The correct size determines whether a bracelet fits comfortably, stays in place, and drapes beautifully around the wrist. Below you will find the complete Stoney size chart, a simple method to measure your wrist size yourself, and concrete choices for men, women, and gifts without knowing the wrist size.
The Stoney size chart
Our bracelets are elastic and strung on a strong cord that relaxes slightly after 3 to 5 wears. We therefore work with three sizes and always add approximately 1.5 cm of allowance above your wrist circumference. This allowance ensures that the bracelet slides over your hand and stays comfortably around your wrist, neither too tight nor too loose.
| Size | Wrist Circumference | Bracelet Inner Circumference | For whom |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 14-16 cm | approx. 17 cm | Slim women's wrist, young adult |
| M | 16-18 cm | approx. 19 cm | Average men's wrist, strong women's wrist |
| L | 18-20 cm | approx. 21 cm | Wider men's wrist, athletic build |
| XL (on request) | 20-22 cm | approx. 23 cm | Large wrist, double stack look |
If you are in doubt between two sizes, choose the smaller one if you want a snug, masculine fit and want to wear the bracelet just above the wrist bone. Choose the larger one if you want it to sit looser over the wrist bone or if you are wearing multiple bracelets in a stack.
Measure wrist size in three steps
You only need a measuring tape or a strip of paper and a ruler. These are the three steps we also recommend for size advice via email:
- Wrap the measuring tape exactly around your wrist bone, where you would normally wear a watch or bracelet. Not tighter, not looser than comfortable.
- Read the wrist circumference in centimeters. No measuring tape? Wrap a strip of paper around it, mark with a pen, and measure the distance with a regular ruler.
- Add approximately 1.5 cm for allowance. That is the inner circumference your bracelet should have. Compare with the size chart above.
Which size fits which wrist type
Wrist size is more than just a centimeter. The shape of your wrist, your build, and how you want to wear the bracelet all determine which inner size fits best. Four common profiles:
Wrist circumference under 16 cm. Choose S in 6 mm beads for refinement, or S in 8 mm if you still want a stronger statement. Two bracelets of the same size look calmer than one loose one.
Wrist circumference 16 to 18 cm. M is almost always the right choice. Combine with 8 mm beads for masculine proportions; this is the most ordered combination in our men's collection.
Wrist circumference 18 to 20 cm. Choose L with 8 mm beads for a calm, understated look. If you want to stack multiple bracelets, L helps maintain sufficient movement without the stack looking strained.
Wrist circumference 20 cm or more. Size XL is available upon request. Email us your wrist circumference and desired stone, we string to size at no extra cost and deliver within the same week.
The bead diameter itself, 6 mm or 8 mm, does not change your wrist size but does affect how the bracelet looks. If you are unsure about bead size in addition to your wrist size, read our pillar-blog about the choice between 6 mm and 8 mm.
How a Stoney bracelet behaves after wearing
A new bracelet always feels slightly tighter than after a week of wear. The elastic cord relaxes slightly due to warmth and movement, on average half to a full centimeter within the first five days of wear. That's why we don't work with an exact centimeter measurement per person but with S, M, and L, with a built-in allowance of 1.5 cm.
"A well-strung bracelet should slide over your hand without tension on the cord. Too tight and the cord snaps; too loose and the bracelet falls over your hand."
Stoney atelierWhat this means for you: choose the size that falls within 1.5 cm above your wrist circumference. A 17 cm wrist circumference gets a bracelet with an inner circumference of 18 to 19 cm, so size M. If you want more certainty, choose a centimeter looser instead of tighter; the cord never stretches back to its factory size.
Giving a gift without knowing the wrist size
The most frequently asked question of our customer service: how do you give a bracelet as a gift if you don't know the recipient's wrist size? Three effective methods, in increasing order of certainty:
- Measure a bracelet they already wear. This is the most reliable method. Lay an existing bracelet flat and measure the inner circumference from end to end. You can directly compare that measurement with the inner circumference column in the table above.
- Compare with your own hand. Place your thumb against your pinky finger. The circumference around that ring is approximately equal to most people's wrist circumference. Works for estimation, not for exact measurement.
- Choose M as a safe standard. For men, M is the average size and covers 70 percent of adult wrist sizes. For women, S has the same coverage. Our bracelets are exchangeable within 14 days if the size is incorrect.
- Give a digital gift card. The recipient chooses the size and the stone themselves. Available in any value via our site, directly by email or as a printable version.
If you have a specific gift occasion in mind, also check out the bracelet sets collection where sizes are combined with popular stone combinations. Are you looking specifically for her or for him? Read our guide on a bracelet for her or the gemstone bracelet for men for stone and size advice per recipient.
Wrist circumference + 1.5 cm allowance determines your bracelet size. A narrow wrist (14-16 cm) is S, average (16-18 cm) is M, wider (18-20 cm) is L. If in doubt between two sizes, choose the larger one, the cord never shrinks back. For a gift without knowing the wrist size, M for men and S for women is the safe standard, with 14 days free exchange.
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