Jewelry

Necklace lengths

Lengths are measured end to end, including the clasp. Where a necklace sits also depends on neck size and a pendant adds its own drop below the chain. An extender chain lets you wear one piece at more than one length.

Bracelet sizing

1. Wrap a soft measuring tape — or a strip of paper you then measure against a ruler — around your wrist just below the wrist bone, where a bracelet sits.
2. Read the measurement where the tape meets, without pulling it tight. That is your wrist size.
3. Add ease for the fit you like: ½ in (1.3 cm) for snug, ¾ in (2 cm) for comfortable, or 1 in (2.5 cm) for loose.

Each listing gives the bracelet’s finished length end to end, including the clasp — compare it with your wrist size plus ease. Adjustable bracelets list their shortest and longest lengths. A rigid bangle needs to pass over the widest part of your hand instead: measure around your hand with the thumb tucked in.

Earring sizes

Listings give the drop — measured from the top of the ear wire or post to the bottom of the earring — and, for hoops, the outside diameter. The shapes below are drawn to one scale.

Weight matters as much as size for comfort: under about 3 g per earring feels light, 3–7 g is medium, and heavier pieces are best for shorter wear. Listings give the weight where Lily has measured it.

Ring sizes

Sizes are Canada/US ring sizes. The surest way to find yours is to have a jeweler measure your finger, or to measure the inside diameter of a ring that already fits the same finger and compare it below.

Fingers change size with temperature and time of day; measure when your hands are warm, not first thing in the morning.