The right fit makes a piece a pleasure to wear. Here is how to measure at home with a ruler, a strip of paper and a ring or bangle you already own. If you are between two sizes, choose the larger one, and feel free to add your measurement in the order notes so we can check it before we ship.
Rings
Method 1: measure a ring that fits
- Take a ring that fits the finger you are buying for.
- Measure the inside diameter, edge to edge, in millimetres.
- Find the closest diameter in the table below.
Method 2: measure your finger
- Wrap a thin strip of paper around the base of your finger.
- Mark where it overlaps, then measure the length in millimetres. That is your circumference.
- Measure at the end of the day, when fingers are slightly larger, and make sure the paper can still slide over your knuckle.
| Indian size | Inside diameter | Inside circumference |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 15.0 mm | 47.1 mm |
| 9 | 15.3 mm | 48.1 mm |
| 10 | 15.6 mm | 49.0 mm |
| 11 | 16.0 mm | 50.3 mm |
| 12 | 16.3 mm | 51.2 mm |
| 13 | 16.6 mm | 52.2 mm |
| 14 | 17.0 mm | 53.4 mm |
| 15 | 17.3 mm | 54.4 mm |
| 16 | 17.6 mm | 55.3 mm |
| 17 | 18.0 mm | 56.6 mm |
| 18 | 18.3 mm | 57.5 mm |
| 19 | 18.6 mm | 58.4 mm |
| 20 | 19.0 mm | 59.7 mm |
Wide bands (6 mm and above) fit more snugly, so choose half a size to one size larger.
Bangles
Indian bangle sizes describe the inside diameter in sixteenths of an inch: 2.4 means 2 and 4/16 inches. Measure the inside diameter of a bangle that slides comfortably over your hand.
| Size | Inside diameter | In millimetres |
|---|---|---|
| 2.2 | 2 2/16 in | 54.0 mm |
| 2.4 | 2 4/16 in | 57.1 mm |
| 2.6 | 2 6/16 in | 60.3 mm |
| 2.8 | 2 8/16 in | 63.5 mm |
| 2.10 | 2 10/16 in | 66.7 mm |
| 2.12 | 2 12/16 in | 69.8 mm |
No bangle to measure? Bring your thumb and little finger together as if putting on a bangle, and measure around the widest part of your hand. Divide by 3.14 to get the diameter.
Necklaces and chains
- 14 in — sits high on the neck, like a choker
- 16 in — sits at the base of the neck
- 18 in — rests on the collarbone, the most popular length
- 20 in — falls just below the collarbone
- 22–24 in — sits on the chest, lovely with a pendant
To check a length, lay a piece of string around your neck where you would like the necklace to fall, then measure it.
Bracelets and anklets
Wrap a soft measuring tape or a strip of paper around your wrist or ankle where you want to wear the piece. Add about 1–2 cm for a comfortable fit, or a little more for a looser, dangling look.
| Bracelet length | Fits a wrist of about |
|---|---|
| 6.5 in | 14.5 – 15 cm |
| 7 in | 15.5 – 16 cm |
| 7.5 in | 16.5 – 17 cm |
| 8 in | 17.5 – 18.5 cm |
Still not sure?
Message us through our Contact Us page with your measurement and the piece you like. We will help you choose the right size before you order.