Wrist bracelet size: secrets of selection 12/19/2019 – Published in: Choosing jewelry, Jewelry size Views: 1,330

January 28, 2022 The size of a bracelet on a hand, no matter how strange it may sound, is still a controversial value in the world jewelry business. Craftsmen cannot agree among themselves on what parameters to measure jewelry, so dozens of countries have adopted their own standards, which can differ radically from each other and even have negative values. So that the buyer does not get confused in difficult numbers when choosing a piece of jewelry, we will try to figure out how to choose the size of a bracelet for a hand, what will be needed for this without leaving home, and what standard is accepted by Russian manufacturers.

Tips for buying a bracelet

There are some nuances that you should think about before going to a jewelry store:

• Like other volumes of the human body, the size of the wrist is not a constant value. It can increase with weight gain or muscle mass, or with swelling. That's why it's worth measuring the girth immediately before purchasing, even if you remember the length of the jewelry you bought previously.
• How to determine the size of a bracelet? Measure your wrist and add 1 to 3 cm to the resulting figure. But if your palm is narrow, add no more than 2 cm, otherwise the jewelry may come off your hand the moment you take off clothes with narrow sleeves.
• If you intend to buy a chain bracelet, it can fit quite loosely. If the jewelry consists of large elements (gliders), like this glider bracelet with natural garnet, it looks better with a fairly tight fit - an allowance of 1-1.5 cm will be enough. If the length is longer, the decoration may turn inside out.

How to determine the size of an ankle bracelet

A thin chain or a massive ankle decoration is very popular and certainly will not surprise anyone. Determining the size of a bracelet is easy - by analogy with the wrist, measure the circumference of a woman’s leg at the ankle.

We measure the wrist size for the bracelet

The bracelet size is its length in centimeters. Standard sizes are from 16 to 23 cm. Jewelry made of precious metals usually has a clasp, and therefore when purchasing them you need to focus on the circumference of the wrist. If you buy a hard hoop without a clasp, it is also important to take into account the size of the hand for the bracelet and its width, otherwise the palm may not fit through the jewelry. Although if the hoop is open, as in the “Ethno” model, you don’t have to worry about this - such decoration can be slightly expanded when put on.

• The easiest way to measure your wrist is with a tailor's meter.
• If you don’t have it, make do with thread or tape - cut a piece corresponding to the circumference of your arm, and then measure it with a ruler.

After measurements, do not forget to add 1-3 cm to the resulting value.

How to determine the size of a bracelet on a girl’s hand without her knowledge? If she already has a bracelet and it fits her, you can simply measure its length or bring the jewelry with you to the jewelry store. Another method, which, unfortunately, cannot be called accurate, is measuring the cuff. It is important to notice how the sleeve fits on the arm. Knitted cuffs are not suitable for measurements; the most accurate results are obtained from the cuffs of a formal office cotton shirt or blouse.

Despite the advice found on the Internet, it is impossible to determine the size of a woman’s or a man’s bracelet based on the size of their clothing: if you are tall, the clothing may be marked XXL, and its owner may have a narrow wrist, the so-called. “narrow bone”, and, conversely, with relatively small clothing sizes, the width of the wrist can be significant.

The most common sizes of women's bracelets are from 18.5 to 20 cm, men's - from 20 to 23 cm. If you have a non-standard size, the Diva jewelry factory will make a custom-made gold bracelet for you. You can also order product resizing from us.

What else should you consider when choosing a bracelet?

There are dimensionless models on sale - with adjustable length. The ability to adjust greatly simplifies the purchase of jewelry as a gift, but such jewelry is not highly reliable. The connection at the adjustment point is the most unreliable part of the decoration. This is why many jewelry companies don't make gold bracelets that are one size fits all.

Chart of bracelet sizes in different countries

Below we have collected the most common bracelet markings by region:

International sizes are determined only approximately, where XS corresponds to Russian sizes 14-15, S – 15-16, M – 16-17, L – 17-18, XL – 18-19. Determining the size of a bracelet for a woman or a man will not be difficult - the fair half of humanity has markings around the circumference of the wrist that are approximately 2 cm smaller than men's.

What sizes of bracelets are there?

It’s interesting, but in Russia we do not have and do not intend to introduce any size chart for bracelets. It is customary to measure the wrist in centimeters, and, based on this, select the product. Western standards imply converting the size into inches.

1 inch=2.54 centimeters.

Children's Western sizes (classification takes into account age):

• 4.5 inches – up to six months;
• 5 inches - from a year to a year and a half;
• 5.5 inches - up to two years;
• 5.75 inches – up to three;
• 6 inches - up to five:
• 6.5 inches - up to seven;
• 7 inches - up to twelve years.

Adult bracelets (adult sizes follow):

• 7 inches – Petite;
• 7.25 inches – S;
• 7.5 inches – S;
• 7.75 inches – L;
• 8 inches – XL.

Recommendations

• Slave bracelets are at the peak of popularity. Such products should not fit tightly on your hand; when purchasing, you need to focus primarily on the size of the ring. It is recommended to choose a dimensionless option, which you can adjust to the desired size yourself.

Bracelet selected according to hand size

• Men often determine the length of the bracelet in their own way, focusing on personal feelings. Representatives of the stronger sex love it when the jewelry fits tightly to the hand, like a watch. This is due to the peculiarities of work activity: loosely dangling accessories interfere with driving a car, doing repairs, and cling to everything. Beauty is not as important for men as comfort - keep this in mind when planning to purchase jewelry for your loved one .
• Do you want to give a bracelet as a gift, but don’t know how to determine the length? Ask the recipient's loved ones to measure the length of the wristwatch or favorite bracelet he is wearing. If a person does not part with the product, it means that this length is comfortable for him.
• Do not throw away receipts immediately after purchase. It happens that an accessory seems completely suitable, but after a while it turns out that the length is not ideal. In this case, you can go to a jewelry store with a receipt, they will help you adjust the length.
• Remember that wide bracelets should usually be less loose. But the space between the skin and the inner surface of the product must still remain, otherwise the hand will become numb.

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• If you wear several bracelets on your hand at the same time, their length should be different - it will look more impressive.

Consider the recommendations given so as not to make a mistake with your choice and not be disappointed in your purchase.

Size according to manufacturer's figures

Manufacturers usually indicate the size of the product on the product, but few people know what indicators these designations correspond to. Models from different manufacturers may vary, but in general the size markings are similar.

Women's sizes

Size indicators for women's bracelets:

• XS – from 14 to 15.5 cm;
• S – from 15.5 to 16 cm;
• M – from 16 to 17 cm;
• L – from 17 to 18 cm;
• XL – 18-19 cm.

The most common length of women's bracelets is 18 cm, that is, the size corresponds to the designation L.

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Men's sizes

Men's hands are larger than women's, and the numbers for men's bracelets are different. On average, such products vary from 16 cm to 22 cm in length, the following letter designations are used:

• S – 16-17 cm;
• M – 17-18 cm;
• L – 18-19 cm;
• XL – 20-22 cm.

The most common size is XL.

Types of bracelets: how to choose the right one?

The three most interesting facts about bracelets will fit in just a few lines: they were - amulets from evil spirits or indicators of belonging to a certain class, they are and will be - one of the most beloved jewelry by women. According to surveys, the second thing men pay attention to is a woman’s hands - right after they look at the color of her eyes - and this is where bracelets can help you. The Old Russian name for the bracelet is wrist (“metacarpus” was the back of the hand) or hoop. And the wide bracelets that secured the sleeves of clothing were called bracers.

From this article you will learn what kinds of bracelets there are, what to wear them with correctly (and what not to wear them with at all), and how to independently determine the size of your wrist in girth if you can’t wait to quickly choose one of these amazing SOKOLOV jewelry, and even jewelry You can’t reach the salon in 5 minutes of reading the article!

Types of bracelets

The main division of both women's and men's products is into soft and hard bracelets.

Types of hard bracelets

The bracelet in the form of an open ring is distinguished by the absence of a clasp; It is usually made of hard material (precious metal - gold, silver, etc.) The obvious advantages are its universal size and, if the design of the jewelry is quite laconic, good compatibility with almost any type of jewelry.

A snake bracelet has a more complex design: it can be springy or have a spiral shape.

A rim bracelet is a product in the form of a closed ring that does not have clasps: the hand is simply threaded into it. The downside of this decoration is that if you make a mistake with the calculation and choose a product a couple of sizes larger, you can easily lose it.

Types of soft bracelets

Chain bracelets are perhaps the most popular. The width and design of chains vary: elegant thin, with classic or original weaving (large links, geometric shapes), or elegant and luxurious wide. A chain bracelet is often decorated with a variety of pendants - they can be either integral elements of the decoration or changeable (removable). Charm pendants, popular today, can either be attached to a bracelet or strung on it like beads.

The glider bracelet is made up of individual elements (gliders); They are connected to each other by miniature hinges or elastic springs.

Bracelets with inserts - for example, decorative elements made of precious metal (as in the SOKOLOV Gift collection of ready-made gifts) or inlaid with stones.

Watch bracelets are replaceable metal “straps” that are attached to the watch case and serve as an additional stylish accessory to your look. Find fashion tips on what to wear with one of the most trendy jewelry of summer 2018 here.

Slave bracelets are a bracelet connected to a ring through one or more chains.

Anklets - ankle bracelets; They are a thin chain attached to the ankle.

A men's bracelet made of beads can be either emphatically “brutal” and in this case considered a stylistic sign of the stronger sex, or a decoration in a unisex style. Most often it has a more laconic design than “women’s” products.

How to wear bracelets correctly?

The bracelet must be correctly combined with the selected clothing, accessories, other bracelets, as well as earrings and rings, if any. Few people know about the unspoken “regulations” of wearing these wrist jewelry, the basic rules of which read:

• massive, bright and colorful bracelets are “incompatible” in a duet with elegant long thin earrings;
• large beads should not be worn with a bracelet that consists of smaller beads;
• if you hold an evening clutch bag in your right hand, it should also have a bracelet on it;

• give up flashy bracelets if you already prefer a massive necklace or choker;
• when wearing a blouse, top or dress with one sleeve, decorate your bare arm with a bracelet;
• If you put a brooch on the right lapel of a jacket or coat, put the bracelet on your left hand.

How to determine the size of a bracelet?

If you are choosing a bracelet with a clasp, try...

• measure your wrist using a measuring tape or a paper strip: first you should wrap the “meter” around your wrist and determine the “fit” of the future jewelry that is comfortable for you: it should not be too tight or, on the contrary, slide along your hand;
• mark the place where the ends of the tape or paper strip intersect. A measuring tape will immediately show the digital result, and just measure a strip of paper with a ruler.
• the resulting numerical result + 1-2 cm = the actual length of the bracelet. The number of additional centimeters is at your personal discretion: for some it is more convenient to wear a tighter-fitting bracelet, while for others it is more convenient to wear a “loose” bracelet.

If you choose a bracelet in the form of a closed ring without a clasp:

• imagine that you are putting on a bracelet and fold the fingers of your palm so that it can “fit” onto it;
• Measure your palm at the knuckle (the widest part of your palm with your fingers folded) with a measuring tape, or use a paper strip and measure it with a ruler. Ready!

Which bracelet from the article would you add to your jewelry collection right now and why?