Here's How to Keep a Ring From Spinning on Your Finger

An engagement or wedding ring should fit snugly on your finger—not so much that it feels uncomfortable, but enough so that it doesn't easily slide off. If you've noticed that you can easily spin your ring around your finger, you might be wondering how to keep a ring from spinning. After all, if a ring is able to be manipulated in that way, that means it could potentially come off your finger at a very inopportune time, and the last thing anyone wants is to lose something as precious as an engagement ring or wedding ring (or any ring they love, for that matter).

To find out exactly how to keep a ring from spinning, we reached out to expert jewelers. They gave us tips on how to ensure your ring stays where it belongs—on your finger. Read on to find out how to stop your ring from spinning.

In this article:

• Why do Rings Spin on Your Finger?
• How to Keep a Ring From Spinning

Why do Rings Spin on Your Finger?

There are two main reasons a ring would spin on your finger: improper fit and design. If your dream engagement ring is spinning around, here are the common culprits.

Your Ring is too Big

"One of the main reasons that a ring spins on the finger is because it's too large," says Vanessa Walilko, jeweler and owner of jewelry and wearable art company Kali Butterfly. "Our knuckles are larger than the finger bones themselves. Sometimes that little bit of difference can mean that the size that you need for the ring to go smoothly over the knuckle is slightly too large for the finger itself." You may also find that your ring is suddenly too big on your finger if you've recently lost weight and your ring size has changed.

The Center Stone Is too Big and High

Design also factors into this. The size of the diamond and how high it is set can play a role here, explains Ashley Taylor, co-founder and lead jewelry designer at Taylor Custom Rings. "The larger the center stone and the higher it's set, the more it tends to submit to gravity and end up dangling from the bottom of your finger," she says.

The Balance Is Off

A thinner band and large center stone can also cause a spinning ring, Walilko says, explaining that the ring might spin if the weight isn't balanced. "If the ring has a thin band and a large stone, the weight of the stone might make the ring spin or fall to one side, which is even more obvious if the ring is also slightly too large," she says. And Taylor notes that thinner bands in general tend to spin more than wider bands.

How to Keep a Ring From Spinning

If your ring is spinning on your finger because the center stone is large and the band is wide, there's unfortunately not much you can do (aside from getting a new ring). However, if your ring is spinning on your finger because it's too large, don't stress— you can have your engagement ring resized, and a fix is usually pretty easy and doesn't always involve going to a jeweler. Here's how to keep a ring from spinning on your finger.

Have a Jeweler Size It Down

The best and easiest option is to have your ring sized down by an experienced jeweler. While Taylor notes that this is the most effective way to keep your ring in place, she adds that it's not foolproof. "It can be difficult to size the ring down enough to prevent a ring from spinning when your knuckle is significantly bigger than the lower part of your finger where your ring sits," she says. However, the bright side of this is that if the ring barely fits over your knuckle, then it likely won't be at risk of falling off your finger. The Knot Vendor Marketplace is a great free tool to find a professional jeweler near you to do this.

Add Sizing Beads Into the Band

Professional jewelers are also able to add permanent ring guards to your ring for a more snug fit. "Jewelers can insert a couple of small gold or platinum sizing beads into the inside of the band," Taylor says. "This can allow the ring to slip over your knuckle and limit the spinning once it is on." She recommends this if the ring can't be sized down since it's not as effective as having a smaller ring size. Note that eternity bands can't be sized down and will require beads or similar on the inside.

Buy Your Own Size Adjuster

If you don't want to alter your ring permanently or if you have to wait a while before you can get to a jeweler, Walilko recommends a quicker fix: buy your own ring sizers or ring spacers. "They're typically made of polyurethane and either wrap around the band or sit on the inside of the band," she explains. "You can also get gold-filled ring guards, which also sit on the inside of the band and clamp to the ring band itself for stability." Taylor also recommends plastic size adjusters as a budget-friendly option, noting that they come in packs with multiple sizes so you can fit the one that works for you.

• Gold Filled Ring Size Adjuster: $16 | Etsy
• 5 Stars United Ring Guards: $10 | Amazon
• Mckanti Ring Sizer Adjuster Kit (38 pieces): $7 | Amazon
• Silicone Ring Adjuster (8 pieces): $33 | Walmart

DIY Your Own Ring Size Adjuster

Another quick fix is to make your own size adjuster. Walilko explains that you can wrap the band with string or wire on the underside of the ring. "You can customize how much string or wire to use to make the ring as snug as you need to fit properly," she says. She recommends using precious metal wire for this if that's what you're going to do.

• 14K Gold Wire: $7 | Etsy