Measure wrist for bracelet
How to measure wrist for a gemstone bracelet.
Accurate wrist size makes a custom bracelet feel more intentional and easier to wear.
To measure wrist size for a gemstone bracelet, wrap a soft tape around the wrist bone without pulling tight, or mark a piece of string and measure it flat. For gifts, measure a bracelet the person already wears or use the Velastrand size guide as a starting estimate.
Use a soft tape or string
Wrap the tape around the wrist bone where the bracelet will sit. If you use string, mark the meeting point and measure the string flat with a ruler.
Measure an existing bracelet for gifts
If the bracelet is a surprise, measure a bracelet the person already wears comfortably. This is often more accurate than guessing from height or clothing size.
Add comfort for bead size
Larger gemstone beads can feel tighter on the same wrist, so choose a relaxed tier when the measurement sits near the top of a size range.
Before checkout
- Use the size guide or an existing bracelet before choosing a wrist tier.
- Preview the stone layout, color story, and fit direction in the Lab before checkout.
- Keep gift choices concrete: recipient, occasion, color direction, wrist size, and message-card note.
- Review current checkout total, shipping estimate, return terms, custom-order notes, and support path before payment.
- Use published support details instead of review or rating claims until real customer reviews are available.
Turn this gift idea into a bracelet plan
Use the Lab when you know the recipient, occasion, color direction, or wrist size. Keep the support details nearby when timing, returns, or custom-order terms matter before checkout.
FAQ
Where should I measure my wrist for a bracelet?
Measure around the wrist bone where the bracelet will naturally sit, keeping the tape close but not tight.
Can I measure wrist size without a tape measure?
Yes. Use string, mark the point where it meets, then measure the string flat with a ruler.
Can Velastrand estimate wrist size from height and weight?
The size guide includes a practical estimator, but a tape or existing bracelet measurement is still better for final fit.