Before buying any piece of jewelry, one needs to assess certain factors. The most basic question to be answered; does it look good on me? Similar to a clothing purchase, one should try the piece on since each of us have different body shapes and skin tones. Another important point to consider is what type of lifestyle the wearer enjoys. For example, someone with an extremely active lifestyle may want to reconsider purchasing an extremely delicate ring.
Age plays a role in determining which kinds of rings look good on which hand and finger shapes. Younger women should wear smaller rings, which complement youthful skin and delicate proportions. Rings with small gemstones and those with narrower bands and simple designs are appropriate.
Hand and finger shape also plays a role in deciding which piece is best. Those with long, slender fingers have the most options. They can wear just about any style with the exception of delicate rings, which may be "lost" on long. slender fingers. Shorter fingers need more vertical designs since rings that stand up slightly off the finger produce the impression of length for the finger. One with shorter fingers should avoid wider rings that completely cover the finger between the knuckles. Those with plump fingers look best in rings with angular and asymmetrical designs because they minimize the roundness of the finger.
Similarly, those with cubby hands look slimmer with an elongated ring design and rounder with a round ring. Women with large, big-boned fingers and or hands should look for rings with broadness to draw attention away from the hand and fingers and toward the beautiful ring!