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How To Choose a Ring Setting To Suit Your Hand Shape
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On Monday, January 21, 2019
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A ring is a huge investment, both personally and financially. So it is important that you are perfectly happy with every aspect the finished product - the design, the gemstones, and above all, the way it looks on your hand.
This is where ring shopping becomes tricky – how do you know what will suit you? What if you fall in love with a design but it doesn’t seem to be the right match for your finger? How do you tailor a design to suit you?
Start by window shopping
It’s easy to fall in love with a design you’ve seen in a photograph and decide that this ring is “the one.” But until you’ve tried on the ring, you can’t be completely sure.
Try on as many different rings as possible, so you can assess what suits you and what designs appeal to you. At this point, the designs that are most appealing might seem disappointing when you try them on. Don’t give up! You might just need a few adjustments to the design to make it right for your finger.
Consider your lifestyle
While you are experimenting with ring designs, think about how the ring will fit into your everyday life. If you have a particularly active lifestyle, you might prefer a secure ring setting that won’t catch or bump. A bezel setting features a gemstone set in a metal rim, giving the stone extra protection.
Balance the ring with the size of your hands
Once you’ve narrowed down the settings you love, the next step is to ensure your chosen design suits the shape of your hand and the width of your finger. The band and the stone must be in proportion with your hand and fingers to achieve the best effect. Basically, delicate designs, fine bands and smaller stones will complement a smaller hand, while elaborate designs, larger stones and thick bands
Complementing your fingers
Long fingers
If you have long fingers, you have the fun of experimenting with bigger stones and bold designs. If an enormous diamond is outside your budget, consider another gemstone or semi-precious stone as a colorful alternative. Look for fancy, square and round stones and consider a thicker band to balance the proportions with your fingers. Alternately you could consider an art deco style, a halo design or stacking rings.
Short fingers
Elongated stones, such as oval, marquise, or pear will lengthen the appearance of shorter fingers. For short thin fingers, choose a thinner band so the ring doesn’t look too heavy or make the fingers appear shorter. If the fingers are wide and short, consider a split shank band, as this will widen the overall setting of the design without the heaviness of a thicker band.
Wide fingers
A wide finger provides the perfect background for a three-stone setting, halo rings or a cluster design. Experiment with exotic designs, such as angular cuts or an asymmetrical look. If you don’t like the look of a thick band, a split shank band is a great alternative as it can highlight the setting and give the balance of a wider band without a heavy appearance. Alternately you could complement the setting with a thicker band that narrows or widens towards the setting.
Thin fingers
Choose a smaller gemstone and set it in a wider band to offset the width of your fingers. Consider a solitaire or a small halo design as a more complex design could overpower your hand. If you want to make your simple design more unique and eye-catching, consider a colored gemstone as your solitaire.
Creating your perfect ring
These guidelines are not hard and fast rules, and there are ways of adjusting your favorite design so it suits the shape and size of your hand. Make the band thinner or thicker, change the size of the ge
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Tags: ring setting, bezel setting, ring design
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Category: Custom Jewelry
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