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10 Sneaky (But Sweet) Ways to Find Out Your Partner’s Ring Size Without Them Knowing
Planning a surprise proposal? One of the biggest hurdles is finding out your partner’s ring size without giving away the big moment. Don’t worry — you’re not the only one searching Google in secret. Whether your partner is super observant or just hard to shop for, we’ve got you covered with stealthy, creative, and sentimental ways to get the info you need.
- Borrow a Ring (Carefully!)
If they wear rings on their ring finger (or one close in size), “borrow” it when they’re not wearing it — maybe when they’re sleeping, showering, or at the gym. Bring it to a jeweller to measure, or trace the inside on a piece of paper for reference.
💡 Tip: Make sure it’s for the correct hand — left and right hands can differ in size!
- Ask a Trusted Friend or Sibling
Reach out to someone close to your partner — a sibling, best friend, or roommate who might know the ring size already. If not, enlist their help in a way that doesn’t raise suspicion.
“We should go try on rings for fun!” is a line a bestie can easily drop during a casual shopping trip.
- Use a Ring Sizer While They Sleep
This one’s for the bold and brave. You can buy a soft plastic ring sizer or printable paper version and gently slip it onto their finger while they sleep. Be very gentle — no sudden movements!
⚠️ Pro tip: This works best for deep sleepers. Do a few dry runs with their other fingers first to avoid waking them up.
- Play the “Guess My Size” Game
Turn it into a playful moment. Casually compare hand sizes and say, “Your fingers are so small — I bet your ring size is a J or L?” Gauge their reaction or turn it into a flirty guessing game.
Bonus: They may just tell you without realizing what you’re up to.
- Trace Their Ring on Soap or Paper
If you can sneak a ring away but can’t take it to a jeweller, press it into a bar of soap or trace the inner and outer circle on a piece of paper. Bring that to a jeweller — many can get a very close estimate from that.
- Ask Their Parents
Especially if they’re close, a parent might have bought them a ring before or even know their size from baby rings or past gifts. Just be sure they can keep a secret!
- Check Jewellery They Don’t Wear Often
Look for rings in their jewellery box or drawer that they don’t wear often — less risk of them noticing it’s gone for a few hours. Just check which hand and finger they wore it on.
- Make a “Pinterest Trap”
Ask about future goals, weddings, or dream styles and suggest they make a Pinterest board (or revisit one). Often, people include their ring size in wedding boards — especially if they secretly hope you’ll peek.
- Get Crafty with a “Gift”
Give them a silly ring as part of a joke or a “mood ring” style gift. Ask to try it on for size, and then say something like, “I wonder what size you are? I want to get one that fits.”
- Enlist a Jeweller’s Help
Take them “window shopping” and stop by a jewellery store just for fun. Say you’re killing time or buying a birthday gift for your mum or sister. Casually try things on together — the jeweller can help sneakily measure both of you for “fun.”
Final Thoughts:
It’s all about the surprise and the sentiment. Getting the ring size just right is important, but so is the story you’ll get to tell later. And worst case? You get to go ring shopping again together — this time as fiancés 💍
