Getting your engagement ring can be very exciting, but getting used to wearing it daily can be a challenge. For those who aren’t used to wearing rings, it can be difficult to know whether or not your ring is the right size.
Your engagement ring is too loose if it comes off or moves around on your finger throughout your day. Rings that are too loose will also spin, leaving the diamond to the side or even underneath your finger as you wear it.
Let’s get into more detail about recognizing a loose engagement ring and what you can do about it.
1. The Ring Spins When You Wear It
One of the first signs that your ring may be too loose is that it will spin on your finger. You may think spinning is normal if you have a diamond on it rather than just a band. However, your engagement ring should not spin on your finger when you wear it. If it does, the ring is too loose.
While some ring movement throughout the day is normal, there is nothing normal about a ring that constantly spins on your finger. Jewelers make rings loose enough to remove while tight enough to stay in place when you wear them. So, spinning is not normal even if you have a large, heavy diamond.
You should be able to twist your ring around while it is on your finger. If it is the proper size, you can spin the ring yourself, but it will not spin itself when you wear it. Thankfully, fixing a spinning ring usually only involves getting the ring one size smaller rather than needing a major adjustment.
2. It Slides Off Easily
Another important sign that your ring is too loose is that it may slide off your finger very easily. Your ring may come off while washing your hands or even feel like it will slip off while you move your hand quickly. Both of these are significant signs that your ring is too loose.
If your ring does slide off easily, this can be a dangerous symptom of a loose ring because it can easily lead to you losing the ring. So, it is important to address this issue immediately to avoid losing your ring throughout the day or down the drain when you shower.
Some of these signs that your ring is too loose are inconvenient, but this one can cost you the most. Even if you have insurance on your ring, some policies don’t cover lost rings if they were to come off at some point. You should be very careful when you notice this happening to avoid loss and needing to purchase another ring.
3. Weight Fluctuations
If you experience weight fluctuation, your ring may become too loose when you lose weight. It is normal for women to fluctuate by about five pounds (2.3 kilograms) per day. However, more significant weight fluctuations are common in food intake changes, hormones, pregnancy, and stress.
If your weight fluctuates frequently, then you can expect your ring to fit differently depending on that fluctuation. If you are pregnant when you receive your ring, you may notice that your ring is too loose once the pregnancy is over. This is a good sign that you need to resize it to suit your current weight.
Hormonal and other more irregular reasons for weight fluctuations can be more difficult to predict. Because of this unpredictability, resizing your ring can be challenging. You don’t want to change the size of your ring every time your weight fluctuates if it happens often.
So, we recommend waiting a month to see if the weight fluctuation is more permanent before adjusting the ring. This will give you enough time to be sure that the change is permanent or at least long-term rather than another hasty fluctuation.
4. Remove It Without Some Tension
While you don’t want a ring that you have to struggle to remove, you also don’t want one that is too easy to remove. Being able to remove your ring without any tension is a sign that your ring is too large and may need resizing. But there is a balance between some tension and too much when removing your ring.
Let’s be clear. You should not have to twist and maneuver your ring in a specific way to remove it. This is a significant sign that your ring is actually too tight. Rather than needing to move it a certain way when removing your ring, you should be able to slide the ring off while recognizing some tension as you pull.
This tension should not be enough to stop your motion, but you will feel it as you move the ring. It is too loose if there is no tension, pull, or feeling as you remove the ring. This is a sign that your ring will probably fall off by itself as there is no tension keeping it on your finger.
5. Movement When Hand Drops
This is an example of something that we tend to normalize when wearing a ring. However, it is a major sign that your ring is too loose. You should be able to drop your hand so that your fingers point at the ground without movement from the ring. If it does fall down when you do this, that is a sign it is too loose.
Jewelers make rings to fit comfortably but snugly on your finger. This can become more difficult as the ring needs to comfortably fit over the knuckle to get there, which is bigger than the rest of your finger. So, because of this, you may struggle to find the right size ring at first.
When you drop your hand suddenly, your ring may move a small amount simply due to the movement and gravity. However, the ring should not move significantly, nor should it come off your finger. If it does, you need to consider getting your ring resized as it is too loose, and you can lose it.
What To Do if Your Engagement Ring Is Too Loose
If you have any of the above problems with your ring, it is too loose for your finger. Thankfully, there are several ways that you can fix this problem, and most solutions will not cost you a ton of money either.
Wait It Out
If you have had your ring for some time now and just started noticing some of the above signs that it is loose, you should first wait it out. Having these problems from the time you got the ring is different than having these problems appear suddenly after having the ring for a while. If it happens suddenly, you are probably dealing with weight fluctuation.
The best thing you can do if this happens is waiting. You don’t want to take action immediately, as the cause of the loose ring can change over time. If your weight is fluctuating, you need to give it time to settle down before you make any changes to your ring. This will prevent you from having to do the same thing in the future when your weight fluctuates again.
We recommend giving yourself about a month before you seek any type of fix for your ring to avoid unnecessary changes. After a month, if you are still experiencing the same problems, then consider some of our other solutions.
Go Back to the Original Jeweler
Whenever possible, you should return to the original jeweler you purchased the ring from to deal with any sizing issues. They will be able to help you out with resizing and figuring out the best option for your ring moving forward. Sometimes, jewelers will offer you discounts or deals on resizing if you purchase from them.
Resizing
The best option for a loose ring may be getting it resized by a jeweler. This is a common occurrence as our bodies change throughout our lives. This process can take a week or two, but the cost can vary from $20 to hundreds of dollars. The cost will depend on the material of the ring and how much the jeweler needs to adjust it.
This can be a simple or complicated process, depending on the ring you have. First, asking your jeweler if resizing is possible is important, as not every ring is resizable. It will depend on the material of the ring and the intricate details. Rings with many diamonds may not be resizable as there is too much risk of losing value.
The resizing process involves removing part of the ring and reattaching the band together. During this process, the jeweler must leave no indication that they altered the ring. So, it can take some time for them to complete the process and return the ring to you in a perfect state.
A lot of time and money goes into this process to ensure that you receive a ring that doesn’t appear altered. You may have to pay a good amount of money for this process. So, always ensure that resizing is completely necessary before investing in it. If you aren’t sure it needs to be permanent, then consider a different option.
Ring Sizers and Inserts
If you want to adjust your ring size without having your jeweler cut anything from it, you should consider an insert. Ring inserts are a convenient and often less expensive way of fixing a sizing problem without changing the entire ring.
A jeweler can provide you with an insert to allow your ring to fit better without making any permanent adjustments, and there are a few options to choose from when considering inserts. You can choose an insert based on what is most comfortable or what you like regarding style.
First, there are beads. Jewelers place these beads on the band’s interior, so they are invisible to viewers when the ring is on your finger. This is a great option for rings that fit well over your knuckle but spins when on your finger because it still gives plenty of room for the knuckle to fit through the ring.
Sizing beads come in different sizes. So, you can get a more accurate fit with beads because you can choose from different size variations that you may need for the perfect fit. They are also significantly less expensive than a full resizing of your ring.
Alternatively, you can consider a sizing bar. This bar connects two parts of the ring toward the bottom of the band. This allows for a more significant size change than beads because it is a full bar. It may not be a good idea for rings already tight around your knuckles because it does not have any give or room as the beads do.
The sizing bar will be more noticeable on a ring than beads because it grips around the ring at the bottom. This can make some people hesitant to choose this option, but people will not be able to see the sizing bar unless they look at the bottom of the band, which is only noticeable when their hand is palm-up.
Finally, you can get a ring insert similar to the sizing bar that instead fits the interior of the ring. This can help you make significant sizing changes without spending much money. These are known as spring inserts. What makes them such a great option is that spring inserts have some give, unlike bars and beads.
This give allows you to still easily fit the ring over your knuckle while it tightens when the ring is on your finger. Spring inserts can be noticeable if you know what you are looking for, as it causes a gap between the original band and your finger. But it can save you a lot of money on adjusting your ring, and it is a temporary option for size changes that you can remove when ready.
Final Thoughts
There are some significant signs to look for that your ring is too loose. Hopefully, you can figure this out and fix it before losing the ring. If the problem is not temporary, then you should consider resizing the ring or choosing an insert to help it rest more securely on your finger.
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