A Guide To Determining Your Necklace, Bracelet or Watch Size

Necklaces

So you found the perfect piece of handcrafted designer jewelry on line but are not sure if it will fit you properly? Do not let that prevent you from ordering. Most artisan jewelry web sites include measurements in their beaded jewelry descriptions. Armed with the information below and the artisans information you can easily determine what size you need and if that unique beaded jewelry piece will fit you.

Start by determining how do you want your beaded necklace to fit. First find a soft tape measure or a piece of string and a ruler. Then stand in front of the mirror and consider where on your neck or chest you want the bottom of the necklace to rest. Take the tape measure or string and starting at the back of your neck drape the tape or string down to the desired resting place on your neck or chest then around to the back of your neck to meet up with the other end of the tape or string. Use your fingers to pinch the tape or string to mark the desired measurement. If you used a tape measure look at the measurement you have marked, if you used a string, use the ruler to determine the measurement of the string. Now that you have your measurement you can determine if that beautiful beaded necklace will fit.

Below are basic guidelines for beaded necklace sizing

Choker style, fits snug around the neck; 15 - 16 inches

Resting on the collarbone; 18 inches

A few inches below the collar bone to a few inches below the neckline; 20 - 24 inches

Mid to low chest; 28 - 30 inches

Bracelets and Watches

Sizing custom beaded bracelets or beaded watches are similar to sizing beaded necklaces. Use a soft tape measure or piece of string to determine the diameter of your wrist. First decide where you want the bracelet or watch to rest on your wrist. Watches, cuff bracelets and bracelets with a big focal bead should fit fairly snug other styles should fit a bit looser. Wrap the tape measure or string around your wrist at the desired location. Be sure to leave some wiggle room for comfort. Use your fingers to pinch the tape or string to mark the desired measurement. If you used a tape measure look at the measurement you have marked, if you used a string, use the ruler to determine the measurement of the string. Now that you have your measurement you can determine if that beautiful beaded bracelet or beaded watch will fit.

Below are basic guidelines for beaded bracelet/watch sizing

Petite; 6 1/4 - 6 3/4 inches

Average; 7 - 1/2 inches

Generous; 7 3/4 - 8 1/4 inches

Deonne Moyers is the designer and proprietor of D's Beads a web site offering beautiful designer beaded jewelry and beaded accessories and gifts. http://www.dsbeads.com

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