This comes slightly larger than standard size but not enough to make a significant difference. I think ordering down a size would have made it too small. It isn't as dark as other stainless steel jewelry I have seen and I like that. It could be mistaken for platinum or white gold and is seemless and comfortable. I bought it because I wanted a thumb ring to wear with silver and white gold jewelry as the gold thumb ring I was wearing stood out too much with silver and white gold.