‘You’ve decided to pop the question and take the first step to spending the rest of your life together. We have some invaluable advice for choosing that special ring – even if you’re planning a surprise proposal.

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The basics

Let’s start with the basics: The engagement ring sits on the third finger (next to the little finger) of the left hand.

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The average women’s ring size is L½ and the average men’s ring size is Q

Guessing your partner’s ring size correctly can be done with a little common sense.

If you have a petite partner, it’s likely that their hands are smaller with slender fingers, so try starting at a size H or I for women, and around an N for men.

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If they’re closer to an average height, chances are they have an average finger size to match. An average finger size is L½ for women and a Q for men.

 

Finally, if your partner is above average height or build, their weight will be naturally distributed across their whole body, so it might be a good idea to start at around a ring size M or N for a woman and a size T for men.