[Jewelry making - Article 00461] - Re: [Orchid] Adjusting ring sizes for internet sales

[andy cooperman]

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    This can be tricky.  In my experience, sending a client to a jewelry
    store to get a size will get you in the ball park.  However, I've
    seen ring sizers-- both wide and narrow-- and mandrels vary widely,
    from a quarter size to almost a size.  Add to that the fact that
    people measure rings on ring mandrels differently, taking the
    measurement from either the leading edge or the middle of the ring. 
    On a wide ring this can really matter. 

    When I have a long distance client and enough lead time, I'll mail a
    set of sizers to the client and have them mark with twist ties which
    sizer(s) fit best. I also ask them to jot down their comments, such
    as "the blue twistie fits a bit snug, but the red is a bit loose". 
    Since sizers are measured in 1/2 size increments, this narrows things
    down considerably: I often have to make rings that are say 6 1/8 or 9
    5/8, etc.  I keep multiple sizers on hand for this purpose. 

    Given the vagaries of loose or tight sizers, oddly tapered mandrels
    , the time of year or climate where the client lives and issues of
    cyclic bloating, it's amazing that rings fit as often as they do. 
    The best way that I've found to hedge my bets is to remove as many
    variables as possible by sending out my own measuring devices.  Even
    cheap plastic ones can work in this regard, as long as you have them
    back in your shop or studio to work with. 

Take care,
Andy Cooperman

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