When you do not know someone's size, choose jewelry that does not need one: stud or hoop earrings, a necklace or nameplate, or a pendant. If you have your heart set on a ring or bracelet, you can find their size quietly by borrowing a piece they already wear.
Which jewelry gifts do not need a size?
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Stud earrings. One size fits everyone. Shop studs
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Hoop earrings. You choose the diameter, not a fit. Shop hoops
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Necklaces and nameplates. Chain length is flexible, and most people wear a similar range. See nameplate styles
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Pendants. Add one to a chain they already own.
These are the safest gifts when you are unsure, and the easiest to love.
How can I find out someone's ring size without asking?
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Borrow a ring. Take one they wear on the same finger and bring it to our store. We can measure it. Return it before they notice.
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Trace it. Place the ring on paper and trace the inside circle with a sharp pencil.
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Press it. Press the ring into a bar of soap or clay to capture the inside size.
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Ask a friend or family member. Someone close may know, or can find out.
Make sure the ring you borrow is from the right finger. Fingers on the dominant hand are often a little larger, and the ring finger is not the same size as the index or pinky.
What if I guess the ring size wrong?
If you have to guess, it is usually better to go slightly larger than smaller. A ring that is a bit big can often be sized down. Ring sizing is done in our store; call or text for details and pricing. In-stock pieces can also be returned within 30 days of delivery if unworn, undamaged and in the original packaging. Shop rings
How do I pick a bracelet size?
Measure a bracelet they already wear from end to end, including the clasp. Or measure the wrist snugly and add a little room.
| Who |
Common bracelet length |
| Babies |
About 4.5 to 5.5 inches |
| Women |
About 7 inches |
| Men |
About 8 to 9 inches |
For a snug fit, add about half an inch to the wrist size. For a looser fit, add about an inch. Shop bracelets
What chain length should I choose?
| Length |
Where it sits |
| 16 inches |
At the base of the neck on most women |
| 18 inches |
At the collarbone on most women, the most common nameplate length |
| 20 to 22 inches |
Below the collarbone; a common men's length |
| 24 inches and up |
Mid-chest, good with a pendant |
If they already wear a necklace, measure it laid flat. Our jewelry gifts for him post covers men's chain styles and widths in more detail. Shop chains
What about custom pieces?
Custom nameplates and custom pieces are made to order in 10 to 14 business days, and they are final sale. Before you order, confirm the spelling and choose a chain length from the table above. We will work with you to make sure you are happy with it. If the gift is for a set date, read how to order Christmas jewelry in time for planning tips.
Still unsure?
Visit or text us
We are a family-owned jeweler with 30 years in business at 260 Main St, Orange, NJ, open seven days a week. Call or text (973) 673-3800, or start with the no-size-needed picks in our hoops collection.
How to Pick a Jewelry Gift When You Don't Know Their Size
When you do not know someone's size, choose jewelry that does not need one: stud or hoop earrings, a necklace or nameplate, or a pendant. If you have your heart set on a ring or bracelet, you can find their size quietly by borrowing a piece they already wear.
Which jewelry gifts do not need a size?
These are the safest gifts when you are unsure, and the easiest to love.
How can I find out someone's ring size without asking?
Make sure the ring you borrow is from the right finger. Fingers on the dominant hand are often a little larger, and the ring finger is not the same size as the index or pinky.
What if I guess the ring size wrong?
If you have to guess, it is usually better to go slightly larger than smaller. A ring that is a bit big can often be sized down. Ring sizing is done in our store; call or text for details and pricing. In-stock pieces can also be returned within 30 days of delivery if unworn, undamaged and in the original packaging. Shop rings
How do I pick a bracelet size?
Measure a bracelet they already wear from end to end, including the clasp. Or measure the wrist snugly and add a little room.
For a snug fit, add about half an inch to the wrist size. For a looser fit, add about an inch. Shop bracelets
What chain length should I choose?
If they already wear a necklace, measure it laid flat. Our jewelry gifts for him post covers men's chain styles and widths in more detail. Shop chains
What about custom pieces?
Custom nameplates and custom pieces are made to order in 10 to 14 business days, and they are final sale. Before you order, confirm the spelling and choose a chain length from the table above. We will work with you to make sure you are happy with it. If the gift is for a set date, read how to order Christmas jewelry in time for planning tips.
Still unsure?
Visit or text us
We are a family-owned jeweler with 30 years in business at 260 Main St, Orange, NJ, open seven days a week. Call or text (973) 673-3800, or start with the no-size-needed picks in our hoops collection.