{"id":8909,"date":"2023-05-06T03:17:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-06T03:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/?p=8909"},"modified":"2023-11-22T10:19:36","modified_gmt":"2023-11-22T10:19:36","slug":"engagement-ring-turn-slip-spin-finger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/engagement-ring-turn-slip-spin-finger\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Does My Engagement Ring Turn Slip, or Spin on My Finger?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-do-engagement-rings-turn-on-the-finger\">Why do engagement rings turn on the finger?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re one of the many owners of an engagement ring that keeps turning, you might wonder why this happens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some wearers experience the setting moving out of place &nbsp;\u2014 rarely staying central, correctly positioned. This can be very frustrating, especially if it keeps happening. In extreme cases, an engagement ring can rotate entirely around the finger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"610\" src=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Large-Aquamarine-Solitaire-Ring.jpg\" alt=\"Large top-heavy engagement rings such as this Aquamarine ring can cause the ring to turn on the finger if too loose. \" class=\"wp-image-15080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Large-Aquamarine-Solitaire-Ring.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Large-Aquamarine-Solitaire-Ring-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Large-Aquamarine-Solitaire-Ring-768x551.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>A large setting for a solitaire ring &#8211; Aquamarine approx. 10 carats in size.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In our latest video, we&#8217;ve added 10 minutes of guidance on ring fit and suggested solutions to some of the common issues faced regarding ring fit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During a recent conversation with one of our clients, I was asked whether large settings (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/best-engagement-rings-big-hands\/\"><em>and BIG diamonds<\/em><\/a>) cause a diamond ring to become top-heavy. Elizabeth Taylor possibly experienced this problem, but for most people, it&#8217;s a simple case of the ring being too large.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How Should A Ring Fit: Loose Rings, Tight Rings and Size\" width=\"730\" height=\"411\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-kgGMHfEjZg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A loose, spinning engagement ring usually results from a finger size that is too large. Perhaps your ring never fitted properly from day one. Or perhaps it happens seasonally \u2014 the ring has become looser over time. &nbsp;If your ring is not snug, the finger could easily slip. Your finger must make firm contact with the surface around the entire inner surface of the ring. Engagement rings don&#8217;t generally move much because the prominent setting rests alongside your other fingers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-do-wide-rings-fit-better-than-narrow-rings\">Do wide rings fit better than narrow rings?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wider bands or multiple rings make contact with more surface area across the finger. As a result, a wider spread of rings will fit tighter than a single band. A wide expanse of multiple rings (or even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/product\/rld011-verity-1-carat-diamond-stacking-rings-bezel-settings\"><em>stacking diamond rings<\/em><\/a>) will fit like a wide band.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"610\" src=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Wide-set-of-stacking-rings.jpg\" alt=\"Wide set of diamond stacking rings featuring twist engagement ring\" class=\"wp-image-15078\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Wide-set-of-stacking-rings.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Wide-set-of-stacking-rings-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Wide-set-of-stacking-rings-768x551.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Wide set of stacking rings, featuring a central twist ring, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/uk\/education\/shaped-wedding-rings\">shaped diamond wedding ring and shaped diamond eternity ring<\/a>. (By bespoke design via Serendipity Diamonds)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How loose should your wedding ring be?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your wedding ring should sit with a similar snug fit to your engagement ring without being too tight. At the same time, there should be no movement of rings or discomfort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to stop your wedding ring from turning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Suppose your wedding ring continues to turn. Or, if you have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wedding-rings-skinny-fingers-big-knuckles\/\">prominent knuckles<\/a>, we sometimes fit small beads inside a wedding band. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"486\" src=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Arthritic-balls-in-ring-for-skinny-fingers-big-knuckles.jpg\" alt=\"Arthritic balls to prevent a ring from spinning\" class=\"wp-image-21537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Arthritic-balls-in-ring-for-skinny-fingers-big-knuckles.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Arthritic-balls-in-ring-for-skinny-fingers-big-knuckles-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Arthritic-balls-in-ring-for-skinny-fingers-big-knuckles-768x439.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><figcaption><em>Small pips can be added inside the ring to prevent the ring from spinning on the finger. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Engagement ring bands to prevent spinning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some engagement ring bands feature style elements to reduce rings turning on the finger. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/euro-shank-engagement-rings-guide\/\">Euroshank engagement ring<\/a> design features a shank with a squared shape on the outside. This helps to prevent the ring from moving and keeps the band in place. We create this band style through our bespoke design service, available for most engagement ring setting styles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/euroshank-engagement-ring.jpg\" alt=\"Euroshank engagement ring with trilogy setting\" class=\"wp-image-20633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/euroshank-engagement-ring.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/euroshank-engagement-ring-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/euroshank-engagement-ring-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/euroshank-engagement-ring-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/euroshank-engagement-ring-730x730.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/euroshank-engagement-ring-55x55.jpg 55w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><figcaption><em>An example<a href=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/euro-shank-engagement-rings-guide\/\"> of a Euro shank<\/a><\/em> ring design is <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/euro-shank-engagement-rings-guide\/\">less likely to turn on the finger. <\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-difficulty-with-ring-size-and-large-knuckles\">The difficulty with ring size and large knuckles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We discussed at length the difficulty anyone with skinny fingers and large knuckles faced. It can be tricky to get a ring over the knuckle. Once over the knuckle, the ring feels loose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Large-knuckle-with-wedding-ring.jpg\" alt=\"Skinny fingers and big knuckles issue\" class=\"wp-image-14647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Large-knuckle-with-wedding-ring.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Large-knuckle-with-wedding-ring-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Large-knuckle-with-wedding-ring-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Big knuckles can impact the fit of an engagement ring when fingers are very slim<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-do-if-your-engagement-ring-won-t-stay-in-place\">What to do if your engagement ring won&#8217;t stay in place<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The simplest solution would be to arrange for your ring to be professionally re-sized to the correct finger size. Ensure that your ring finger measurement is accurate to ensure the new size is accurate. Choose a finger size that is snug without discomfort. Some people experience a changing finger size. Variations from one week to another impact the ease of determining size. In such circumstances, we recommend choosing a snug size. This site should never feel loose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-temporary-solutions-to-a-loose-ring\">Temporary solutions to a loose ring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are various solutions for ill-fitting rings that are too loose when worn. One example we found involves a cut-to-size spiral of flexible plastic. Unlike metal ring clips, this solution does not scratch the ring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are pretty cheap and a short-term solution for loose rings <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2KwYGnh\">available on various websites including Amazon.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2KwYGnh\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Adjustable-solution-to-make-ring-fit-better.jpg\" alt=\"Temporary solution to help a ring fit better\" class=\"wp-image-15073\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Adjustable-solution-to-make-ring-fit-better.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Adjustable-solution-to-make-ring-fit-better-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Adjustable-solution-to-make-ring-fit-better-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Adjustable-solution-to-make-ring-fit-better-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Adjustable-solution-to-make-ring-fit-better-730x730.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Adjustable-solution-to-make-ring-fit-better-55x55.jpg 55w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-risks-of-a-loose-engagement-ring\">What are the risks of a loose engagement ring?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that if your ring slips sideways, it is at greater risk of sliding off the finger. Ensure you have adequate insurance on your ring, just in case the unthinkable happens. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/uk\/education\/jewellery-insurance\">Jewellery insurance policies&nbsp;<\/a>typically cover the risk of accidental loss or damage to rings. Some insurers go further by covering items for worldwide coverage. Some insurers offer&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/lmg-gemcheck-card-introduced\/\">Gemcheck cards following a claim<\/a> which can be redeemed at retail jewellers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Tension-set-engagement-ring.jpg\" alt=\"Ursula tension set engagement ring more difficult to reduce in size due to tension setting\" class=\"wp-image-15070\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Tension-set-engagement-ring.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Tension-set-engagement-ring-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Tension-set-engagement-ring-768x573.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-consider-the-risks-and-make-sure-you-have-insurance\">Consider the risks and make sure you have insurance.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A ring slipping on the finger can indicate that your ring is too large. This is an issue that affects so many people \u2014 we hear this often. Seek a professional size assessment from a reputable jeweller. Invest in the small cost to have your ring re-sized to alleviate this problem. Your ring will then fit comfortably without moving. On a final note, just in case the worst happens, and your ring is lost, make sure you take out an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/uk\/education\/jewellery-insurance\">engagement ring insurance policy that will protect you from loss and accidental damage<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"659\" src=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Ballerina-engagement-ring-claw-setting.jpg\" alt=\"Ballerina Tiffany style setting with 6 claw design\" class=\"wp-image-15068\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Ballerina-engagement-ring-claw-setting.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Ballerina-engagement-ring-claw-setting-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Ballerina-engagement-ring-claw-setting-768x595.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-getting-your-engagement-ring-sized-ring-styles-to-avoid\">Getting your engagement ring sized &#8211; ring styles to avoid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re likely to need a ring size adjustment in the future, consider how suitable your chosen design is for re-size work. Avoid tension-style ring settings. Changing the ring size impacts the setting. Choose a claw set ring design. Claws are more easily re-tensioned following sizing work. In addition, choose a ring width with substance. Many retail jewellers offer rings with very slim bands. Resizing often thins the band of a ring, so opt for a 2.5mm wide band where possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-effect-of-big-settings-and-thin-bands-on-engagement-ring-fit\">The effect of big settings and thin bands on engagement ring fit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a thin engagement ring band with a very large gemstone setting, the effect can be more pronounced. But only if your ring is incorrectly sized. This is a very good indication that your engagement ring is too large.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"589\" src=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Tanzanite-and-diamond-halo-ring.jpg\" alt=\"Large Tanzanite and diamond halo engagement ring\" class=\"wp-image-15076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Tanzanite-and-diamond-halo-ring.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Tanzanite-and-diamond-halo-ring-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Tanzanite-and-diamond-halo-ring-768x532.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>One of our bespoke Tanzanite and diamond halo engagement rings with a very large gemstone setting.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why do engagement rings turn on the finger? If you&#8217;re one of the many owners of an engagement ring that keeps turning, you might wonder why this happens. Some wearers experience the setting moving out of place &nbsp;\u2014 rarely staying central, correctly positioned. This can be very frustrating, especially if it keeps happening. In extreme<a class=\"moretag\" href=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/engagement-ring-turn-slip-spin-finger\/\"> Read the full article&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9012,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[751],"class_list":["post-8909","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-engagement-rings","tag-engagement-ring-turning"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8909","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8909"}],"version-history":[{"count":51,"href":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8909\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22109,"href":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8909\/revisions\/22109"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9012"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8909"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8909"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8909"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}