You have decided to propose to your girlfriend. You have done all necessary inquiries and you now know the ideal ring to get her. But there is one thing that is keeping you back from purchasing that engagement ring – you don’t know the size of her finger!
Keeping the proposal as a secret surely is a difficult challenge but trying to figure out her ring size without exposing yourself is even a trickier task. Luckily, there are a lot of strategies you can do to determine what you are looking for. No matter what technique you will choose, remember to be confident when going to the shop to purchase her engagement ring.
Borrow One Of Her Rings
One of the easiest ways to determine her ring size without exposing yourself is to find one of her rings and keep it for the meantime. Normally, it is not okay to borrow things without asking for permission, but in this situation, you are doing it for a good cause. Once you have one of her rings in your possession, you can choose between two options depending on the time you have in borrowing the ring.
If she’s busy on the weekend, you can submit her ring to your local jeweler and have them determine the size of her ring. There are cheap ring sizers you can buy so you can do it yourself at home. If you have just little time in your hands borrowing her ring, place it on top of a paper and trace a circle around its middle. You can then submit the paper with the drawing to the jewelers to figure out her size. Just be careful since the latter technique cannot provide the most accurate results.
Ask A Friend Or Family Member
Getting a friend or one of her family members to help you can be the best solution to your problem. It is worth a try to consult them because maybe they have already bought a ring for her as a gift and can give you a reference by their purchase. In this particular case, they are the best sources of information. They can also guide you in saving money to be able to buy the perfect engagement ring. But the most crucial factor concerning this technique is the trustworthiness of her family or friend in keeping your secret. The worst thing that could happen here is if they accidently leaked out your proposal plans. If you fully trust her friends and family then asking them for help is definitely a good idea to consider.
Compare Your Fingers
Another technique that you can use is to compare her ring finger to yours. You can do this by inspecting her hand while she is sleeping or without her noticing too much of your actions. Maybe you can determine if you have almost similar finger sizes or that her fingers are a bit smaller than yours. After these, figure out your own ring size and estimate her ring size from there. You can also secretly try one of her rings and see if it can fit one of your fingers. If it does fit on one of your fingers, get that finger measured immediately.
Put A String On Her Finger
Is your girlfriend a deep sleeper? If she doesn’t wake up easily and you have steady hands, try looping a small string around her finger while she is fast asleep. Just make sure that the loop is not too tight and it should move freely over her finger’s knuckle. Once you got the loop tightness correctly, take note of the meeting point of the string. Mark the point with a pen or cut it at the right length. Use a ring sizer to measure her finger size or just submit it to the jewelry store.