To all you ring lovers out there who feel tormented by your larger knuckles, fret no longer.  We completely understand and know the struggle is real. You put on a ring, and it’s either too large and wobbly, or it’s so tight you irritate your knuckles each time you go to take it off.  

Never did I realize before working in fine jewelry, how many people are actually unhappy with the shape of their hands! There are tapered fingers with a smaller knuckle and wider base. And knotted fingers, which are thin fingers with larger knuckles.

Hands come in many different shapes and sizes, and all fingers are unique.  Follow along as we guide you through some solutions to find a perfect fit with thin fingers and larger knuckles.

Most people are actually putting on or removing their rings incorrectly and are completely unaware of it. Instinctively you may want to pull up and continue tugging on the ring, which causes the skin to bunch up to the knuckle making it even more difficult to remove. 

The best way to get a ring off is to relax your hand so it is slightly bent, with the skin over your knuckles lying smooth instead of wrinkled. Use your thumb to push the ring from underneath so that a gap is created between the ring and your finger. Rock the ring back and forth with a slight wiggle as you move it forward towards your knuckle. Continue wiggling and it should slip off easily once you've worked it over the knuckle.

These are easy, low-cost solutions for larger knuckles.  There are a variety of options available online.  The silicone guard that wraps like a coil seems to be the most comfortable and preferred over the silicone tubes, although those also provide a great alternative.  The silicone guards provide for easy on and off, as well as nearly invisible comfort.  Simply replace the silicon guard as frequently as you deem fit.  

A metal ring guard, while previously a popular option, is now secondary to the silicone guards.  The rubbing of the metal against the shank (the base) of your ring can frequently create scratches, which will eventually need polishing.  

Sizing beads and speed bumps offer a fairly simple solution for large knuckles.  However, there is a certain amount of trial and error associated with this process. Sizing beads and bumps are not an exact science.  The beads are a small amount of metal in the same metal type as your ring, soldered in two points at the inside of the base of your ring in the back.  This allows the ring to slide smoothly over your knuckle, while creating a type of anchor which assists in gripping the base of your finger once in. 

The speed bump works the same way except it’s two pieces of wire shaped like a crescent moons and soldered in the back of the ring, which makes it less wobby once it’s past the knuckle. Depending on the size of your finger and the type of ring, this may provide an excellent solution for your larger knuckle.  

Consider the size of the shank as thicker bands are actually more difficult to take off than slimmer ones.  Due to the larger surface area you have less wiggle room to move the ring over your knuckle and off your finger.  Luckily, most of the ring bands at Emily Amey Jewelry are in the thinner side, which are preferable for slim fingers with sider knuckles.

Our handmade stacking bands can offer an alternative option for those who love a wider look.  Thinner bands will be easier to get on and off, and therefore creating your ideal look once all is stacked together.  Pro-tip for wearing stacking bands, put each ring on one of a time, rather than all at once!

You may find your wide knuckle a nuisance, however that should not keep you from wearing a handmade Emily Amey ring. We're always here to assist with sizing help, contact us HERE.