Information about the rings

Ring Size = Inner circumference	Inner diameter
50 mm	15,9 mm
51 mm	16,2 mm
52 mm	16,6 mm
53 mm	16,9 mm
54 mm	17,2 mm
55 mm	17,5 mm
56 mm	17,8 mm
57 mm	18,1 mm
58 mm	18,5 mm
59 mm	18,8 mm
60 mm	19,1 mm
61 mm	19,4 mm
62 mm	19,7 mm
63 mm	20,1 mm
64 mm	20,4 mm
65 mm	20,7 mm
66 mm	21,0 mm
67 mm	21,3 mm
68 mm	21,6 mm
69 mm	22,0 mm
70 mm	22,3 mm
71 mm	22,6 mm
72 mm	22,9 mm
73 mm	23,2 mm
74 mm	23,6 mm
75 mm	23,9 mm

So, how do you determine the right ring size for yourself or someone you're gifting to?

The easiest way to do this is by taking a well-fitting ring and measuring its inner diameter. To do this, use a ruler or, even better, a caliper to measure the inner diameter 2-3 times (in case the ring isn't perfectly symmetrical) at the widest point. You can then find the closest ring size in the ring size chart on the right.

You can also calculate the ring size yourself as follows:
In Germany, ring sizes are defined as the inner circumference in millimeters. We can easily calculate the inner circumference from the inner diameter by multiplying the diameter value by π (3.1416). For example, if the measured inner diameter is 20mm, the inner circumference is 20 x 3.1416 = 62.81... This is then rounded to the nearest whole number, resulting in a ring size of 63.
The ring size chart precisely presents this relationship in tabular form, indicating both the inner diameter and the corresponding inner circumference, which is rounded to the nearest whole number to determine the ring size.
Upon agreement, we can also accommodate half-size ring requests (such as 62.5, 63.5, etc.). However, experience shows that this is rarely necessary, mostly for very small ring sizes. Otherwise, the relative difference between two adjacent ring sizes is not significant.

In case you don't have a well-fitting ring at hand, one of the best methods is to visit a local jeweler who can accurately determine your or the recipient's ring size.

To measure the ring size on your own, cut a strip of paper to the length that would exactly encircle your finger. Measure the length of the paper strip in millimeters. As explained above, this measurement directly corresponds to the inner circumference and therefore the ring size. In other words, an inner circumference of 56 mm corresponds to a ring size of 56.

Alternatively, you can order an inexpensive ring sizer from my shop, which will be delivered to you within a few days, allowing for easy, comfortable, and precise ring size determination.

For important rings, if you want to be absolutely certain, you can also order relatively inexpensive test rings made of brass in the sizes and profiles in question from my shop. I recommend this if there are any lingering doubts about the size. This is particularly important because while rings can always be resized by a local goldsmith, but the engraving is lost in the process and cannot be re-engraved easily.

Additionally, there is the option to borrow a ring size test set from me for a deposit and a small processing fee. Please contact me if you would like to take advantage of this offer.

You can find further assistance and information on determining ring sizes here:

• at blitzrechner.de
• on youtube.com
• with a printed size template from weltbild.de - Ringschablone

What should you consider when determining ring sizes?

• A ring should fit snugly on the finger, so there is no risk of it falling off when the hand is hanging down.
• It should fit just over the thickest part of the finger without requiring too much force or pressure to slide it on. Not too tight and not too loose.
• Also, please consider that fingers tend to be slightly wider in the summer, so round up the ring size when in doubt.
• Measure the ring size multiple times, also on different days and in different situations, such as after a rest period, in the morning, and after physical activity (which approximates a "summer finger"). Calculate the average, which is the most reliable way to determine the ring size.
• Wider rings (starting from about 6mm) should be selected slightly larger than narrower rings. This is because the skin can stretch, move, and flex quite well under narrower rings, while it becomes increasingly difficult as the width increases.
• Finger thickness tends to increase over time rather than decrease. For rings meant to be worn for an extended period, such as wedding rings, it's better to start with a larger size rather than a smaller one.
• Keep in mind to re-measure if your last ring size determination was a long time ago. It's better to measure again!
• It also matters which hand the ring will be worn on since the fingers on one hand can differ significantly from the same finger on the other hand. This is particularly important to consider when measuring an existing, well-fitting ring that will be worn on a specific finger. If it was worn on the other hand, it's not a reliable reference!
• Pregnancy or other hormonal changes can also affect finger width and, consequently, ring size.

 

Ring profiles vary depending on the rings offered in the shop. Specific details of the shape, width, thickness, and surface finish can be found in the respective product descriptions.

Upon request, you can also choose different ring profiles, widths, thicknesses, and combinations beyond the offered options. If you have your own ideas, please contact me!

In the shop, you have the choice of different gold alloys and platinum (only for laser-engraved rings), silver (935) (all rings), and stainless steel (only for hand-engraved rings). The choice of material depends on personal taste and intended use. However, there are some general guidelines that can be helpful.

Gold, silver, and platinum are more precious than stainless steel, but they are also softer and more susceptible to scratches, depending on the specific alloy.

Gold in a 333 alloy is a relatively affordable option for a gold ring. However, the gold color is not very intense due to the lower gold content. This is different with a 585 alloy and especially with a 750 alloy. If your budget allows it, I usually recommend a 585 or 750 alloy for gold rings.

Platinum is a light grayish-silver, noble, and tough material, often a higher-quality and harder alternative to silver. The higher weight of platinum rings compared to silver and gold rings makes them feel "weighty."

Stainless steel is significantly more robust and durable than silver but has a slightly cooler look and feel, and it is not immune to signs of use. Due to its greater hardness, stainless steel rings are more labor-intensive to work on, which is why they cost the same as silver rings with a higher material value.

In any case, you should expect that all rings will accumulate signs of use over time. Consider this as a beautiful process where your life and experiences leave their mark. This can lead to a beautiful used look or a patina that truly makes the ring yours. It becomes a symbol of both impermanence and change, as well as the indestructible nature of the material and its value as a symbol of eternity.

Upon request, there are also many other (especially gold) alloys and colors (e.g. red gold 333 as in the picture), as well as bi- and tricolor rings (i.e., rings composed of several rings of different alloys or colors). Just reach out to me if you have your own ideas!

For all gold or platinum rings, the constantly changing precious metal prices directly affect the material value and therefore the purchase price of a ring blank. Therefore, prices in the shop for gold and platinum rings are updated daily. It's possible that rings may have different prices on different days. Typical fluctuations are usually in the range of 5-10 Euros, but longer-term price changes can lead to larger differences in ring prices.
For the sake of complete transparency, the table below shows the current precious metal prices with dates, which are used as the basis for the current prices in the shop:

Alloy	Prize €/g	Δprev. day	Last update
Sterling Silver	0.86 €	+0,7 %	April 18th, 2024 8:06 AM
Gold 333	23.84 €	+0,3 %	April 18th, 2024 8:06 AM
Gold 585	41.89 €	+0,3 %	April 18th, 2024 8:06 AM
Gold 750	53.70 €	+0,3 %	April 18th, 2024 8:06 AM
Gold 999	71.60 €	+0,3 %	April 18th, 2024 8:06 AM
Platinum	27.02 €	+0,2 %	April 18th, 2024 8:06 AM
automatically created on April 18th, 2024 10:12 AM

 

The majority of the offered rings are engraved with a laser. The text is not paint, as it may appear in some photos depending on the perspective and lighting but is actually engraved by removing material.

External engraving according to your preferences is always included in the price of the offered rings.

For external engraving, you can choose one of the texts directly offered in the shop articles, have your own text engraved in Elvish script, or be inspired by examples from the internet. "You have my love" is a popular choice, a direct quote from The Lord of the Rings from the dialogue between Arwen and Elrond in Rivendell, or parts of the Elvish love poem (see article images for the texts). All the texts offered and suggested in the shop are in the Elvish language.

You can also optionally order an inner engraving. Typically, names and/or a date are chosen for inner engraving, but essentially, anything that can be done externally can also be done internally.

It's important to note that the "Text Engraving Inside" option in the item means engraving in a cursive standard font (see image). Without any additional cost or hassle, a normal font with printed letters (see image) can be used here. Please simply write this in a brief comment to your order if you want to use a normal font. Any other font inside (whether Elvish or any other font of your choice) is technically a graphic and can be ordered in the shop under the "Image Engraving Inside" option. The same naturally applies to "real" graphics, such as images, icons, symbols, etc. Please contact me if you have your own ideas for implementation!

We are not limited to Elvish script at any point. Both externally and internally, we can gladly engrave German, English, or any other texts in any font style (as a graphic), or any other custom graphics.

Even with laser-engraved texts, there is a limit to how much text can fit on a ring. At some point, you reach technical and aesthetical limits. As a rule of thumb, laser-engraved rings can fit a text with a maximum of 50-60 characters, depending on the ring size. Hand-engraved rings can fit roughly half, which is 15 to a maximum of 30 characters. For German, English, and runic texts, simply count the characters, including spaces. A space is also counted as a character.

Elvish texts are a special case. In Elvish scripts, vowels are not counted in the length, as they are usually represented as diacritics above or below the consonants. So, only the consonants are counted. On laser-engraved rings, texts with a maximum of 50-60 consonants can fit, depending on the ring size. For hand-engraved rings, roughly half can fit, which is 15 to a maximum of 30 consonants.

In the simplest case, you can use the Tengwar Transcriber in the shop and count the displayed characters, including spaces, after entering your text. In case of doubt, the text length must be checked in combination with the desired ring size, which I'm happy to do upon request.

More about Elvish script and what can be written with it can be found in the corresponding section.

In most cases, it is not possible to translate your own text into an Elvish language (Elvish languages include 'Sindarin' or 'Quenya'). This is mainly because Elvish is an artificial language in the Tolkien universe, and Tolkien created only a limited number of vocabulary and rules. In most cases, the necessary vocabulary and grammar for translating your own text are simply not available. I, for one, cannot do that. However, if you find translated texts on the internet, we can use them. A good starting point with a dictionary and some well-known phrases is, for example, elfdict.com. Another really good website with an online transcriber is https://www.tecendil.com.

But it is possible, and in the vast majority of cases this is done that way, that your own German or English or any other language text is written with Elvish characters. The text itself remains in English or German, only the representation changes. It's somewhat like highlighting an English text in Word and then representing it with Greek letters. However, it's a bit more complicated because there are no one-to-one correspondences between letters, sounds, and writing systems. Instead, there are specific transliteration rules, referred to as "modes." You can find more information on the Wikipedia page on Tengwar and Certar.

You can perform this transcription into Elvish script with the help of a tool called a 'Tengwar Transcriber.' It takes care of the transliteration work and otherwise functions like a regular text editor. You can find my transcriber in the box below and in the respective product descriptions, but there are also others available on the internet.

The transcriber on this page displays all possible options, including runic scripts. However, in the product descriptions in the shop, the available fonts are tailored to the specific ring.

The following information is only of interest to those who want to know more about the background of the options. For using the transcriber, simply experiment until you find something that suits your needs and preferences.

As in all normal scripts, there are both 'regular' and italic characters in the Elvish script. The script on the 'One Ring' from 'The Lord of the Rings' movies is italic, and that's why I use this font for the texts on rings designed after its model. The 'regular' font is used on other Elven rings that are slightly thinner and narrower and where this font is a better fit. However, we can customize this individually after consultation.

All rings are delivered as standard in a simple yet elegant black cardboard ring case with my shop branding (see image). The cardboard is made from ecological, FSC®-certified wood.

For gifts and special occasions, you can also find some high-quality ring cases with one or two slots available in the shop under the 'Ring Cases' category.

There is no such thing as truly 'free shipping.' When an online shop offers 'free shipping,' shipping costs are usually at least partially, often entirely, included in the product price. However, when you order multiple products, you will ultimately pay more for shipping than if you were charged direct shipping costs. Therefore, 'free shipping' tends to be more expensive in the end than clearly stated shipping costs.

In the spirit of transparency and fairness to my customers, I directly invoice the shipping costs. These are the exact shipping costs, only once, no more and no less. There are no hidden shipping fees in the item prices. This way, when ordering 2 or more items, nobody pays more for shipping than necessary.