Sizing and fit
How to choose your chain and bracelet size
A measuring tape, a piece you already own and a few fit checks can make choosing a size much easier.
In this guide
Start with how you want the piece to sit. A product photo shows the jewelry on one person; your neck or wrist measurement, the piece’s width and your preferred fit determine how it will feel on you.
Measure a chain you already like
- Unfasten a well-fitting chain and lay it flat without pulling or stretching it.
- Measure its full end-to-end length, including the clasp. Confirm whether the new product’s listed length is measured the same way.
- Record its width too. A narrow tennis chain and a broad Cuban link can feel different at the same listed length.
If you do not have a reference chain, use a flexible tape or non-stretch string to trace where you want the chain to rest. Leave it comfortably loose, check it in a mirror with your usual neckline, then measure the string against a ruler. A thin string is only an approximation of a wider piece.
Compare lengths without guessing placement
These are measurement conversions, not promises about where a chain will fall on every body. Availability varies by product.
| Length in inches | Length in centimeters |
|---|---|
| 16 | 40.6 |
| 18 | 45.7 |
| 20 | 50.8 |
| 22 | 55.9 |
| 24 | 61.0 |
Moving from 20 to 22 inches adds 2 inches to the total chain length. It does not necessarily move the lowest point 2 inches down your chest. Preview both lengths with your tape or string rather than relying on a universal neck-position chart.
Measure your wrist for a bracelet
- Wrap a flexible tape around your wrist where the bracelet will sit. Keep it snug without compressing your skin. Record the measurement.
- Make a second loop at the fit you prefer, leaving comfortable room to move. Measure that loop as your starting target.
- Check the bracelet’s listed length, width and clasp construction. Ask how its wearable inside fit compares with its end-to-end measurement.
Broad links and bulky clasps can reduce the space inside a closed bracelet. There is no single amount to add that works for every construction. If you are between sizes, compare a bracelet of similar width or ask JMO for measurements before ordering.
Check pendants and layers
- A pendant’s bail opening must accommodate the chain and the part of the clasp that needs to pass through it. Ask for those measurements if compatibility is unclear.
- A pendant adds a separate drop below the chain. Include that extra length when checking where the full piece will sit.
- For layered chains, test the planned lengths together. The spacing that looks right depends on the pieces and your neckline.
Before you choose a size
Double-check the selected variant, measurement units and current resizing or exchange terms. For a gift, measuring a piece the recipient already wears is a better starting point than guessing from their height or clothing size. If you need help, share your measurements and the exact product with JMO.