The bracelet is a beautiful addition to a discreet evening dress, a bright summer outfit or a business suit. It is important to know how to choose the right bracelet for your hand. A snake-shaped item that tightly frames the hand, or several thin hoops that fall below the wrist, a playful piece of jewelry with charms for a girl, or a massive men’s bracelet with a complex weave are designed to complement the created image. Whether to choose a bracelet according to size or choose an elongated piece of jewelry is up to everyone to decide for themselves.
If you purchase jewelry as a gift to a loved one, you should choose the right length of the bracelet for your hand. It should serve as a real decoration for the hand and preserve the memory of one or another happy event.
How to determine the size of a bracelet on your wrist
Rigid or flexible, silver or gold, the bracelet should fit perfectly on the hand of women or men. This depends on a number of objective and subjective criteria.
To determine the size of a rigid bracelet you need to:
- measure the circumference of your wrist (taking into account the protruding bone);
- add 1.0-1.5 cm to the resulting value;
- compare the resulting figure with the size table.
You can find out the size of a women's or men's wrist bracelet using the table below.
| Men | Women | ||||
| Bracelet size with lock, cm | Marking | Wrist circumference, cm. | Bracelet size with lock, cm | Marking | Wrist circumference, cm. |
| 18 | S | 16-17 | 15-16 | XS | 14-15 |
| 19 | M | 17-18 | 16-17 | S | 15-16 |
| 20 | L | 18-19 | 17-18 | M | 16-17 |
| 21 | XL | 19-20 | 18-20 | L | 17-18 |
| 21-22 | XXL | 20-21 | 20-21 | XL | 18-19 |
Example 1: how to determine the size of a bracelet for a woman’s hand if her wrist circumference is 15.8 cm. According to the table, the indicated value corresponds to size 17 (marked S).
Example 2: determine how many centimeters the length of a bracelet marked L for a man is. This marking corresponds to size 20, i.e. the bracelet is 20 cm long.
The table presents average data. To choose the size of a bracelet for a girl of asthenic type or plus size, you need to make some adjustments to your body type.
In Russia, the average women's size is 16-17, for men it is mainly size 19 or 20.
In the case where the bracelet is supposed to be worn much higher than the wrist (between the wrist and the ulnar part of the hand) or a bracelet in the form of a gold or silver chain, the hoop should fall down - the size is determined individually. For example, a loose hoop bracelet without a clasp should be easy to put on over the wrist, but at the same time not fall off the hand when it is lowered.
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What does bracelet size 0 mean?
The Japanese and French metric system thus denotes the smallest bracelet size. In Russia, size 0 in bracelets corresponds to a wrist circumference of 12.5 cm. The minimum size is typical for bracelets for a child’s hand.
Size-ratio table
In Russia, bracelets are measured in centimeters, based on the circumference of the arm. There is no special size scale. European sizes are indicated in inches. To do this, the number of centimeters is divided by a factor of 2.54. Asian and world ones, including, have a letter designation.
| Wrist circumference | Russian | European | Asian |
| 13,5-15,0 | 14,5-16,0 | 5,71- 6,3 | XS |
| 15,0-16,0 | 16,0-17,5 | 6,3 — 6,89 | S |
| 16,5-17,5 | 17,5-18,5 | 6,89 — 7,28 | M |
| 17,5-18,5 | 18,5-19,5 | 7,28 — 7,68 | L |
| 18,5-20 | 19,5-21 | 7,68 -8,27 | XL |
How to measure your wrist size for a bracelet
In order to select a rigid (tight-fitting) jewelry, you need to measure your wrist for the bracelet. Using a measuring tape, grab your wrist in the fold area - this will be the desired measurement.
If you don't have a measuring tape, you can find out the size of the chain on your wrist using regular thread. After measuring the circumference of your wrist with a thread, attach it to the measuring ruler and determine the required length.
In the case where the bracelet will be located much higher than the wrist, you need to measure the size of the hand in the intended place.
A loose hoop bracelet without a clasp is planned to be worn below the wrist. To do this, you need to find out the size of the girl’s hand (girth of the hand, with the thumb bent towards the palm).
When purchasing jewelry, decide where and how it will be worn and only then proceed to the necessary measurements.
How to determine the length of a bracelet for a gift?
How to find out the size of a girl's bracelet without her knowing? If you want to prepare a surprise and give a piece of wrist jewelry as a gift, but are afraid of making a mistake with the size, then you can measure the length of the existing piece of jewelry that fits perfectly on your wrist. You can try on the cuff of a formal blouse or shirt.
How to choose the right Pandora bracelet size
This decoration is a kind of construction set. Charms and clips are placed on a traditional hard bracelet made of precious or other metal, leather or other materials. The number of additions is individual, each of them has a specific meaning.
Before determining the size of a Pandora bracelet, it is important to consider how it will be used (wrap tightly around the wrist, fall below the wrist, or sit above it). Then the measurements described above should be carried out. Please note that a leather bracelet, unlike a metal bracelet, stretches a little.
In order to choose the size of a bracelet for charms, it is important to know that each of the charms or clips placed on the hoop slightly reduces the useful diameter of the hoop. It is ugly and unacceptable when a hoop bracelet and charm pendants dig into the skin, leaving an unsightly mark and painful sensations.
Only by imagining what material the jewelry will be made of and with what charms and clips can you understand the size of the Pandora bracelet.
Useful tips when choosing the sizes of men's and women's bracelets
- Couldn't measure your wrist circumference? Choose an accessory with a clasp that adjusts the length of the jewelry.
- Confused by the inch size? Multiply it by 2.54 to get the length in centimeters.
- Think in advance about what you want to wear the bracelet with. It should match the ring and clothes.
- When choosing the size of a product, take into account the build of the person who will wear it - wide bracelets are rarely suitable for fragile girls.
- Give preference to high-quality materials, then the decoration will delight its owner for a long time.
- If the jewelry fits too tightly, it may break. Remember this.
That's all the secrets of how to determine the size of a bracelet. They are universal - suitable for both women and men. Use and wear jewelry with pleasure!
How to determine the size of an ankle bracelet
Anklet (anklet bracelet) looks beautiful on the ankle in the form of a single or multi-tiered chain. Beach/summer fashion recommends using a necklace made of beads of the same or different colors to match the outfit. When selecting jewelry, the size of the bracelet is measured by analogy with the traditional one.
The length of the product is determined based on the circumference of the ankle with the addition of 1.0-1.5 cm for a loose fit.
If you choose a profile made of beads, 2.0-2.5 cm is allocated for freedom of fit, since the beads somewhat compact the decoration. In the case of a gold or silver profile with charms, you should also add up to 2.5 cm (depending on the number and material of pendants).
How to measure arm circumference
Choosing the correct size is only possible if the hand girth is measured correctly. There are several ways to do this yourself at home without a measuring tape.
The simplest method . Grasp the wrist of one hand with the thumb and middle finger of the other. Measure the distance with a tape, add 1-2 cm to the resulting value. You can replace your fingers with thread, lace, paper, if you cut it into strips.
Compare the data obtained by this method with the table above, this will be the optimal size for a silver, gold, platinum bracelet.
On a note! Be sure to add 1 to 1.5 cm to the result, otherwise the wrist jewelry will fit tightly and cause discomfort.
And for products made of leather and fabric, you can choose a slightly smaller volume, because during wear the textiles stretch.
How to find out the size of a bracelet with a clasp
Use this principle: cut the braid 25-30 cm long. Wrap it around your wrist, where you wear your watch. Stretch the tape so that it is not too tight, but not in the way. Mark on the braid where the ends intersect.
Unfold the tape and check the result by placing it against a ruler. Then add 3 cm to the data. Proceed as shown in the photo.
Measurements for a bracelet without clasp
In this case, a completely different method is used. Jewelry without a clasp is made quite wide so that the product can be easily put on and taken off. Before purchasing, it is important to take the measurements correctly so that the accessory does not fall off your hand, it must fit comfortably.
You can find out your size for a monolithic bracelet like this: clasp your fingers as if you were putting on a piece of jewelry. Wrap the measuring tape around the protruding part of your hand (where your knuckles are).
Tips on how to secretly find out your wrist size
How to determine the size of a bracelet for a man or a woman without attracting attention? The following examples will help in resolving this issue:
- A similar piece of jewelry will help you choose the right bracelet size for a girl or guy’s hand. Measure any bracelet from the collection of the future gift owner and buy a gift of the same length.
- You can tell a guy's hand size by the cuff of his shirt. It is important to know whether the cuff fits tightly to the wrist.
- If a grandmother or mother wants to give a bracelet to her little granddaughter, choose a product “to grow into.” Buy jewelry with a special sliding clasp. So a child can wear a gift for several years, varying its length.
- If the recipients of the future gift wear a watch, you can measure the size of the bracelet according to the length of the strap along with the watch. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the active, and not the full size of the strap.
- You can choose the size of the bracelet for your loved one by showing imagination and ingenuity. Say, for example, on the occasion the “oath of allegiance” and to top it off, fasten (tie) your and your loved one’s wrists. By the length of the thread you can easily determine the size you are looking for.
Gold bracelet with diamonds (go to the SUNLIGHT catalogue)
Using clever and simple methods, you can always decide on the length of the bracelet without revealing your true intentions.
Bracelets decorate your hands, making them slimmer and more graceful. A correctly selected gold or silver bracelet gives the owner a good mood and a long memory of happy moments in life.
23.03.21
Advice for men. Which hand should I wear the bracelet on?
Modern society, especially youth society, is increasingly abandoning norms in clothing, hairstyle, and makeup. Appearance is a person’s ability to express their individuality. But still, some etiquette rules remain truly useful. For example, the point about which hand a man wears a bracelet on is unknown to many of us. And the rules are simple:
- If a man has a gold wedding ring on his right hand, then it is better to put a silver bracelet on his left. Since these metals do not combine well with each other.
- Gold wrist accessories should be worn on the right wrist.
- Jewelry made of steel looks harmonious on any brush.
In addition, you need to consider how the bracelet should fit on your hand:
- Buy steel jewelry that is loose so that it moves easily on the wrist. That is, choosing an accessory according to the size of the brush in this case is not a prerequisite. Add another 1-1.5 cm to the data obtained on the wrist circumference.
- Leather accessories, on the contrary, should fit snugly to the hand, but not tighten the blood flow. If the owner’s little finger passes between the bracelet and the skin, it means the choice was made correctly.
On a note! In ancient Rus' there was no word bracelet. Hand jewelry worn by both women and men of different classes was called a hoop. That is, what tightens, covers the hands. The same name was given to prison shackles.
Wrist size directly depends on body type - true or myth?
On forums and in life, battles often arise on the topic of the dependence of the sizes of various parts of the body on the body type. If we take as a basis the classical division into asthenics, normosthenics and hypersthenics, then yes, it depends.
- Asthenics: thin people with long thin limbs, not inclined to be overweight. Their wrist will be 16 centimeters in circumference or even less.
- Normosthenics: the “golden mean”, often these are people with a classic athletic build, their wrists are from 16 to 18.5 centimeters.
- Hypersthenics: larger people with a dense build, strongly built, their wrists are 18.5 centimeters or more.
This classification already includes indicators of bone width, which are not affected by other factors, for example, lack or excess weight; the wrist of an adult will no longer change.
Choosing a bracelet is quite an important moment. It is necessary to take into account the size, weaving and reliability of the fastener. The decoration should elegantly highlight the hands, not dangle or cause a feeling of discomfort.
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