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Measuring Your Ring Size
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Ask For Our Ring Sizer

As a first measuring choice, please ask for our Sizer when ordering rings and we will post it to you immediately. This is a free service and clear instructions are included.
If you are ordering a pair of rings for partnership or marriage, our Ring Sizer process enables you to provide us with both sizes.
Checking your ring finger at home with our Sizer is the most relaxed method to help you find a comfortable fit.
Please note: it is not the case that ring fingers should be measured just at the end of the day. Your fingers can swell or contract any time of the day to as much as one whole ring size.
Examples that can cause fluctuations are: weather and body temperature, humidity, air conditioning, physical activity, long driving, flying, long periods using a computer mouse, menstruation, types of foods you have recently eaten and fluid consumption. So measure your finger a few times over a couple of days with our Ring-Sizer when your fingers are not too hot or cold. When you are happy with your choice, tie the supplied label to the corresponding Sizer ring and return the whole appliance to us.
For customers in Germany or UK we provide a stamped addressed envelope.
For customers in other countries we provide an addressed envelope, and return postage will be refunded via an adjustment to your final payment.
As soon as we have received the Ring Sizer back, Kerstin Laibach can begin work on your ring(s).

Our free Ring Sizer service means you can check your ring size from the comfort of home. First order your rings ... We then send you the Sizer ... Take your time to choose the ring on the Sizer that fits best ... Mark it with the provided tag and return the Sizer to us.

Jewellers Measurement

If you need your ring(s) urgently and our Ring Sizer postal option would take too long, then as our second choice we suggest that you visit a local jeweller who may ask a small fee to measure your finger. A reliable jeweller should take into account the potential swell and contraction of your fingers throughout the day.
Please make sure the jeweller gives you your ring finger size (circumference) in millimetres as well as the size based on the ring measuring system used in your country. NOTE: This must be an exact physical measurement of your ring finger in millimetre circumference and not a paper or table conversion of your country's ring measuring system.
Please ensure that your jeweller measures your ring size with a standard ring-sizer of which the bands are normally between 3 to 4 mm in width. They must not measure your ring with a wider band ring-sizer. What we require is the exact ring size using the standard ring sizer. It is very important that you are told by the jeweller the width of the band on their ring-sizer you have been measured with. Please provide us with these details along with your ring size. By knowing these exact sizes we can make your ring the right "comfort" size even if the ring we are going to make you is much wider. For example, if we are making you a wide ring, but your exact ring finger measures normally 19.9 mm, your "comfort-fit" size will be approx +/- 20.15 mm, (depending on inner curvature etc). In fact, it gets quite technical to ensure we can make your ring a comfortable fit, whether it is a skinny ring, a wide ring or an unconventional shape. Therefore, it is your job to provide us your the exact ring finger measurement based on the above requirements and it is our job to gauge the comfort-fit size of your finished ring based on those measurements.

To Recap ... what we require from you when you get your ring finger measured by your local jeweller:
1. Your exact ring finger size in millimeters circumference (preferable). USA ring size is also accepted.
2. The width of the band on the jeweller's ring-sizer used to measure your ring finger.

A Note about Ring Sizes Worldwide

Some countries use different ring measuring systems. However, Laibach requires the simplest and more widely used measurement, which is your ring finger size in millimetres (diameter but preferably circumference).
In fact, millimetre ring sizing is far more accurate than different convoluted calibration systems still widely used in countries like the UK, USA and Japan. There are equally confusing but less used systems in Switzerland, Germany, France, and Russia.
Once you know your ring size in millimetres, a jeweller anywhere in the world will be able to make your ring based on those exact measurements.

Avoiding Sizing Problems and Important Advice Relating to Our Sizing Conditions

We can only accept ring finger measurements taken by the two methods mentioned above; any other "do it yourself" measuring methods (including tape strip devices) found elsewhere on the internet are inadequate for our requirements as they are invariably riddled with potential fitting problems.
To help avoid any fitting problems and therefore disappointment on receipt of your Laibach ring, please make absolutely sure that you provide us with your exact finger measurement. Although our Ring Sizer (or a measurement taken by your local jeweller) will help us establish your ring size, there can be other combined factors which can influence the final fitting size, such as the intended wearer's finger characteristics along with a less conventional ring design based on band widths and shapes. However, the exact finger measurement you provide enables us to tune your finished ring to a "comfort" size, based on its design and width. We can discuss precise fitting preferences relating to any unusual ring and finger characteristics during ordering and sizing. If you have any doubt or concerns whatsoever about your ring measurement during ordering, please get in touch and we will be happy to advise.

PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept responsibility if the finished ring is based exactly on the measurement you have given us, but does not fit because you had originally provided us with the wrong ring size. However, we do understand the measuring difficulties you may encounter when not in the physical presence of the goldsmith who is making your rings. With this in mind, we provide a limited but generous after sales support in addition to our standard conditions on return items. One of the following may apply to your purchase in such an event:

1. If the ring we have made you is a standard band ring design, that can be adjusted smaller or larger without disassembly, we will do this for you for the first time free of charge - but you will be charged delivery.

2. If the ring we have made you is a design which requires more complex adjustments, you will be charged a proportional fee for the additional work involved plus delivery.

3. If the design of your ring is of an atypical width or shape, it may be that the ring size you have provided us - even if it is technically correct - may not "feel" comfortable when you are wearing it. In such cases we can adjust your ring the first time free of charge if the adjustment required is no more than 0.5 mm in circumference. You will be charged delivery.

4. If you order a ring from our Collection as a surprise present, we will adjust the size free of charge (but you will be charged delivery). If gold and platinum rings require larger sizing, you will however be charged additional material costs. Note: unusual designs are sometimes not adjustable. Please notify us if your ring is a surprise and subsequent adjustments may be required.

Returns period relating to any of the circumstances above is usually within 14 days of receipt of purchase.

Note for long distance customers (i.e outside Europe):
If your sending costs for resizing are too expensive we may suggest alternative low-cost, cost-adjusted or cost-free alternatives - These alternatives are served on a customer by customer basis, relating to individual circumstances.

Atelier Laibach always strives to excel with customer care by providing the most detailed, realistic and honest advice regarding the processes and risks when ordering rings via the internet.
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