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Why Does My Engagement Ring Turn Slip and Spin on My Finger?

February 7th, 2023 Diamond comments

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Why does my engagement ring turn slip on the finger

Why do engagement rings turn on the finger?

If you’re one of the many owners of an engagement ring that keeps on turning, you might wonder why this happens.

Some wearers experience the setting moving out of place  — rarely staying central, correctly positioned. This can be very frustrating, especially if it keeps happening. In extreme cases, an engagement ring can rotate entirely around the finger.

In our latest video, we’ve added 10 minutes of guidance on ring fit and suggest solutions to some of the common issues faced when it comes to ring fit.

During a recent conversation with one of our clients, I was asked whether large settings (and BIG diamonds) cause a diamond ring to become top-heavy. Elizabeth Taylor possibly experienced this problem, but for most people, it’s a simple case of the ring being too large.

Very large Emerald cut Aquamarine ring

A large setting for a solitaire ring – Aquamarine approx. 10 carats in size.

Having the wrong ring size is the most common reason. Perhaps your ring never fitted properly from day one. Or perhaps it happens seasonally — maybe the ring has become looser over time.  If your ring is not snug, the finger could easily slip. It is important that your finger makes firm contact with the surface around the entire inner surface of the ring. Engagement rings don’t generally move that much because the prominent setting comes to rest alongside your other fingers.

Do wide rings fit better than narrow rings?

Wider bands or multiple rings make contact with more surface area across the finger. As a result, a wider spread of rings will fit tighter than a single band. A wide expanse of multiple rings (or even stacking diamond rings) will fit in the same way a wide band fits.

Wide set of diamond stacking rings featuring twist engagement ring

Wide set of stacking rings, featuring a central twist ring, shaped diamond wedding ring and shaped diamond eternity ring. (By bespoke design via Serendipity Diamonds)

The difficulty with ring size and large knuckles

We discussed at length the difficulty faced by anyone with skinny fingers and large knuckles. It can be tricky to get a ring over the knuckle. Once over the knuckle, the ring feels loose.

Skinny fingers and big knuckles issue

Big knuckles can impact the fit of an engagement ring when fingers are very slim

What to do if your engagement ring won’t stay in place

The simplest solution by far would be to arrange for your ring to be professionally re-sized to the correct finger size. Check your ring finger measurement correctly checked to ensure the new size is accurate. Choose a finger size that is snug without discomfort. Some people experience a changing finger size. Variations from one week to another impact the ease of determining size. In such circumstances, we recommend choosing a snug size. This size should never feel loose.

Temporary solutions to a loose ring

There are various solutions for ill-fitting rings that are too loose when worn. One example we found involves a cut-to-size spiral of flexible plastic. Unlike metal ring clips, this solution does not scratch the ring.

These are pretty cheap and a short-term solution for loose rings available on various websites including Amazon. 

Temporary solution to help a ring fit better

What are the risks of a loose engagement ring?

Remember that if your ring slips sideways, it is at greater risk of sliding off the finger. Ensure you have adequate insurance on your ring, just in case the unthinkable happens. Jewellery insurance policies typically cover the risk of accidental loss or damage to rings. Some insurers go further by covering items for Worldwide cover. Some insurers offer Gemcheck cards following a claim which can be redeemed at retail jewellers.

Ursula tension set engagement ring more difficult to reduce in size due to tension setting

Consider the risks and make sure you have insurance.

A ring slipping on the finger can indicate that your ring is too large. This is an issue that affects so many people — we hear this often. Seek a professional size assessment from a reputable jeweller. Invest in the small cost to have your ring re-sized to alleviate this problem. Your ring will then fit comfortably without moving. On a final note, just in case the worst happens, and your ring is lost, make sure you take out an engagement ring insurance policy that will protect you from loss and accidental damage.

Ballerina Tiffany style setting with 6 claw design

Getting your engagement ring sized – ring styles to avoid

If you’re likely to need a ring size adjustment in the future, consider how suitable your chosen design is for re-size work. Avoid tension-style ring settings. Changing the ring size impacts the setting. Choose a claw set ring design. Claws are more easily re-tensioned following sizing work. In addition, choose a ring width with substance. Many retail jewellers offer rings with very slim bands. Resizing often thins the band of a ring, so opt for a 2.5mm wide band where possible.

The effect of big settings and thin bands on engagement ring fit

If you have a thin engagement ring band with a very large gemstone setting, the effect can be more pronounced. But only if you’re ring is incorrectly sized. This is a very good indication that your engagement ring is too large.

Large Tanzanite and diamond halo engagement ring

One of our bespoke Tanzanite and diamond halo engagement rings with a very large gemstone setting. 

The post Why Does My Engagement Ring Turn Slip and Spin on My Finger? appeared first on Serendipity Diamonds Blog.

How Should Your Engagement Ring Fit: Loose Rings, Tight Rings and Size

In this video, Mark from Serendipity Diamonds explains how your engagement and wedding rings should fit. In this 11-minute video, he delves into the common questions asked, including how the perfect fit feels, to issues with loose rings, tight rings, problem knuckles and resizing your ring. Please feel welcome to leave any questions or comments below. We hope this video will help anyone looking for answers to questions about their ring fit.

At Serendipity Diamonds, we create amazing bespoke jewellery for clients worldwide. We work with gemstones, natural and lab-grown diamonds, and our client’s existing gems.

Please subscribe to our channel if you haven’t already via the following link.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ3TIsxaf6qlBp0LgVTtgiA?sub_confirmation=1

We release videos weekly, filmed by our small team in our showroom in Ryde. Our weekly videos range from product videos to helpful videos offering solutions to common problems.

View our most recent video just added to our channel.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKxmSWLsmdw&list=PLoLyPS-C9mkd5rZVyedkm2gFyavd9x4Ad&via=tb

Link to Snuggies:
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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction.
00:36 Different types of ring fit.
00:56 How does a perfectly fitting ring feel?
01:25 How to remove a ring.
01:56 Factors affecting ring fit.
02:16 Rings that cannot be removed.
02:36 Pregnancy and ring fit.
03:08 How does adding a wedding ring affect fit.
04:00 Prominent knuckles and arthritis.
04:43 Adding pips to improve ring fit.
05:09 Issues with small knuckles.
05:31 Temporary size adjustments.
05:43 Fitting snuggies to your ring.
06:38 Metal ring clips.
06:50 Adjusting ring size.
07:12 Ring size samples.
07:59 Ring size sticks.
08:38 Issues with re-sizing rings.
09:15 Free size adjustments with purchases.
09:47 How sizing can affect width.
10:11 Remaking settings, bands or the full ring.
10:32 Summary and conclusion.
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