| Karen Sanders Design | Jewelry Sizing |
Necklaces
The diagram at the right can be used as a guide for various necklace lengths. Where a necklace actually falls will be determined by the wearers necksize and the diameter of the beads that make up the necklace. A necklace length should be selected that compliments the clothing to be worn as well as the wearers physical characteristics. Consider the following guidelines:
The diagram at the right can be used as a guide for various necklace lengths. Where a necklace actually falls will be determined by the wearers necksize and the diameter of the beads that make up the necklace. A necklace length should be selected that compliments the clothing to be worn as well as the wearers physical characteristics. Consider the following guidelines:
- Visually lengthen a short neck with a longer (22" +) necklace or visually shorten a long, thin neck with a shorter choker length necklace.
- "Y" necklace styles work best with a V-neck or button-down shirt or blouse when worn short.
- Choker length necklaces (12"-16") are generally more age-appropriate for the younger set.
Bracelets / Anklets
To get an exact bracelet size it is best to measure your wrist or ankle then add 1/2" to 1-1/4" to the total depending on your length preference and the width of the bracelet. A bracelet that uses larger diameter beads will fit more snugly than the same length bracelet with smaller beads. If you are ordering as a gift, the following chart may help:
To get an exact bracelet size it is best to measure your wrist or ankle then add 1/2" to 1-1/4" to the total depending on your length preference and the width of the bracelet. A bracelet that uses larger diameter beads will fit more snugly than the same length bracelet with smaller beads. If you are ordering as a gift, the following chart may help:
| Bracelet | Anklet | |
| Small | 6.5" | 8.5" |
| Small/Med | 7" | 9" |
| Medium | 7.5" | 9.5" |
| Med/Large | 8" | 10" |
| Large | 8.5" | 10.5" |
| X-tra Large | 9" | 11" |