First of all, we have the BEST SCHOOL RING on the planet. I LOVE to explain to people all over the globe, where it is from and what it means. As a jeweler in Aggieland though, I am constantly surprised how many new ring recipients get their rings back sized too large. Who wants to get that beauty in, only to send it back for sizing? I wanted to give a few tips to anyone interested.
1) Do not walk (or run like a rabid deer) across campus to get your ring fitted when ordering. You walk, probably very excitedly, across campus, causing the maroon blood in your torso to move away from your core, to keep your temperature regulated. Your finger size is now larger than in your normal state. I recommend driving to order your ring or leisurely walking, biking, etc.
2) The Aggie Ring is often the first ring some men may have worn. A ring should not fit loose. It is not a t-shirt. A proper fit should give you a bit of trouble over your knuckle. Most of you young bucks have a finger diameter smaller than your knuckle. You want as small a size, as will go over your knuckle. Put the sizer all the way up and onto your finger, then pull it off. The one that doesn't easily come off, is likely the one you need. You should not have to fight it though.
3) The Aggie Ring is often the largest width ring most young women may have worn. You may know your little silver ring you wear is a size 6 for example. Because of the width of the Aggie Ring, you may well find yourself needing a 6.25 on the same finger your size 6 ring fits on so well.
4) Insure your Aggie Ring and all jewelry! Get an appraisal, and have the ring insured. It will cost you a lot more to buy the second one, and I would like you not not ever experience that pit in your stomach. Make certain you are covered for 'Mysterious Disappearance' on your policy. If you left it in the restroom by the sink at a crowded place, then realized it and went back... (see pit in stomach), you would want to be covered. That is more likely the way it would disappear, than theft from home, etc.
I hope this helps! GIG EM!
God's Peace
1) Do not walk (or run like a rabid deer) across campus to get your ring fitted when ordering. You walk, probably very excitedly, across campus, causing the maroon blood in your torso to move away from your core, to keep your temperature regulated. Your finger size is now larger than in your normal state. I recommend driving to order your ring or leisurely walking, biking, etc.
2) The Aggie Ring is often the first ring some men may have worn. A ring should not fit loose. It is not a t-shirt. A proper fit should give you a bit of trouble over your knuckle. Most of you young bucks have a finger diameter smaller than your knuckle. You want as small a size, as will go over your knuckle. Put the sizer all the way up and onto your finger, then pull it off. The one that doesn't easily come off, is likely the one you need. You should not have to fight it though.
3) The Aggie Ring is often the largest width ring most young women may have worn. You may know your little silver ring you wear is a size 6 for example. Because of the width of the Aggie Ring, you may well find yourself needing a 6.25 on the same finger your size 6 ring fits on so well.
4) Insure your Aggie Ring and all jewelry! Get an appraisal, and have the ring insured. It will cost you a lot more to buy the second one, and I would like you not not ever experience that pit in your stomach. Make certain you are covered for 'Mysterious Disappearance' on your policy. If you left it in the restroom by the sink at a crowded place, then realized it and went back... (see pit in stomach), you would want to be covered. That is more likely the way it would disappear, than theft from home, etc.
I hope this helps! GIG EM!
God's Peace