Over time your finger will adjust to the size of your ring, and you’ll often see an indentation at the wearing position if your ring is tight. After years, fingers and/or knuckles usually get bigger. It’s best to have your ring resized while you can still take it off.

How often does Ring size change?

Getting Your Ring Resized It’s normal to get a ring resized about two or three times, but any more than that can take a toll. “Resizing up or down more than one full size is like an earthquake for the ring,” says Lanore.

Do fingers get thinner with age?

“As we age, the natural fat cushions in our hands begins to decrease,” says Dr. David E. Bank, president of the New York State Society for Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery. “The skin on the back of the hands is extremely thin, so any loss of fat padding will be very noticeable.