How to Measure Your Wrist Size & Get the Perfect Fit while Shopping for Pearl Bangles

Are you trying to find the perfect pearl bangle or bracelet size?

The most ideal pearl bangle or bracelet size is that which is comfortable to wear and will not slip easily from the arm. To get your size, all you have to do is measure your wrist or the broadest part of your hand according to the sizing guide.

As the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) suggests, pearl gems are natural gems that must not be stretched or pressured needlessly.

Why Bracelet Size Is Important

Do you love a certain bracelet only to discover that it won't be comfortable to wear?

Well, it is among the biggest mistakes people make when shopping for jewellery.

An oversized or smaller bracelet will not be comfortable to wear throughout the party.

The best thing is that finding your perfect fit takes some minutes.

Step 1: Take Your Wrist Measurement

The easiest way to get your measurement is through the use of a flexible tape measure.

Wrap the measure round your wrist where you intend to wear your bracelet.

Do not pull the tape measure too hard; just take your normal measurement and record in centimeters or inches.

Alternatively, you can use a piece of string to do the same.

Wrap it around your wrist and mark where it crosses over.

Take its measurement using a ruler.

Step 2: Allow Some Comfort Space

Not the wrist measurement but you need to add some comfort space to get the actual size.

People have different preferences regarding the size of their

Pearl Bracelet Sizing Chart

When unsure which size to go for, opting for the one that is slightly larger will most likely be more comfortable.

Pearl Bangle Sizing Chart

As bangles differ from bracelets, they do not have any clasps.

To wear a bangle, you will have to slip it past the widest part of your hand.

Measure it by holding your thumb and little finger together as if wearing a bangle and measuring the circumference of your hand.

Refer to the chart below

Bangles or Bracelets Which Should You Choose?

Our Favorite Pearl Bangles & Bracelets

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References & Sources

This jewelry guide has been prepared after thorough research from authentic jewelry industry sources such as:

Gemological Institute of America (GIA) – Care and education of pearls and jewelry handling advice.

CIBJO (World Jewellery Confederation) – Sizing terminology of international jewelry.

Jewelers of America – Jewelry size suggestions for consumers.

Standard international and Indian bangle bracelet sizes referred to in the jewelry industry.