Why this guide shows more than one size system
Fiji shoppers can encounter jewellery from local, regional and international markets. Regional Australian and New Zealand retailers often use UK-style letter sizes, while imported US products use numbered sizes. European brands may label rings by circumference. A useful Fiji guide therefore needs to translate between systems rather than invent a separate national number.
The calculator treats AU/NZ/UK letters as the primary regional display, but the underlying result is always the physical inner circumference and diameter. This keeps the answer useful when the seller's labels differ.
How circumference and diameter describe the same ring
Circumference follows the entire inner edge of the ring. Diameter crosses the centre from one inner edge to the opposite inner edge. The mathematical relationship is circumference equals diameter multiplied by ฯ. A ring measuring 19.1 mm across has an inner circumference close to 60 mm and is approximately AU/NZ/UK S.
How Fiji's warm, humid climate can affect a home measurement
Heat and activity can temporarily increase finger volume. The correct response is not to apply a fixed tropical adjustment, because individual changes vary. Measure on multiple occasions when your hands feel comfortable and normal. A ring should pass over the knuckle with mild resistance and sit securely without pain, numbness or a deep indentation.
Why a paper strip is only an estimate
Paper angle, tension, thickness and the width of the pen mark can all change the circumference reading. A correctly fitting ring measured with a calliper is often more repeatable, while a jeweller's gauge is better for valuable purchases. Home sizing is most useful for narrowing the likely range before confirmation.
What to send an overseas seller
Send a clear message containing the finger circumference in millimetres, the existing-ring inner diameter if available, and the calculator's AU/NZ/UK, US and EU matches. Ask the seller to identify the closest size in its own manufacturing chart. This is safer than sending only โsize 7โ or โsize Oโ without naming the system.
Returns and resizing deserve attention
When a ring must travel internationally, exchanging it can involve delivery time, additional postage and possible customs procedures. Read the returns and resizing policy before ordering. Some metals and designs can be resized easily, while full-eternity, tension-set or heavily engraved rings may not be adjustable.