Whether you’re treating yourself to a well deserved bauble or looking to pick up something unique and heart-felt for a friend or family member, this sizing guide will help you pick the right size.

Finding your perfect fit

Measure your wrist at the wrist bone with a measuring tape, not too tight, not loose. This is your wrist measurement. Your ideal bracelet size is anywhere between 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch larger than your wrist measurement, as shown in the chart below.

Wrist MeasurementBracelet Size
6 inches6 1/4 to 6 1/2 inches
6 1/2 inches6 3/4 to 7 inches
7 inches7 1/4 to 7 1/2 inches
7 1/2 inches7 3/4 to 8 inches
8 inches8 1/4 to 8 1/2 inches
8 1/2 inches8 3/4 to 9 inches
       *For a looser fit bracelet, add up to 1 inch to your wrist measurement.
Bracelet Sizing with Busy Bee Alchemy

My wrist measures 6 inches so my ideal bracelet size is any bracelet listed as 6 1/4 to 6 1/2 inches.

How I Determine Bracelet Size

To ensure you are getting a bracelet that fits your wrist measurement, all bracelets I create are measured using a bracelet sizing cone. This eliminates any sizing issues and ensures a comfortable fit every time.

The reason I do not use “bracelet length” is because that “measurement” is meaningless when it comes to the wearers wrist size. ”Bracelet length” is determined by laying a bracelet out in a straight line and measuring from end to end. A “bracelet length” of 7 inches, for example, that uses tiny beads, will fit more loosely than a bracelet created using larger beads, which has a more snug fit. Technically, they’re both 7 inches long but they do not fit the same wrist measurement or they may not fit at all.

This is why I use a bracelet sizing cone. It offers a true “bracelet size” so you’ll always which pieces fit and which ones will not.

Bracelet Sizing
The bracelet in this photo measures 6 1/4 inches. Since my wrist measurement is 6 inches, this bracelet falls within the spectrum of an ideal fit.

Bracelet Size Adjustment Services

If you see a bracelet you like but need a different size, please let me know and I will confirm whether or not the piece in question can be easily altered or recreated.  Once we have discussed it and you have confirmed you would like to move forward, a one-time up-front fee may be required. 

Please contact me using the Custom Jewelry Request form to begin the conversation. There is no charge for the initial inquiry.