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How to Size Rings on eBay Singapore


Before you start shopping for jewellery, make sure you know what size ring you need so that you can achieve a perfect fit every time. Your ring size can be determined by placing a ring that fits you on a professional ring sizer mandrel, using a professional ring sizer, or finding an approximate fit with a ring size chart or finger size strip. Remember to measure your finger at room temperature as well as both the heat and cold can cause your fingers to swell or constrict. When you know what ring size you are, start shopping for rings on eBay Singapore!

Use a Ring Size Chart to Determine Your Ring Size


Use a Ring Size Chart to Determine Your Ring Size

Determine your ring size by using a ring that already fits you. Place this ring over the nearest size circle. The inner edge of the ring should align with the outer edge of the circle. If your ring seems to fit between two sizes, then opt for the larger size.

Ring Size Chart


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Measure Ring Size With a Finger Size Strip


Measure Ring Size With a Finger Size Strip

You can create your own ring sizer to determine what size rings you should be buying. Simply print and cut out the strip below. Insert the narrow end of the sizer through the "cut here" slot. Place the loop around your finger, with the numbers facing the outside, then pull until the fit is snug but comfortable.

Finger Size Strip


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Know When You Can Resize Rings


Know When You Can Resize Rings

Many jewellers will happily adjust a ring two sizes in either direction. However, any extreme adjustments can noticeably impact the look and structure of your jewellery.

Increasing the size of a gold ring or silver ring generally involves the gentle hammering of the ring around a sizing shaft, causing the shank of the ring to thin slightly. Note that in some rings, the end result will not be perfectly round. Some jewellers may choose not resize to a platinum ring because of its density and strength.

If you need to increase a ring more than one full size or to adjust a ring with stones, your jeweller might prefer to make an incision in the ring in order to remove or insert extra metal. Although this adjustment may leave a visible seam or an invisible weak point, a professional jeweller should be able to position any flaws out of sight.


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Jewellery Shopping Checklist


Jewellery Shopping Checklist

Buying jewellery can be an extremely fun and rewarding process, but it’s important for buyers to be consumer savvy as well. Buyers should read thoroughly through the listing description of jewellery items, before committing themselves to a purchase.

  1. Take care when sellers use valuations to indicate the amount of savings on a particular piece of jewellery. Such valuations may not always be correct for the market you are buying in. For example, a seller may suggest a diamond has been valued at $2,000, however in actual fact, if the diamond was resold onto the market, this may not actually reflect what the seller would receive for it.

  2. Ensure that you read the seller’s description to locate the material condition of the jewellery that you’re interested in buying. For example, if you’re interested in buying a gemstone, try to find out if the gemstone has been treated with extra coating or materials to improve its appearance (as opposed to an untreated gemstone). If you can’t locate this information then it’s highly recommended that you ask the seller directly, so that you are able to get a better idea of the actual quality of the gemstone.

  3. Be aware of any jewellery terminology being used by sellers. Sellers may use common terms in their listing descriptions, which are known within the jewellery industry, but not commonly known or understood by consumers. For example, the word “synthetic” is actually another term for “artificial”. If you’re not sure of what a particular word means, then don’t hesitate to ask the seller directly or to seek external advice.

  4. Ensure that you confirm with sellers about the country of origin of a piece of jewellery. For example, if the seller describes a gemstone as a Tanzanian emerald, it’s best to check with the seller if the emerald has actually been mined in Tanzania rather than assuming it has been.


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Find Rings on eBay Singapore


Find Rings on eBay Singapore

Once you know what size ring you need, visit eBay Singapore's Jewellery & Watches portal, click on Other and start searching for items.

  • Keyword search: Search eBay Singapore listing titles for specific words. For example, if you want to find a platinum ring, type "platinum ring" (without quotation marks) into the Search box. Click "Search title and description" to expand your results. Visit eBay Singapore's Search Tips page for more tips on searching with keywords.

If you can't find exactly what you want, try shopping eBay Stores, or save a search on My eBay and eBay Singapore will email you when a match becomes available.


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Buy Rings With Confidence


Buy Rings With Confidence

Before making your purchase, make sure you know exactly what you're buying, research your seller, and understand how eBay Singapore and PayPal protect you.

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Know your purchase

Carefully read the details in item listings.

  • Figure delivery costs into your final price. If you spend a lot of money, make sure the seller will insure the item when it is sent.

  • If you want more information, ask by clicking the "Ask seller a question" link under the seller's profile.

  • Always make sure to complete your transaction on eBay Singapore (with a bid or Buy It Now). Transactions conducted outside of eBay Singapore are not covered by eBay Singapore protection programmes.

  • Never pay for your eBay Singapore item using instant cash wire transfer services through Western Union or MoneyGram. These payment methods are unsafe when paying someone you do not know.

Know your seller

Research your seller so you feel positive and secure about every transaction.

  • What is the seller's Feedback rating? How many transactions have they completed? What percentage of positive responses do they have?

  • What do buyers say in their Feedback? Did the seller receive praise?

  • Most top eBay Singapore sellers operate like retail stores and have return policies. Do they offer a money-back guarantee? What are the terms and conditions?

Buyer protection

In the unlikely event that a problem arises during your transaction, eBay Singapore and PayPal are there for you.

  • Pay safely with PayPal: PayPal enables you to pay without the seller ever seeing your bank account or credit card numbers. In fact, PayPal protects buyers 100% against unauthorised payments from their accounts. Plus, with PayPal Buyer Protection, your purchase can be covered up to US$1,000.

  • eBay Singapore Security Centre: Visit the Security Centre to learn how to protect your account and use eBay Singapore's quick and efficient resolution tools.


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Need More Help?


Need More Help?

Visit our help pages or start a thread on one of our Community Discussion Boards - If you have a quick question that needs answering, try posting it on our community Answer Centre - there's bound to be a seasoned eBay Singapore veteran with just the information you're looking for!


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