Use non-stretch material and measure it immediately against a millimeter ruler; repeat the result.

Where on my wrist should I measure?

Measure at the place you actually want the bracelet to rest and save that location with the value.

Record the raw wrist before choosing the ease

A useful wrist note keeps the number, unit, method, and intended resting place together.

Q: Should I fit a finger under the tape?

Record the raw wrist first. Choose movement separately so the added room is visible and editable.

Measure on bare skin where the flexible bracelet will sit. Repeat the reading if you can, then choose movement and construction as separate details.

Measure my wrist Open the bracelet tool

Measurement diagram—not physical scale. Record the intended position, raw value, unit, and repeat reading before choosing movement or finished bracelet construction.

Raw wrist worksheet

Measure once, repeat, then choose the bracelet.

This helper records the body measurement only. It does not add hidden looseness or turn a wrist number into a finished bracelet length.

1. What are you measuring with?

Flexible tapeLay it flat without twisting or compressing skin.Non-stretch paperMark the overlap, then read it against a millimeter ruler.Non-stretch cordAvoid elastic; mark the meeting point before moving it.

2. Intended wear positionUnit

3. First raw readingmmAccepted worksheet range: 100.0 mm–300.0 mm. Enter the unadjusted circumference at the position selected above.4. Repeat readingmmOptional worksheet range: 100.0 mm–300.0 mm. The repeat stays separate; it is never silently averaged into the first.

For left/right wear or a planned stack, measure the exact wrist and position you intend to use. A closed rigid bangle needs the separate widest-hand path.

Measuring a closed bangle instead?

Raw wrist resultAdd the first readingRecord a physical wrist value between 100 and 300 mm.

A careful raw measurement

Measure where it will rest. Add the feeling later.

Use a flexible tape or a non-stretch strip at the place the flexible bracelet will sit. Keep it flat and comfortably close to bare skin. Write down the number, unit, location, and a repeat measurement before you decide how loose it should feel.

Open the bracelet size tool Compare bracelet constructions

Illustrative placement scene—not a fit promise. Measure the intended bare-wrist position, then keep movement and construction separate.

Start with the right question

A small detail can make the whole path clearer.

You are preparing a raw wrist measurement for a flexible bracelet.

You have a tape, or a non-stretch strip and millimeter ruler.

You are saving a private fit note for yourself or a permitted loved-one design.

Use this visual as a clear beginning. Keep the raw measurement, construction, and desired movement separate until the exact design can be reviewed.

A useful comparison

A raw wrist note that a jeweler can use

Repeat a measurement if you can. Keep the original value—do not round it into a finished bracelet size yet.

Step	Do	Keep with the note	Avoid
Position	Choose the intended resting place	Near hand, wrist bone, or higher wrist	Measuring a different spot by habit
Tape	Lay it flat against bare skin	Raw circumference and unit	Twisting, overlap, or compression
Repeat	Take a second reading	Any small range you saw	Rounding before you compare
Continue	Choose flexible bracelet direction	Movement and construction	Using the result for a rigid bangle

What changes the choice

Small details that deserve to stay visible

Where the bracelet sits matters as much as the number.
The unit and measurement method make the note useful later.
Comfort, movement, and construction should be chosen after the raw number is recorded.

Common mix-ups

Easy to avoid once you know them

Adding a finger-under-the-tape gap and then forgetting how much was added.
Using elastic cord or a twisted tape.
Reusing a wrist circumference for a closed rigid bangle.

Questions people ask

Take a moment with the part that feels uncertain.

There is no need to guess at a fit detail. Keep the useful clue, then let the next step stay editable.

Should I fit a finger under the tape?

Record the bare wrist first. The bracelet’s movement is easier to discuss when any added room is a separate, visible preference.

Can I use string?

Yes, if it does not stretch. Mark the overlap, measure it against a millimeter ruler right away, and repeat the reading.

Where should I measure?

Measure where you actually expect the bracelet to rest. Keep that location with the number, especially when a style sits lower toward the hand or higher on the wrist.

What happens next

Bring the useful clue into a design direction.

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Start with the measurement or construction you know.
02
Choose the style and details that matter to you; you can adjust them as you go.
03
Explore your direction, then request a quote when you want Leyloon to review the exact piece. Its status and available options stay connected to that request.

Open the bracelet size tool Compare bracelet constructions

Illustrative flexible bracelet, rigid bangles, and anklet shown as distinct post-measurement design directions — Illustrative construction family—not current inventory. A raw wrist reading becomes useful only when it stays attached to the flexible bracelet direction that will use it. Here it supports the decisions behind “A useful wrist note keeps the number, unit, method, and intended resting place together.”

A visual map of this brief

See what stays known—and what remains open

This route begins with “Measure the wrist, then describe the comfort you want.” The next choices stay grouped, editable, and connected to that same Atelier brief.

How will you measure?Record the method before interpreting the number. Do not add bracelet ease yet.
Which unit will you record?Keep the unit beside the raw value so the note is not mistaken for a finished bracelet length.
Where will the bracelet sit?Measure the bare wrist at the position the flexible bracelet is meant to rest. The location gives the number meaning.
How will you check the reading?A repeat check catches tape angle, pressure, and unit mistakes before the value becomes a design note.

Start with what matters on this page

Record the wrist carefully before choosing the bracelet

A raw wrist measurement is most useful when its method, unit, location, and repeat check stay beside it. Then choose the flexible construction that should carry the note into Atelier.

01 How will you measure?Choose one

Record the method before interpreting the number. Do not add bracelet ease yet.

02 Which unit will you record?Choose one

Keep the unit beside the raw value so the note is not mistaken for a finished bracelet length.

03 Where will the bracelet sit?Choose one

Measure the bare wrist at the position the flexible bracelet is meant to rest. The location gives the number meaning.

04 How will you check the reading?Choose one

A repeat check catches tape angle, pressure, and unit mistakes before the value becomes a design note.

05 Flexible bracelet constructionChoose one

After recording the wrist method, choose the flexible construction that should carry the measurement into Atelier.

What else should Atelier help with?

Add only the parts you want to explore. The page topic is already included.

Fit and formIncluded from this page

Choose how will you measure?, which unit will you record?, where will the bracelet sit?, how will you check the reading?, and flexible bracelet construction to continue. “Not sure” is a valid choice.

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