Jewellery sizing guide

Sizing guide provides guidance for ring sizes and necklace and pendant chain lengths used by Jewellery from the Bench.

Ring sizing guide

The sizes used to measure a ring differ around the world. To simplify things, Jewellery from the Bench uses three ring sizes as standard. These are small, medium and large. The table below provides an approximate of the equivalent ring sizes used in Australia, the U.K., U.S. and Canada. 

Jewellery from the Bench size	Approximate inside diameter (mm)	Approximate Australian/UK ring size	Approximate US/Canada ring size
Small	16.3	L	5 3/4
Medium	17.1	N	6 3/4
Large	19.6	T	9 3/4

 

Measuring your ring size

The easiest way to get your ring size is to measure a ring you already have which fits comfortably on the finger you what your new ring to fit. You need to measure the internal diameter of the ring and then you can compare it to the size chart above to find the corresponding ring size.

If you don't have a ring to measure, not to worry. You can measure the circumference of your ring finger or the finger you want to wear your ring. To do this get flexible measuring tape or even better a pipe cleaner or bread tie (something flexible enough to wrap around your finger, but not too flexible that is can twist or distort the measurement). Once you have the length, then compare your measurement to the size chart above. 

Tips for measuring your ring size

Here are some things you should keep in mind when measuring your ring size:

• How snugly the ring should fit the finger? The measurement you take should be comfortable around the finger but not loose enough that the ring will fall off. 
• Which hand did you measure? The fingers on your dominate hand are generally slightly larger than your non-dominant hand. So for right handed people, the fingers on your right hand will generally be slightly larger than your left. Vice versa for left handed people. 
• When did you measure your ring size? The size of your fingers changes slightly throughout the day, the type of weather or the type of activities you have been doing. When your fingers are cold, they will be smaller than when your fingers are warm. It is best to measure your ring size towards the end of the day when your fingers are warm. However, it is recommended that you take the measurement a few times throughout the day to get a more accurate idea of your size.

I want one of your rings in a different size

Product designs and sizes listed on the website are selected to make your purchase and my production process easier. As my products are made by hand so changes or modifications to the design or sizes is possible.

While for a lot of these changes the product price does not change, sometimes it can. So, any tweaks or customisation of designs can be arranged by sending me an email through my contact page. 

Necklace lengths

The standard necklace and pendant chain lengths is provided for each product. The table below provides a description of the various necklace and pendant chain lengths.

Style	Length (mm)	Placement	Worn best with...
Collar	430	Worn tight and high up on the neck.	Open-neck clothing such as scoop necks, V-necks, off-the-shoulder and boat necklines.
Choker	460	Fits very tightly around neck just above the collarbone and lower down than collar style.	Almost anything, but works well with off-the-shoulder, crew and boat necklines.
Princess	480	Sits high on the chest and is great with pendants.	Almost anything and is the most popular length of necklace.
Matinee	640	Worn down to the breastbone, sitting between the collarbone and the bust.	Business or casual wear, working well over collared shirts and higher necklines.
Opera	910	Sits on the bust or several centimetres below.	Evening wear and high necklines, such as turtle and boat necklines.
Rope	114	Sits at the torso, but can be shortened by double- or multi-stranding or by being knotted in front.	Elegant business or evening.
Lariat	> 114	Sit below the torso, but are worn knotted either once or multiple times.	Business or casual wear. Using different knots provides different decorative effects.

 

Necklace and pendant chain lengths listed on the website are selected to make your purchase and my production process easier. As my products are made by hand so changes or modifications to the design or sizes is possible.

While for a lot of these changes the product price does not change, sometimes it can. So, any tweaks or customisation of designs can be arranged by sending me an email through my contact page.