Ring sizing
Gems Mart Jewellers provides comprehensive ring sizing guidance through two primary measurement procedures and helpful reference tables for Indian ring sizes.
Procedure 1 — Thread or paper method
Step 1. Cut a thin strip of paper or thread. Wrap the paper or thread around your finger. Mark the spot where the paper or thread meets.
Step 2. Measure the length of thread with a ruler and cross-reference with the sizing chart below.
Procedure 2 — Existing ring method
Measure the inside diameter of a ring you already own in millimetres, then compare against the diameter chart below.
Ring size — circumference reference
| Indian size | Circumference (in) | mm | |-------------|--------------------|------| | 1 | 1.61 | 41 | | 10 | 1.96 | 50 | | 20 | 2.37 | 60.2 | | 30 | 2.74 | 69.7 |
Ring size — diameter reference (select sizes)
| Indian size | Diameter (in) | mm | |-------------|---------------|------| | 1 | 0.51 | 13.1 | | 15 | 0.69 | 17.5 | | 30 | 0.87 | 22.2 |
Key sizing tips
- Average women's ring sizes range from 9–14 (Indian); men's typically 17–22.
- Measure in the evening, when fingers are largest.
- Avoid extreme temperatures during measurement.
- For bands thicker than 6 mm, size up half a size for comfort.
Necklace sizing
Women's standard necklace sizes
| Size | Description | |------|-------------| | 14″ | Fits most like a choker. | | 16″ | Falls perfectly around the base of the neck like a collar. On a smaller frame it sits at the collarbone; on a fuller frame it can feel more like a choker. | | 18″ | A common choice for women that will fall just below the throat at the collarbone. This length is popular for adding pendants, which will hang over a crew neck. | | 20″ | Will fall a few inches below the collarbone and allow a little more breathing room. Perfect for a low, plunging neckline or if you want to wear it over a turtleneck. | | 22″ | Falls at or above a low neckline. | | 24″ | Falls below any neckline. | | 36″ | Common with pearl strands and will hang below the bosom. They can be worn as a single strand or doubled for an 18-inch necklace. |
Men's standard necklace sizes
| Size | Description | |------|-------------| | 18″ | A shorter length that falls just around the base of the neck. Popular for beaded necklaces so they can sit above a crew-neck t-shirt. | | 20″ | A common length for men, falling right at the collarbone. Pendants will hide under a crew neck or show completely with a low v-neck or unbuttoned dress shirt. | | 22″ | Falls a few inches below the collarbone and can be worn over or under a shirt. A common length for chains as they offer more breathing room. | | 24″ | Extra long, commonly used to keep religious or meaningful pendants under the shirt and closer to the heart. Falls just above the sternum. |
Bangle sizing
How to measure your hand
To determine your bangle size, you'll need a measuring tape or thread and a scale. Bring your thumb and little finger together and measure where your hand is the widest.
Step 1. Cut a thin strip of thread or paper. Bring your thumb and little finger together. Wrap where your hand is the widest. Mark the meeting spot of the thread or paper end.
Step 2. Measure the length of the thread with your scale. Make sure your thumb stays near to the fingers.
Bangle size chart — diameter
| Bangle size (Indian) | Diameter (in) | mm | |----------------------|---------------|-------| | 2-2 | 2.125 | 54 | | 2-4 | 2.25 | 57.2 | | 2-6 | 2.375 | 60.3 | | 2-8 | 2.5 | 63.5 | | 2-10 | 2.625 | 66.7 | | 2-12 | 2.75 | 69.9 | | 2-14 | 2.875 | 73 | | 3 | 3 | 76.3 |
Bangle size chart — circumference
| Bangle size (Indian) | Circumference (in) | mm | |----------------------|--------------------|-------| | 2-2 | 6.67 | 169.4 | | 2-4 | 7.06 | 179.6 | | 2-6 | 7.46 | 189.5 | | 2-8 | 7.85 | 199.4 | | 2-10 | 8.24 | 209.3 | | 2-12 | 8.64 | 219.5 | | 2-14 | 9.03 | 229.4 | | 3 | 9.42 | 239.3 |
Tips before buying bangles
- It is always recommended to buy bangles that are a bit larger (1/2 to 3/4 inches) than the size of your wrist.
- Use silk or crepe material to help slide bangles on easily.
- Consider adjustable, openable bangles for online purchases.
- For diamond bangles, ensure higher-quality stones and durable settings.
- Store bangles in appropriate boxes to maintain shape and prevent damage.
Bracelet sizing
Wondering how to find your bracelet size, what size would suit you the best, and how to style your bracelets? Allow us to guide you to your perfect match.
Measure your wrist size
Step 1. Wrap a tape measure around the wrist bone so that it fits snugly without feeling too tight or too loose.
Step 2. Mark where the tape measure overlaps. This is the exact circumference of your wrist.
You can substitute the measuring tape with a string or ribbon and use a straight ruler to measure the length from the point of overlap to the end.
Measure the length of a bracelet that fits well
If you already have a chain bracelet that fits right, this is how to substitute wrist tape measurements with the bracelet chain length:
Step 1. Open your bracelet and place it on the table.
Step 2. Using the centimetre or inch edge of a ruler, measure the length of the bracelet cord or chain from the outer edge of the clasp to the other end of the bracelet.
The flexible tape measurements are the circumference of your bracelet. To convert circumference to diameter, divide the millimetre (mm) circumference measure by 3.14 (D = C ÷ 3.14), or use an online converter.
Bracelet size chart
The bangle size chart above also serves as a circumference reference for bracelet sizing.