The Anatomy of A Ring

Use our Ring Anatomy Guide to help you with ring terminology. This can be useful when working with a customization or custom consultation.

Rings

Components and Terminology

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Pearls


Ring Profile

A shank is the bottom portion of a ring that sits under the finger. When a shank breaks, cracks or is too thin, it's time to replace or re-shank the ring.


Outside Profile

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Flat against the finger, flat away from the finger

Flat surface against the finger, domed surface away from the finger

Rounded surface against the finger, 2-sided peaked surface away from the finger

Flat surface against the finger, domed surface away from the finger, with narrow polished edges


Inside Profile

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Rounded against the finger, domed away from the finger, thickness approximately 70% of the Comfort Fit

Rounded surface against the finger, domed surface away from the finger

Rounded surface against the finger, domed surface away from the finger, thickness approximately 15% greater than the Comfort Fit

Flat surface against the finger, domed surface away from the finger, with narrow polished edges.

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