how to get my gf ring finger size?

Question

i plan to ask her to marry me and i wanted to get her finger size. i dont want to just go up and ask her because that would be to obvious. i dont want to ask her friends either because im sure they would tell her. any tips on how to get her size and also how to propose to her. thanks

Answer 1

You need to find a way to get a ring she already owns (that would fit the right finger...). If you do that, the jeweler should be able to estimate her ring size. Sneak into her jewelry box when she isn't looking. And be certain to replace the ring you borrowed or she'll suspect something.

Answer 2

We went to the jewelry store together, so he knows my size. However if you want to do it without her knowing about it, I would steal a ring that you've seen her wear on her left ring finger. I did this for my dad when he decided to get my mom a new ring for one of their anniversaries. Or, her middle ring finger-because if nothing else, you don't want the ring to be too small. Most women do wear about a 7 so that's usually what they make rings in. I also like the idea about playing with her ring and finding a knuckle it won't fit over. The problem with this, and with the other solution is what if she doesn't wear any rings at all? In which case, I'd try to get the help of her mom, a friend, a sister, or even try the sleeping/string thing someone else posted.
Mine is a 5 3/4, but I'm going to have him get a 6 just to be safe. And for that person who said the ring size and the shoe size are the same-my shoe size is an 8. Definitely not the same.
Good luck!!! Ooo!!And Congrats!!!

Answer 3

I don't know if this would work or not, it depends on how long you plan on waiting to propose. My fiance & I were just walking around a jewelry store at the mall (I really don't think t his was even planned, he just sorta took advantage of the opportunity) & he asked salesperson to size my finger while we were in there. He didn't actually propose until about 6 - 8 months later. This way, he knew the exact size of my finger without guessing & it was still a surprise b/c so much time went by before he proposed. Just a thought. Otherwise, I would buy the ring I liked & then let her have it sized after you ask.

**And just as a warning, one person said shoe size = ring size.....I wear a 7.5 shoe & my ring finger is size 4. BIG difference.

Answer 4

It is really hard to guess size at all. I have very large hands even though I am average size overall (my ring size is 8). My husband had a jeweler size me really early in our relationship when I happened to be in his shop. He said it was a "just in case" measure and it was a joke between us that he used to his advantage later. However, if you have been going out for a while, I'm sure she would guess right away that you will propose soon and that would be bad. I would just suggest taking one of her rings if she has one. I would not take it entirely though because she may notice. Take it and trace it on a piece of paper or push it into a bar of soap to have the outline and return the ring to her jewelry box.

Since people are right about different fingers being different sizes, you may just want to pick a size based on the general size of her fingers. I would say if you are going to try to just pick a size, pick a larger size. If you are going to propose, it is much better to be able to actually put it on her finger and it is also better for the integrity of the ring to have to size it smaller than trying to size it larger. Here is a site that may help

Answer 5

Definitely ask her mom. Surely she's gotten jewelry at some point. My left hand fingers are bigger than my right hand so you can't really go by which hand is more dominant. My fiance remembered my size because one day we were just talking about it. I knew he'd get me a ring but I didn't know when or how he'd propose. Propose in a quiet spot where it's just the two of you. Make sure you talk to her about marriage beforehand. If my fiance and I hadn't talked about it before we got engaged I wouldn't have been as sure to say yes since I feel like we need to be on the same page before making that step. My fiance and I did that and it still didn't ruin the surprise. He had given me a card and told me how much he loved me and he asked me to marry him.

Answer 6

if you use a ring that she already owns, you'll have to make sure it's for her ring finger on the left hand. if she is right handed, those fingers tend to be slightly bigger than the ones on the left because she uses those fingers and they are more muscle-y and toned. you can ask her mother if she knows the size. if the mother doesn't know, she can find out next time they go shopping together. realize, that the ring doesn't have to be perfectly sized at the time of proposal. many brides get their rings fitted after the proposal. average ring size for women is 6 - 7. so, perhaps a 6.5 size would be a safe way to go. only get something outside this range if your girl has very small or very large hands.

Answer 7

I don't know if this goes for most girls, but my boyfriend and I went and picked out rings together. The ring is going to be on MY hand for the rest of my life.... I wanted to have a say in which one I got. And I actually found out there that sizing has to be really accurate. I've always thought I was a 5.0, but it turns out the jeweler sized me as a 4.5. That could mean the difference between a ring down the sink drain or not.

Answer 8

I would tell her that you were going to get her a ring for christmas, and get her finger sized, and have her look at smaller non wedding type rings. That way she really fells you just want to get a ring for xmas, and then use that size to get an engagement ring. Shell be delighted, and she will never geuss what your up to, or ask her parents.

Answer 9

If you see her wearing a ring, in casual conversation, ask her to remove it and give it to you. Don't be obvious, just play with it. Try it on your own fingers. Find a knuckle where the ring won't fit you. Give it back to her without comment. You can then go to the jewery store and they will be able to size it for you. Did this 2 weeks ago for her Christmas present. She had no clue (and if she did, sh did not object).

Answer 10

The next time you notice she has taken her rings off, grab the one that she wears on her right ring finger and trace around the inside of the ring on a piece of paper. This should give you a good indicator.

Here is a link to a ring size conversion chart, it might be helpfull.

http://www.allthatsparklesdiamonds.com/ringsizechart.html