Measuring a bare wrist beside a pearl bracelet

How to Measure Your Wrist for the Right Bracelet Fit

A well-fitting bracelet should feel comfortable, secure, and easy to wear. Measuring your wrist before ordering takes only a minute and helps you choose the best available size.

What You’ll Need

  • A flexible measuring tape
  • Or a strip of paper or non-stretch string and a ruler

How to Measure Your Wrist

Measuring a bare wrist with a flexible tape
Wrap the tape flat against your bare wrist without pulling it tight.
  1. Choose where the bracelet will sit. Measure around the part of your wrist where you normally wear a bracelet.
  2. Wrap the tape snugly around your wrist. Keep it flat against your skin without pulling it tight or leaving extra space.
  3. Record your wrist circumference. Note the measurement in inches first, with centimeters as a reference—for example, 6¼ in / 16 cm.
  4. Compare it with the options on the product page. Our listed sizes are finished bracelet lengths, not wrist measurements. Allow extra room for comfort rather than choosing the same number as your bare wrist. Compare with a similar bracelet that fits well, or ask us for help.

If You Don’t Have a Measuring Tape

Using a paper strip to measure wrist circumference
A paper strip or non-stretch string works when a flexible tape is unavailable.

Wrap a strip of paper or a piece of non-stretch string around your wrist. Mark where the ends meet, lay it flat, and measure the marked length with a ruler.

Comparing a wrist measurement with bracelet sizing
Lay the marked strip flat to measure your wrist, then allow for comfort when choosing a finished bracelet length.

Consider the Bracelet’s Materials

Bead diameter and construction can affect how a bracelet feels on the wrist. A bracelet made with larger baroque pearls may fit differently from one made with smaller beads, even when both use the same listed finished length. Always review the measurements and fit notes on the individual product page.

Between Sizes?

The finished length you need depends on your wrist measurement, bead size, and preferred fit. If your preferred finished length falls between the available options, do not automatically choose a shorter size. If you are unsure, email support@psyours.com with your wrist measurement and the product you are considering.

Quick Measurement Checklist

  • Measure your bare wrist.
  • Keep the tape snug, not tight.
  • Use the same position where you plan to wear the bracelet.
  • Record the result as inches first and centimeters second.
  • Check the specific product page before choosing a size.

Ready to choose? Every design in our bracelet collection comes in five finished lengths, from 5 3/4 in (14.5 cm) to 7 1/8 in (18 cm). Smaller beads, like those on the Personalized Freshwater Pearl Bracelet, sit closer to the wrist than the large pearls on the Large Baroque Pearl & Gemstone Bracelet.

A careful measurement helps your bracelet feel personal from the first wear.

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