral becoming—a intelligent design to pack out the underside of the band with out damaging the ring.
Is your wedding ceremony ring too large?
Must you think about making your wedding ceremony ring smaller? Is your wedding ceremony ring too large? A lot of our purchasers expertise points when their wedding ceremony ring is simply too large. Don’t put up with a giant wedding ceremony ring. To forestall shedding the ring, prepare to have your wedding ceremony ring re-sized. A hoop too large requires some particular consideration. Converse to your jeweller about retaining the hallmark. If the hallmark can’t be stored, talk about re-hallmarking the ring. By the identical token, don’t neglect to say any engravings inside the band.
Your greatest first step you probably have large knuckles and slim fingers
We advocate a dialog earlier than making any choice. Ideally, we advocate purchasers go to us. Throughout an in-depth appointment, we talk about your private state of affairs and make smart solutions. A lot of our purchasers endure from massive knuckles and we work very onerous to offer the most effective answer for the best-fitting wedding ceremony ring attainable.
What to do in the event you’re wedding ceremony ring needed to be reduce off
In latest months, a few of our new purchasers, sadly, had wedding ceremony rings reduce off their fingers. The marriage rings couldn’t be eliminated on account of swollen fingers or accidents. Consequently, they needed to be reduce. For that reason, we added to our unique article with some additional assist.
In case your ring must be reduce off, ask the individual chopping the ring to be sympathetic. Clarify the ring will have to be repaired.
In case your ring can’t be repaired, it may be re-made. We often re-make unique wedding ceremony rings working to the identical design. The fee beneath exhibits the unique ring with the brand new ring alongside. We will even use your unique gold, including extra metallic the place essential.
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About Mark Johnson
My identify is Mark and I am founder at Serendipity Diamonds. By day you may discover me working in our showroom—in quite a lot of roles. My work (which I like) ranges from photographing jewelry, to writing weblog posts and serving to purchasers with my colleagues Drina, Emily and Debbie.
