How To Secretly Measure Your Partner's Ring Size
You’ve made the big decision. Whether you’ve been together for three months, three years or three decades, you just know that this person is the one you want to be with, always. The one you can’t wait to get home to, the first person you call when you have big news, the one you turn to in hard times and who makes you laugh until you cry. It’s time to propose, and you want it to be a surprise… but you don’t know how to find out your partner’s ring size without giving the game away?
Don’t worry, we’ve seen every trick in the book, and we’ve pulled together our best tips for anyone wondering how to secretly measure ring size - or more specifically, how to find out engagement ring size without asking.
Whether you're planning to pop the question next month or next week, this guide has you covered.
Use Our Free Simon Wright Jewellery Ring Size Chart
The most common question we’re asked is "How to secretly measure ring size?". Taking measurements without arousing suspicion used to involve cutting strips of paper or lengths of string to determine the inside circumference of a ring, and could be quite fiddly. Proposal ring size is of course, important, but in the grand scheme of things is actually the least difficult issue to solve. With that in mind, we have taken steps to help you figure out how to get your partner’s ring size with our free ring size chart. This easy-to-use guide will help you get as close as possible to the correct UK size of any ring.
Using our handy chart, the easiest solution for figuring out a proposal ring size lies in your significant other’s jewellery box. Chances are, your partner already owns some rings. The best way to get a ring size secretly is to take a note of which ring they wear on their third finger, and when you have the opportunity, borrow it from the jewellery box. Simply print out our chart and follow the easy instructions.
Of course, don’t forget the most important step - replacing the ring exactly where you found it, so you don’t find yourself facing any awkward questions!
2. Phone a Friend
Another great way to get a ring size secretly is to enlist help from someone close to your partner. If your partner has a friend who is recently engaged, you can ask that friend to encourage your partner to try on their engagement ring. They can then let you know what size their ring is and whether it was too large, too small, or just right for your partner. This method is perfect if you're wondering how to secretly get a ring size without being involved directly.
It can be a good idea to double-check the size they tell you against our ring size chart, just to make sure it sounds right for your partner.
3. Compare With Your Own Finger
If you really aren’t sure you have the correct proposal ring size, compare your finger size to your partner’s. You can measure the finger that’s closest in size to her ring finger and check it against our ring size chart to get a rough estimate. Alternatively, if you know someone with similar hands, ask if you can test ring sizes with them. This might help you find out ring size without asking directly.
4. Bigger Is Better
Getting a proposal ring size exactly right is very difficult. Don’t worry, though! Nearly all rings can be resized if they’re not quite perfect at the time. So, if you’re still unsure how to find out ring size without asking and there’s no feasible way you can find out your partner’s ring size secretly, opt for a slightly larger ring than you think you need, and bring it in to be resized after you have proposed.
Why larger? This has two advantages. First, you can still put it on your partner’s finger at the time you propose, without giving them a complex about the size of their fingers! Second, it’s easier to resize a ring downwards than it is to increase the size. So if you're stressing over how to secretly find out your partner’s ring size, remember that perfection isn’t everything - it's the thought (and the moment) that counts.
A Perfect Proposal
Still not sure how to find out your partner’s ring size? We may have the perfect solution for you. Our beautifully presented Perfect Proposal® package contains a precious stone, chosen by you, a unique handmade flip book, and an invitation to schedule a design meeting at the Simon Wright workshop. We’ll then design the perfect engagement ring together with your partner.
The Perfect Proposal® takes the stress out of trying to secretly find out their ring size, while ensuring that your proposal is as special and memorable as it ought to be. If you’re planning a once-in-a-lifetime moment and you’d rather focus on the magic than the measurements, this might be the ideal choice.
A Quick Recap: How to Find Out Your Partner’s Ring Size
If you’re searching for how to find out your partner’s ring size, remember you’ve got several great options:
Use their existing jewellery and our free printable ring size chart
Enlist help from a trusted friend or sibling
Use your own hands as a comparison
Choose a larger ring size and resize later
Focus on the magic rather than the measurements with The Perfect Proposal®
Whether you’re trying to measure ring size secretly, get a ring size without asking, or need an engagement ring size guide, we’re here to help.
If you perhaps know your partner’s US or European ring size but are having trouble getting their UK size, you could use our simple ring size conversion chart.
Ready to Design the Perfect Ring?
Now that you know how to secretly find out your partner’s ring size, it’s time for the fun part - creating a custom, one-of-a-kind engagement ring that reflects your unique love story. Reach out to Simon Wright Jewellery today and start designing a ring that’s as perfect as your proposal.
Why not check out our guide for finding the perfect bespoke engagement ring?
Be sure to follow our Instagram page to see some of our creations, including teal sapphire engagement rings, bespoke cufflinks and bespoke earrings.
Contact us today to
schedule an appointment
Start your bespoke engagement ring journey today
