Bracelet Size Guide: How to Measure Your Wrist
A beaded bracelet that fits right disappears on the wrist — snug enough not to spin or snag, loose enough to forget you're wearing it. One that fits wrong ends up in a drawer. Here's how to measure your wrist correctly in under a minute, and how bead size changes the fit and look.
How to measure your wrist
- Find the spot: just below the wrist bone (toward your hand), where a bracelet naturally sits.
- Wrap: use a soft measuring tape. No tape? Wrap a strip of paper or a piece of string around your wrist, mark where it meets, and measure it flat against a ruler.
- Snug, not tight: the tape should sit flat against the skin without pressing in.
- Add comfort room: add about ½ inch (1.3 cm) to that measurement for a standard comfortable fit. Prefer a looser drape? Add ¾ inch.
Example: a 7-inch wrist + ½ inch = 7.5-inch bracelet — the most common men's size we make.
Does bead size change the fit?
Yes — in two ways. Larger beads have larger holes and stand taller off the wrist, so the same "length" wears slightly smaller as beads get bigger. And they change the look:
- 6mm beads — slim and understated; suits narrower wrists and lighter builds, or anyone who wants the bracelet to whisper. Example: our St. Michael onyx bracelet (6mm).
- 8mm beads — the classic men's proportion; visible presence, sits well beside a watch. Example: the triple protection St. Michael (8mm).
- 10mm beads — bold and substantial, the anchor of a wrist stack. Example: our flagship St. Benedict triple protection bracelet (10mm).
Stretch cord: the right way on and off
Our bracelets use strong, flexible elastic cord — no clasp to fumble with. To keep the elastic strong for years, roll the bracelet over your hand rather than pulling it open like a rubber band. Take it off for swimming and showering, and store it flat. More care tips are in our FAQ.
Buying as a gift and don't know their size?
A safe rule: 7.5 inches fits most men, 7 inches fits most women. If the recipient is notably slight or broad-wristed, size down or up half an inch. And if it arrives and doesn't fit, don't worry — we offer size exchanges; just contact us.
Every product page includes our wrist measurement photos and size recommendations. Ready to look? Start with the best sellers or browse the full collection.