beads-rule web store FAQ section

Custom sizing is available at no additional charge. ***Why I size my bracelets by Circumference vs. Length?*** Bracelets are traditionally sized by length. This way of measuring does not work so well for beaded bracelets because a beaded bracelet's fit depends on the diameter of its beads. The larger the beads, the smaller the inside circumference of the bracelet will be. So, the same person will wear a longer bracelet it it has larger beads, and a shorter bracelet if it has smaller beads. This is why I size my bracelets by circumference instead of length. ***How to Determine your Wrist Size?*** Measure your wrist using a flexible measuring tape and measure tightly where you would place your watch. Add 0.5 inches to 1 inch for approximate sizing for a bracelet depending on how loose you want the bracelet to be. ***Cost to Resize a Returned Bracelet?*** If at the time of your order no size is specified, I will send you the size pictured in the Ad. Should you specify a particular size, please make sure you provide me an accurate measurement. If resizing is needed after delivery due to improper measurement, I will be happy to fix it for you, but will require you to pay for the item to be re-sized and re-shipped back to you. The cost for this will be $10.00 for each item resized. This cost includes labor, additional materials such as jewelry wire and crimps that cannot be reused from the returned item(s), shipping and handling. ***Choosing a Size for a Gift Bracelet?*** Jewelry makes a wonderful gift, but sometimes it's difficult to guess your gift recipient's wrist size. If this bracelet is a gift and you don't know wrist size, use the following as a guide (the below are “circumference” measurements): ***Children*** • Ages 0-6 months: 4.00" to 4.50" • Ages 6-12 months: 4.50" to 5.00" • Ages 1-3: 5.00" to 5.25" • Ages 4-5: 5.25" to 5.75" • Ages 5-6: 5.75" to 6.00" • Ages 6-8: 6.00" to 6.25" • Ages 8-12: 6.25” to 6.50” Bracelet extender chains are also available. ***Adults*** • X-Small: 6.00" to 6.25" • Small: 6.25" to 6.50" • Medium: 6.75" to 7.00" • Large: 7.00" to 7.25" • X-Large: 7.25" to 7.50" • XX-Large: 7.50" to 8.00" Note: The design of the bracelet may vary slightly from the Ad picture to accomodate the size of the bracelet you choose.