The simple guide to measurements of chian necklaces and bracelets

We get asked a lot how to know the size of my necklace or bracelet and in principle there are many guides around the web to measure and reach the desired size, but we decided to spoil you with a very easy and simple guide that you can measure yourself and decide what length of necklace or bracelet you should purchase.

Chain size guide Necklaces in principle have no rules and anyone can wear whatever length they want and it depends on many factors such as your style, body shape of course, if the necklace will be worn alone or in combination with other necklaces, what outfit you are wearing at the time, etc... We have prepared a really simple guide for you that will help you decide on the length of the perfect chain for you.

* You should make your own adjustments, depending on body structure, neck, clothing height and other accessories in the total look, but in principle there are some general lengths for the necklaces.

- The shortest size - the choker - a short chain 35 cm (14 in) long that is worn tightly around the neck. - The delicate classic size - prince or princess - 42-45 cm (16.5-18 in) medium size classic chain, but not too tight to the neck, you can still breathe. - The standard size - everyday - a 50 cm (20 in) chain in normal length that usually comes under the shirt collar, a little above the chest. - Long chain - opera - about 60 cm (24 in) long, a chain that rests on the chest.

Now this is a long chain. - A really long chain - rope - about 70 cm (27.5 in) or even more sometimes, it's already a really long chain that usually reaches the chest and even below it. It's not a chain, it's more of a long rope :)

The image is for illustration only - there may be changes depending on the body structure

Bracelet size guide Here you need a slightly more accurate measurement unlike necklaces because a bracelet has to be worn on the hand and cannot be too big or too small. In order to know the right bracelet size for you, you need to measure the circumference of your hand. Now you're probably asking, how the hell do I measure my arm circumference?! Very simple, take a measuring tape, wrap your hand where the bracelet should be, and check how many cm/in it shows, depending on the thickness of the bracelet add about 0.5-1 cm (0.2-0.3in) to the measurement and you have the circumference of your hand and the right size for you. Of course, if you want the bracelet to be looser, add another 1-2 cm to the measurement.

Guide to measuring arm circumference for a bracelet

Of course, some of you don't have a measuring tape and you're probably asking what to do now, very simple, take a thread or anything with which you can wrap your hand, after wrapping your hand, take the same thread and place it on a ruler, how many cm/in the ruler shows = the circumference of the hand. Here too you have to add what is needed for the thickness of the bracelet and the degree of looseness you want and you have the perfect size for you for your bracelet.

A guide to measuring bracelet size using string

Now that you know exactly how to measure the circumference of your hand and what size bracelet you need. Now that you know what style you want to achieve with your necklace, it's time to renew yourself with a hand made piece of jewelry that rest perfect on you, come see our chain necklaces and bracelets collection and choose a new jewelry for you. If you want a different size that is not available on the website, please contact us and we will prepare the chain at yohur desired size.

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