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Miriam Haskell
USINFO | 2013-05-31 15:34
Slinky chain plated in pot black and embellished with geometric patterns of Swarovski crystals. Bracelet measures 1.75 inches in width and is 7.5 inches in length. Hidden box and tongue closure. But when it comes to choose a right bracelet you’ve got listen to me.
Whether you initially choose a snug or very loose fitting bracelet, keep in mind if you intend to wear just a couple of beads/charms or eventually fill the bracelet completely, and what size charms; small silver and/or large Murano glass ~ the more charms, the tighter it becomes.
Using a fabric tape measure or even string (to later measure against a ruler) comfortably measure around the widest section of your wrist that you intend to wear the bracelet on. Or if buying a bracelet as a surprise gift for a loved one - try measuring the inside of their wristwatch. Then to that length, add approximately 25-40 mm (1" - 1.5") more for the ideal bracelet size.
The Pandora bracelets shown below have been photographed on my 16cm wrist. If your wrist is 17cm then you know the 20cm length bracelet will be as close fitting on your wrist as the19cm bracelet is on mine. I however wear a Pandora 23cm bracelet, as its sits above my watch, and like to be a able to roll it off over my hand.
But do keep in mind if buying for a teenage girl, that even if her wrist is 16 or 17cm, her hand will usually be smaller than that of a woman over 25, and I've found 7" /18cm bracelets with small sized charms offer a nice fit without falling off her hand.
Whether you initially choose a snug or very loose fitting bracelet, keep in mind if you intend to wear just a couple of beads/charms or eventually fill the bracelet completely, and what size charms; small silver and/or large Murano glass ~ the more charms, the tighter it becomes.
Using a fabric tape measure or even string (to later measure against a ruler) comfortably measure around the widest section of your wrist that you intend to wear the bracelet on. Or if buying a bracelet as a surprise gift for a loved one - try measuring the inside of their wristwatch. Then to that length, add approximately 25-40 mm (1" - 1.5") more for the ideal bracelet size.
The Pandora bracelets shown below have been photographed on my 16cm wrist. If your wrist is 17cm then you know the 20cm length bracelet will be as close fitting on your wrist as the19cm bracelet is on mine. I however wear a Pandora 23cm bracelet, as its sits above my watch, and like to be a able to roll it off over my hand.
But do keep in mind if buying for a teenage girl, that even if her wrist is 16 or 17cm, her hand will usually be smaller than that of a woman over 25, and I've found 7" /18cm bracelets with small sized charms offer a nice fit without falling off her hand.
