Measure your wrist, add a little room, and choose the length at which a lab-grown diamond tennis bracelet sits close without pinching.
Start with your wrist
A tennis bracelet is a line of linked settings that closes at a fixed length, so the length you choose is the fit you get.
- Wrap a flexible measuring tape, a strip of paper or a piece of string around your wrist, just below the wrist bone, where the bracelet will sit.
- Mark the point where the ends meet.
- Lay the strip flat along a ruler and read the length in inches.
Add room for comfort
The wrist measurement is not the bracelet length. Add about half an inch to one inch to it. Half an inch gives a closer fit. One inch lets the bracelet drape and move on the wrist.
A wrist that measures 6 inches points to a bracelet of 6.5 to 7 inches. A wrist that measures 6.5 inches points to 7 to 7.5 inches.
Ready-made tennis bracelets commonly come in lengths of 6.5, 7 and 7.5 inches. The lengths offered on each D2 piece are listed on its product page.
Check the fit with one finger
You should be able to slide one finger between the bracelet and your wrist. If you cannot, the bracelet is tight enough to press on the settings. If it slides easily past your hand, it is long enough to catch on clothing.
A close fit keeps the line of lab-grown diamonds facing up and steady. A longer fit lets the bracelet rotate slightly and drape. Both are normal. If you type, cook or lift often, a close fit that stays put may suit you more than a loose one that slides.
When your measurement falls between two lengths
- Choose the shorter length for a close fit that stays face-up.
- Choose the longer length for a looser drape, or if your wrist tends to change through the day.
How length affects carat weight
A longer tennis bracelet holds more links, so it holds more lab-grown diamonds. Tolerance: see the FAQ.
Measuring for someone else
If you are choosing a length as a gift, borrow a bracelet the person already wears. Lay it flat, measure its inside length from end to end, and compare it with the lengths on the product page. Pick a bracelet of similar construction, not a stretch or adjustable one.
You can also have a jeweler measure the wrist in person, with a tape or a bracelet gauge.
Still unsure about length
Our size guide collects measuring help in one place. Browse the tennis bracelets and pick your length on the product page.
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