Buying a bracelet online can leave you wondering if it will fit properly. Bracelet size measurements on this site are measured according to the inner circumference rather than the length. The reason for this is because if large beads are used they take up more of the inner curcumference than a small bead would, leaving your wrist with less space to fit into. This usually means you would need to buy a longer length to compensate for this. By measuring the inner circumference each time, I feel that you get a better idea of fit. Here's what to do:
- Measure your wrist between the wrist bone and the base of your hand using a flexible measuring tape and keeping close to your skin. This will give you your actual wrist measurement but not your bracelet size.
- To find your bracelet size, you need to add more length so that the bracelet sits comfortable on your wrist and fastening is easier. The average length to add tends to be about 1.3cm (0.5 inch) however, this will vary depending on how tight or loose you like to wear your bracelets.
- Once you have added on your preferred additional length all you need to do is look for the bracelet size which approximately matches this total.
- As an example, lets say you have a wrist measurement of 16.5cm (6.5 inch) and want to add 1.3cm (0.5 inch) giving you a total measurement of 17.8cm (7 inch). You should therefore look for a bracelet size of approximately 17.8cm (7 inch).
Memory wire bracelets have no clasp and are basically a one-size bracelet. However, the size of the beads can affect the size of the inner circumference and heavier beads can open out the memory wire making the inner circumference larger so I have given bracelet sizes for best fit. Likewise, stretch bracelets are meant to be one size fits all but I have given best fit sizes due to the effect bead sizes can have on the inner circumference.
Hope this helps. If you have any questions at all please contact me.
