When choosing a titanium ring, especially for your
engagement or wedding band, finding the correct size is the first step.
Titanium, unlike most precious metals, cannot be bent or stretched to fit your
finger; so getting a proper measurement is important. Your local jewelers can
assist you with a complimentary sizing, but just popping in to the corner store
for a quick fitting may not give you the most accurate result. One variable is
that every jeweler has different sizing equipment and who is to say whose is
the most precise. The second consideration depends on the time and temperature,
both causing your finger size to change. I have heard it suggested to go to the
same jeweler three different times of the day and have them size you, but what
if you get three different results, which do you choose? This technique can be
embarrassing to you and frustrating for a jeweler not making a sale; not to
mention, a wedding schedule rarely allows time to go anywhere once, let alone
thrice.
Some websites come
with a sizing graph which some people find a convenient at-home solution. Let
me tell you from firsthand experience, this paper or string-around-the-finger
measurement design is the most unreliable of all. It seems to be a logical,
mathematically sound procedure, ensuring accuracy, but our company tried this
with our first websites and 99% of our returns were sizing issues from people
attempting to self-size. Although the operation sounds easy on paper it takes
real hand-coordination to perform the maneuvers described, and it can be
dangerous for people trying to cut the string while it is still on their
finger. The bottom line is neither string nor paper are good materials to
measure for metal. Sizing your finger with a plastic ring from a gumball
machine would have better results.
Our suggestion, which
has proven to have the best precision rate in 15+ years of making titanium
rings for men, women, and children in sizes ranging from 2-20, is...send us a
ring that fits you. There are just two small possible inconveniences with this
approach; number one, you may have to part with your favorite ring for a short
time. Number two; if you send in a gold or silver ring, chances are it is not
perfectly round as it has probably conformed to the shape of your finger, so we
will have to reshape it to get an accurate size. In other words, your ring may
not fit the same when we return it, but will return to its former shape after
reuniting with your finger.
Sizing up the situation, in case all ring sizing attempts
fail, be aware of your titanium ring designer‘s return/remake policy,
especially if you live in a different country as shipping costs can add up. Always
make sure ahead of time that the company you are doing business with provides
excellent, personal customer service and has an attitude that reflects honor
and respect toward your creation.

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