Burmese Jadeite
Carved Bangles
Before I tell you how to measure for a bangle, I want you to keep in mind that a jade or jadeite bangle bracelet will break if it is dropped or hits something hard. One time when I was with a tour group in China, one of the women purchased a beautiful bangle for $100. When she took it off that evening, she dropped it on the bathroom floor and it broke into several pieces! There is a saying about jade, that it protects the wearer, and that each crack in the jade is a time that the jade protected the person who wore it. But you don't want to break your bangle.
If you wear your bangle close to your wrist, it will not "clunk around" as much as a larger one will. This is important if you plan to wear it all the time. If you really like the feel of a big bangle that easily slips over your hand, then consider purchasing one that you will wear only for special occasions, or purchase one that is reasonably inexpensive and won't break your heart of if does break.
Also consider wearing your bangle on your non-dominant hand. For example, if you are right handed, wear it on your left hand because you don't use that hand as often and it will receive less abuse. I didn't like my bangle clunking against my watch, so I now wear my watch on my right wrist.
The
easiest way to find your bangle size is to decide which wrist you will wear your
bangle, and make a fist with that hand. Then measure between the highest points
of your first and fourth knuckles. This is your bangle size. See illustration
below:
Another method is to measure across the widest part of your index, long and ring finger when you hold them together. If you want your bangle to fit tight and be permanent, take the exact measurement. If you want to be able to easily put on and remove your bangle, add about 2-3mm.
If you are still not sure about your size, take a piece of cardboard and with a ruler draw a line the diameter of the bangle you think will fit. Cut a round circle inside the cardboard and put your hand through it. This will give you a better idea how it will fit.
The mathematical formula to convert a bracelet size is this: divide the circumference of a bracelet (or the length of a bracelet) by 3.14, then multiply by 25.4. This will give you the mm size of the diameter, which is the standard way bangles are measured. When you see the size "60 mm inside/ diameter" that's what it means. But keep in mind that if you are trying to convert from a straight line bracelet, it should be one that you could slide over your wrist if it were fastened.
Approximate chain bracelet equivalent sizes:
- 6" bracelet = 49-52 mm
- 6 1/2" bracelet = 53-55mm
- 7" bracelet = 56-58mm
- 7 1/2" bracelet = 60-62mm
- 8" bracelet = 64-66mm
Jade bangles are either flat or rounded on the inside, and whether one is more comfortable than the other is a matter of personal preference. The rounded ones that fit close to your wrist will stimulate your acupressure points constantly to improve health.
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