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Use these tips to find a ring that suits you perfectly.

(1)Ring Band Size

Picking a band to enhance your hands is easy. Generally, a wide ring band looks better on long fingers and a narrow ring band is more desireable on shorter fingers.

When choosing the band, length adds length, width adds width. A band that is too narrow may disappear on a large-boned, wide hand. Consider a medium-width band with an interesting inset design.

(2) Setting

If you are really active (such as sports), you want to make sure your rings will not catch on things. Often this means very smooth rings or channel rings. Alternately, you will want to be in the habit of taking your rings off before sports.

(3) Shape

If you are choosing a ring with a motif or gemstone, be aware of the shape. If you have shorter fingers, choose a design with diagonal or vertical lines.

An elongated stone (such as marquise or oval) will make shorter fingers seem longer. Round or square stones work great for people with long fingers. Our favorite is heart shaped.

(4) Perfect Fit

As each finger is often a different size (and changes depending on the hand!), make sure you get a ring that fits perfectly on the finger you want to wear it. It should go on comfortable and not slide off unintentionally.

If you accidently try on a ring that is too small, applying lubricant such as oil or soap to your hands will often help. Basically you are trying to get your hands to be slippery so the ring will slide off easier. You then gently twist the ring upwards.

Another method to remove tight rings is to get hands colder (shrink hand) or make metal in ring hotter (expand ring). This is less comfortable, but holding your hand over your head with ice to reduce swelling can help. If your doctor allows it, take asprin or tylenol as well.