Crystal Bracelet Size Chart

Includes stacking rules, how to measure without a tape, and the BE. sizing method used on every Strand.

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In one paragraph Bare wrist circumference is the starting point for choosing a bracelet size. Bead diameter affects visual scale and can change the space available inside a closed strand. A bracelet's inner circumference and its finished centreline length are different measurements. Use the measurement basis stated for the product and BE.'s Find Your Size guide to choose a size, then consider the visual weight of 6 mm, 8 mm, 10 mm or 12 mm beads and how you plan to wear them.
Four bead sizes beside a calliper and measuring tape.
Four bead sizes beside a calliper and measuring tape. Illustration: BE. studio.
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Measure your wrist with BE.’s interactive sizing guide.

Product photographs show the scale of a bracelet, while fit depends on the wrist and the finished piece. Begin by measuring your bare wrist where the strand will sit. Then check how the selected product defines its listed size. If your wrist circumference changes, including during pregnancy or postpartum, measure again before returning to a previously fitted strand.

How to measure your wrist (three ways)

Measure the bare wrist where the strand will sit, just below the wrist joint. Keep the measuring material against the skin without tightening or adding room. The first two methods record bare wrist circumference; the third uses an existing bracelet as a separate reference.

  • Soft tape, snug, no slack. The seamstress method. Wrap a flexible tape around the wrist, pull just snug enough that the tape touches skin all the way round, read the millimetre mark. This is the reference measurement.
  • String or paper strip, then ruler. Wrap a length of cotton string or a thin paper strip around the wrist, mark where it overlaps, lay flat against a ruler. Keep the strip flat and use material that does not stretch; repeat the measurement.
  • Existing bracelet, measured inside. Fasten a bracelet whose fit you like and measure around the inside of the closed loop with a flexible tape where its shape allows. Record this as the closed-loop inner circumference of that bracelet. A flat, end-to-end length is a different measurement. Use this reference only when the product's stated measurement basis is comparable.

Measure twice on the wrist where you will wear the strand, keeping the tape against the skin without tightening or adding room.

Wrist measurement and bead size: visual character

This table illustrates how bead diameter may appear at different wrist scales. Its stacking combinations are visual ideas. They do not define a product's fit or convert wrist circumference into bracelet length.

Bare wrist circumference (cm) 6 mm 8 mm 10 mm 12 mm Stacking ideas
13-14 Discreet, slim Balanced Statement, dominates Oversized 6 mm + 8 mm
14-15 Delicate Balanced, all-purpose Statement Reads heavy 6 mm + 8 mm + 10 mm
15-16 Reads as accent Balanced Confident statement Heritage scale 8 mm + 10 mm
16-17 Disappears unless stacked Discreet Balanced Statement 8 mm + 10 mm + 12 mm
17-18+ Only as stack filler Reads as accent Balanced Confident statement 10 mm + 12 mm

How each bead size reads on the wrist

6 mm: discreet. Sits close to the skin, low visual mass, often disappears under a sleeve. Reads as quiet accent. Works as a stacking layer or for wearers who want the stone present but not visually loud.

8 mm: balanced. Visible without dominating, with a moderate visual presence on the wrist. Comfort depends on the fit of the finished strand. Check the bead diameter on the specific product; BE. offers different diameters across its materials.

10 mm: statement. Reads from across a room. Adds visible weight on the wrist, slows the line of the arm. Suits larger wrists, or anyone wearing a single confident piece on its own.

12 mm: dominates. A larger viewing area for each bead; diameter does not determine its BE. Crystal 4T™ tier. Less suitable for stacking; on wrists under 16 cm the bead can read oversized.

Larger round beads occupy more of a closed loop’s interior at the same centreline length. A simple circular model gives the additional length as π × the increase in bead diameter. Relative to 6 mm spheres, the model gives the figures below.

Round bead diameter Modelled extra centreline length relative to 6 mm
6 mm 0 mm
8 mm About 6.3 mm
10 mm About 12.6 mm
12 mm About 18.8 mm

This model treats the strand as a continuous circular band with uniform thickness. Real wrists are not circular; separate beads, gaps, the clasp and the stringing path change the result. The table explains the direction of the effect and is not a BE. size conversion or an instruction for adding beads. Cubes and multi-wrap pieces need their own fit assessment.

Stacking two or three strands

Several strands change the visual balance around the wrist. Bead diameter, the position of each strand and individual fit all contribute to the result. Three considerations:

  • Vary the bead size. Two strands at the same diameter compete; one larger and one smaller establish hierarchy.
  • Consider the total visual weight. Two slim strands create a different impression from several larger beads worn together. Use the visual scale of each piece as a styling reference and check the fit of every bracelet separately.
  • Each strand should sit at its own tension. Pairing a snug strand with a loose one looks accidental.

For BE. Strands, the working stack pattern is one statement strand plus one accent, sized so both sit at comfortable tension and the contrast in bead size is visible without being abrupt.

“Small” and “large” describe a wrist relative to the available bracelet lengths. They do not set a rule for which bead diameter you may wear. Your own bare wrist measurement is the useful starting point.

Hand circumference is a separate measurement, useful when a closed bangle has to pass over the hand. A bracelet that opens at a clasp is fitted around the wrist. Keep bare wrist circumference, closed bracelet inner circumference and flat finished length labelled separately when comparing pieces.

On a smaller wrist, try 6 mm or 8 mm as a starting point for a low profile, then compare a single 10 mm or 12 mm strand if you want the beads to be more visible. On a larger wrist, a fine strand can still work on its own. Length must fit first; a larger bead diameter cannot make a short bracelet long enough.

With 12 mm beads, check the height above the wrist, contact with a desk and clearance under a cuff. A few large beads in a mixed design behave differently from an entire strand of equal spheres. The Emerald Phantom Tri-Wire Bracelet combines 12 mm cubes with smaller round beads and wraps three times. Its cube edge and multi-wrap construction need a separate fit check. For a uniform smaller scale, the Clear Quartz 6mm Strand Bracelet provides a different reference.

How BE. sizes Strands

The BE. size guide compares finished lengths of 6.5 Inch (16.5 cm) and 7.5 Inch (19.1 cm), allowing about 1 cm of room where available. Its bead-size control previews proportion. The size listed for a particular product and the fit of its construction still need to be checked.

Bare wrist Guide result, with the preview set to 8 mm What to check
14 cm 6.5 Inch suggested Try the smaller finished length; extra length does not directly equal inner clearance
16 cm 7.5 Inch suggested Compare movement and how the clasp settles
18 cm 7.5 Inch suggested Confirm the particular piece remains comfortable
19 cm 7.5 Inch, with little extra length Use sizing help if you prefer more room
21 cm Larger size needed Neither listed length is suitable; confirm another length before ordering

If the bracelet is too large, taking out beads changes the core and closure assembly as well as the length. Keep the strand intact and use the sizing contact on Find Your Size, with your wrist measurement and the product name. An existing design’s alteration or additional length needs confirmation. The bespoke service is for a new composition, developed from your brief.

BE. Strands: compare the listed finished length with your wrist measurement.

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Frequently asked questions

Q1.Is there an average wrist size I should use?

A population average is not a sizing measurement. Measure the wrist where the bracelet will sit, then compare that measurement with the finished length and fit guidance for the particular strand.

Q2.How do I know if my bracelet is too tight or too loose?

A bracelet may be too tight if it presses into the wrist or restricts comfortable movement. It may be too loose if it travels farther along the hand than you prefer. Fit also depends on the strand's construction, bead diameter and clasp. Check how the finished piece feels during normal wrist movement.

Q3.Should I size up if I plan to stack?

Stacking alone does not require a larger size. Check each bracelet against its own listed measurement basis and fit. The way several strands sit together can vary with bead diameter, clasp and the position of each piece.

Q4.Do 6 mm and 8 mm beads need different bracelet lengths for the same wrist?

Distinguish wrist circumference, the inside circumference of a closed bracelet and finished strand length. They are different measurements. Compare sizes using the same measurement convention; bead diameter and the clasp also affect fit.

Q5.What if my wrist size sits exactly between two BE. lengths?

Use the current Find Your Size guide to compare the two lengths. Do not choose the smaller size if it is shorter than your wrist measurement or leaves too little room; bead size, wrist shape and the clasp also affect fit.

Q6.How does bead diameter affect how the stone reads visually?

Bead size changes the viewing area and the path light takes through the stone. A larger bead gives more room to see inclusions, but does not necessarily transmit more light. Colour, transparency, inclusions, orientation and lighting all affect the result; compare the actual product photographs.

Q7. What size bracelet fits a 14 cm wrist?

BE.’s guide suggests 6.5 Inch for a 14 cm wrist. Use the selected product’s measurement basis and check its actual fit; bead diameter and the clasp affect the space inside.

Q8. Are 12 mm beads too big for a small wrist?

They can look prominent. Try them as a single strand and check cuff clearance, desk contact and movement. A visual preference cannot replace a length check.

Q9. How do I make a bracelet smaller?

For a finished BE. strand, keep the assembly intact and use the size-guide contact with the product name and your wrist measurement. Removing beads changes the core and closure assembly.

Q10. Do bigger beads need a longer bracelet?

Often, maintaining similar inner space requires a longer centreline length. The amount depends on the bead shape and construction. Use product-specific sizing instead of applying a universal extra allowance.

Q11. Can BE. make a custom length?

An alternative length or alteration to an existing design needs confirmation through sizing help. Bespoke is a separate route for a new composition, with the design and fit agreed before making.

Q12. What suits a 21 cm wrist?

The guide marks a larger size as needed. Its 16.5 cm and 19.1 cm finished lengths are both shorter than that wrist measurement. Confirm a suitable length first, then choose bead scale by the appearance you want.

Sizing is check 10 of 10 in the BE. Stone Buying Checklist.

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