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Bracelets: Types, Sizes, Choosing & Styling Tips

Bracelets: Types, Sizes, Choosing & Styling Tips

How to determine the size of your bracelet?

Bracelet fit is important for comfort and style. To find out your exact bracelet size, use a measuring tape or piece of string to measure the size of your wrist. You should measure just above the wrist bone, and then add 0.8-1 inches (~2cm) to your wrist size to get the correct bracelet size.

To find out your bangle bracelet size, close your fingers together like when you are putting on a bangle, again use o strip of paper to measure around the closed hand at the widest point which is the circumference of your hand.

The standard bracelet length is 6.5 to 7.5 inches, 7 inches is the most common. Large bracelets are between 7.5 to 9 inches. Bangles usually are 7 inches in length with a 2.5-inch diameter. 

Bracelets: Types, Sizes, Choosing & Styling Tips
Bracelets: Types, Sizes, Choosing & Styling Tips
Bracelets: Types, Sizes, Choosing & Styling Tips

Bone structure 

The bone structure is the frame of the person and can be divided into three basic types: fine, medium and strong. Visit our Accessory guide to find out your bone structure.

Fine Bone Structure: Fine, thin, lightweight, sheer, flat, delicate bracelets; gemstone, charm, narrow bangle, cable bracelets.

Medium Bone Structure: Medium thickness and length, classic bracelets; medium-sized round beaded bracelets, double-wrapped leather bracelets, cuff and hinged bracelets.

Strong Bone Structure: Strong, thick, heavyweight, chunky bracelets; medium-width bangles, link bracelets. Avoid thin, delicate metal gold chain or silver charm wire bracelets or narrow open bangles and stretchy ones.

Bead bracelet
Diamond Link Bracelet
Wide hinged bracelet
White leather wrap bracelet and statement rings

Types of Bracelets

Bangle Bracelet

Bangle

A large, stiff, rigid ring that is worn around the wrist, arm, or ankle, usually from metal, wood or plastic, has no clasp, opening and, pendants or other ornaments hanging from them

Cuff Bracelet

Cuff

Type of inflexible, solid bangle without opening; don’t have clasps or any type of closure, wide cuffs have a bold, confident look

Wristwatch

Wristwatch

Combination of watch and bracelet

Gemstone Bracelet

Gemstone

Formed by a chain with different types of precious stones

Cage Cuff Bracelet

Cage Cuff

Open, delicate cuff style bracelet, usually used as a statement bracelet

Leather Bracelet

Leather

Leather or suede, unisex, stylish bracelets that appeal mostly to the youth

Cable Bracelet

Cable

Single stainless steel cable formed, bangle style bracelets

Hinged Bracelet

Hinged

Fixed around the wrist by a spring-type clasp that makes it easy to add to your wrist

Crossover Bracelet

Crossover

Bangle style bracelet made combination of two different elements crossing each other

Stretchy Beaded Bracelet

Stretchy

Stretchy, flexible bracelets that wrap around your wrist, made of beads or stones and end without a clasp

Open Bangle Bracelet

Open Bangle

Thin, bangle-style bracelets with open ends at the front

Statement Bracelet

Statement

Large, mostly brass, oddly shaped, different style bracelets to make a statement

Chain Bracelet

Chain

Made of metal loops linked together to create a chain, metal, gold and silver ones have these have value and durability

Friendship Bracelet

Friendship

Decorative, colourful, bracelets given between friends to symbolize their friendship, typically made of thread or string and are woven in any number of ways to create the pattern

Slider Bracelet

Slider

Open style clasp through which a ribbon or chain can be passed. The front part of the slide is often very detailed while the rear has one or two bars somewhat like a buckle

Tipped Bracelet

Tipped

Simple bangle of woven stainless steel bracelets capped with stones, pearls, beads etc.

Beaded Bracelet

Beaded

Consists of one or several rows of beads, have a bohemian style and are very versatile

Strands Bracelet

Strands

Composed of multiple strands connected with a single clasp, the strands may have beads or gemstones embedded in them

Tennis Bracelet

Tennis

Consists of a row of individually set and uniformly sized diamonds or other gemstones, it's classic and sophisticated.

Charm Bracelet

Charm

Bracelet with decorative pendants, beads, stones, or trinkets depending on your mood and preferences. Some types are already in place when acquired by the owner, rather than a collection of charms gathered over time

Toggle Clasp Bracelet

Toggle Clasp

These are not of any category but need to be mentioned because of the way they terminate, they have a toggle clasp i.e., a bar and a ring closure

Wrap Bracelet

Wrap

A bracelet winds around the wrist once, twice, or many times, bead and leather wrap bracelets are very trendy

Link Bracelet

Link

Made by joining or linking several comparable constituents or pieces of jewelry by using a variety of materials including metal and precious stones

Identification Bracelet

Identification

Simple chain bracelet that may have charms or a plate with a name or a message engraved on it

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