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Sizing & Fit

Ring sizes, garment measurements and the conversions where most mistakes happen. The number that matters is not on the label — it is on the chart, and it needs to be read against the return window before you order.

Where to start

Glossary terms

Resizing Tolerance
How far a ring can be resized before the design is compromised.
Setting: Bezel, Prong & Pavé
The three common ways metal holds a stone — each with different durability.
Bias Cut
Fabric cut at 45° to the grain so it stretches and drapes diagonally.

The short list

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