Ring Sizes

Finding the perfect fit for your ring is essential for comfort and security. At Midnight Diamonds, we use a bespoke ring sizing system, so please refer to our unique size chart below. This system corresponds to UK ring sizes, ensuring a familiar reference point for our customers. While online tools and mobile apps can be a great starting point for measuring your size, it’s important to remember that their accuracy can vary. We highly recommend using a reputable ring sizing app or our printable guide to get the most precise measurement possible. However, we understand that finding the exact size can be challenging, which is why we offer a convenient resizing service for a small fee plus postage and packaging. This way, you can purchase with confidence, knowing that your Midnight Diamonds ring will fit you perfectly.

Download Size Guide  – HERE

Stage 1: Preparation

Gather your measurement tools:

  • A thin strip of paper (about 1cm wide) or a piece of non-stretchy string.

  • A pen or marker.

  • A ruler with millimeter (mm) markings.

Stage 2: Measuring the Circumference

  1. Wrap: Wrap the paper or string around the base of the finger you want to measure.

  2. Fit: Make sure it is snug but comfortable—exactly how you’d want a ring to feel.

  3. Check Knuckles: Slide the wrap up to your knuckle. If it’s too tight to pass over the knuckle easily, loosen your wrap slightly and re-measure.

  4. Mark: Use your pen to mark the exact point where the paper or string overlaps.

Stage 3: Determining Your MD Size

Lay the paper flat against your ruler and measure the distance from the start to your mark in millimeters (mm). This is your circumference. Use the table below to find your MD Size:

 

MD SizeUK SizeInternal Diameter (mm)Circumference (mm)
6H14.6 mm45.9 mm
7I15.0 mm47.1 mm
8J15.3 mm48.0 mm
9J ½15.6 mm49.0 mm
10K15.9 mm50.0 mm
11L16.2 mm50.9 mm
12M16.6 mm52.2 mm
13N16.9 mm53.1 mm
14O17.2 mm54.1 mm
15P17.5 mm55.0 mm
16P ½17.8 mm56.0 mm
17Q18.2 mm57.2 mm
18R18.5 mm58.1 mm
19S18.8 mm59.1 mm
20T19.1 mm60.0 mm
21U19.4 mm61.0 mm
22V19.7 mm61.9 mm
23W20.1 mm63.2 mm
24X20.4 mm64.1 mm
25Y20.7 mm65.1 mm

 

Pro-Tips for Accuracy

  • Time of Day: Fingers tend to swell slightly throughout the day. For the best fit, measure in the evening when your fingers are at their largest.

  • Temperature: Never measure when your hands are cold; your fingers can be up to half a size smaller than usual.

Download Size Guide  – HERE

Diamond Clarity

Clarity reflects the purity of a diamond or the inclusions and blemishes in a diamond. The inclusions and blemishes impact a diamond’s ability to let in light and reflect its brilliance. Inclusions are interior irregularities and blemishes are exterior irregularities. These imperfections are not flaws, but rather the natural fingerprint of every diamond. Often, we can see these only under a powerful microscope or jeweler’s loupe, and they do not visibly affect the appearance or beauty of a diamond. Large inclusions can affect the scintillation of a diamond considerably be absorbing the light passing through. Some inclusions are coloured too, the most common one being “Nats”- a black inclusion, which is considerably big, and can be easily spotted by the naked eye. The larger or more numerous the inclusions the less valuable the diamond.

Internationally, diamonds are graded by labs according to the following grades:

  • FL Flawless: These diamonds are completely clean and have no inclusions or blemishes detectable under 10x magnification. They are extremely rare and expensive.
  • IF Internally Flawless: These diamonds have no detectable inclusions but may have some surface blemishes under 10x magnification. They are very rare and very valuable.
  • VVS1/VVS2 Very Very Slightly Included: Inclusions and blemishes are extremely difficult for even a skilled gemologist to detect under 10x magnification, usually visible only under a powerful microscope.
  • VS1/VS2 Very Slightly Included: Inclusions and blemishes are detectable under 10x magnification, but are minor flaws that do not impact the diamond’s beauty and are totally invisible to the naked eye.
  • SI1/SI2 Slightly Included: Inclusions and blemishes are easily noticeable under 10x magnification and may also be visible to the naked eye.
  • I1, I2, I3 Included: Inclusions and blemishes are obvious under 10x magnification and typically visible to the naked eye. These flaws may negatively impact the transparency and or brilliance of the diamond.