BRACELET SIZING GUIDE-
OUR BRACELET SIZING
General guideline
A bracelet size should be at least 0,5cm larger than your wrist circumference. We recommend taking 1-2cm larger.
Chain bracelets :
Fit | Bracelet size |
Tight | Wrist size + 0.5 cm |
Normal | Wrist size + 1 cm |
One size Bracelets :
Fit | Bracelet size |
Tight | Wrist size + 1 cm |
Normal | Wrist size + 2 cm |
Adjustable bracelets
Our adjustable bracelets are made to fit each size between 15 and 19 cm in circumference.
Any size above or below this range needs to be custom made upon request.
Most of our bracelets come with an extender chain, so they can be adjusted to the desired size. It is particularly useful if you'd like to gift our bracelets or simply if you don't know your size.
If you need a specific size, or/and if you'd like to remove the extender chain, you can simply contact us. Because we manufacture most of our products ourselves, custom sizes are available on request. Please see our custom size section below or contact us for more information.
Wrist circumference | Compatible with our one size adjustable bracelets ? |
13 - 14 cm | No, please contact us for a custom size |
15 - 19 cm | Yes |
20 + cm | No, please contact us for a custom size |
Non adjustable bracelets
Wrist circumference | Bracelet size | Bracelet measurement |
15 - 16 cm | S | 17 cm |
17 - 18 cm | M | 19 cm |
19 - 20 cm | L | 21 cm |
Bangles bracelets
A bangle is essentially an inflexible or rigid bracelet that needs to slide over your hand every time you put it on or take it off. Below are the two basic bangle types that you will come across.
Open bangles
Open bangles come with a gap in its circumference which allows you to easily slip them on. Some open styles are also semi-adjustable.
Wrist circumference | Open bangle size | Bangle measurement |
15 - 16 cm | S | 17 cm |
17 - 18 cm | M | 19 cm |
19 - 20 cm | L | 20 cm |
Closed bangles
Closed bangles are best selected based on your hand/fist size for an average fit. We offer 4 sizes for our bangle bracelets. Our made to order bracelets can take up to 2 weeks production times but are not considered as custom sizes and can be returned or exchanged.
Fist circumference | Bangle size | Bangle measurement |
18 - 19 cm | S | 20 cm |
19 - 20 cm | M | 21 cm |
20 - 21 cm | L | 22 cm |
Custom size
If you need a specific size, or/and if you'd like to remove the extender chain, you can simply contact us. Because we manufacture most of our products ourselves, custom sizes are available on request.
Here what you need to know about custom sizes:
- They are subject to stock availability : even if the bracelet you'd like is available, this doesn't especially mean that we have all the components in stock.
- They are subject to longer processing times depending on the stock availability (which will be provided to you when you get in touch with us)
- They are non-refundable
How ask for a custom size:
- Simply contact us via Chat or email (contact@paulinemathilde.com)
- Give us your wrist measurement without slack according to the following wrist measurement guide.
HOW TO MEASURE YOUR WRIST?
OPTION 1
Use a flexible measuring tape with your palm open and facing up, wrap the measuring tape around your wrist, just above your wrist bone. Note down measurement of your wrist size.
OPTION 2
Use a string With your palm open and facing up, wrap the string or strip of paper around your wrist, just above your wrist bone. Mark where the ends meet with a pen or a marker. Next, lay the string or piece of paper flat and measure it to where you've made the mark to find your wrist size and note it down.
Using the wrist measurement you've just found, use the guide below to see if our standard adjustable bracelet is suitable or which bracelet size corresponds with your wrist size.
Wrist circumference | Compatible with our one size adjustable bracelets ? | Bracelet size |
13 - 14 cm | No, please contact us for a custom size | 15 cm (made to order) |
15 - 19 cm | Yes | 17 cm |
17 - 18 cm | Yes | 18 cm |
19 - 20 cm | No, please contact us for a custom size | 21 cm (made to order) |
HOW TO FIND YOUR CLOSED BANGLE SIZE?
To get your perfect bangle size, start by stretching your thumb to the opposite side of your hand so that it crosses over your palm.
To measure the circumference of your hand, wrap flexible measuring tape around your knuckles and across your thumb.
Record the size and compare that measurement to the hand sizing chart below.
Fist circumference | Bangle size | Bangle measurement |
17 - 18 cm | XS (made to order) | 19 cm |
18 - 19 cm | S | 20 cm |
19 - 20 cm | M | 21 cm |
20 - 21 cm | L (made to order) | 22 cm |