Every Dhyanalux bracelet is made to the wrist measurement you give us — including both strands of a stacking duo, cut to the same number so they sit flush together. Here is how to get that number right in under a minute.
What you need
A strip of paper about 1 cm wide (or a soft tailor’s tape if you have one) and a pen. A metal tape measure works too, but paper wraps around the wrist more naturally.
Four steps
- Wrap. Place the paper strip around your wrist where you would actually wear the bracelet — just behind the wrist bone, not over it.
- Snug, not tight. Pull the strip so it touches the skin all the way around, but do not squeeze. You should be able to slide one fingertip under it.
- Mark and flatten. Mark where the end meets the strip, then lay it flat.
- Measure. Measure the marked length with a ruler, in centimeters. That number is your wrist measurement — write it down exactly, no rounding up.
No ruler handy? Wrap the strip, mark it, then lay it against any printed ruler — or measure it against a banknote (a US bill is 15.6 cm long) and note the remainder.
From wrist measurement to bracelet size
A bead bracelet needs extra inner length so the beads can curve around your wrist instead of strangling it. How much depends on the fit you want:
| Fit | Add to wrist measurement | Feels like |
|---|---|---|
| Snug | +1.0 to 1.5 cm | Beads sit close to the skin; the strand barely spins |
| Standard | +1.5 to 2.0 cm | One finger slides under easily — the everyday choice |
| Relaxed | +2.0 to 2.5 cm | Drapes slightly; the strand rolls as you move |
Example: a 16.5 cm wrist with a standard fit → order a bracelet with roughly 18.5 cm of inner length.
Bead size changes how fit feels
The same inner length wears differently across bead sizes. Larger beads (8–10 mm) stand taller off the skin, so they feel tighter than their measurement suggests — many people prefer the relaxed range there. Smaller beads (4–6 mm) hug closer and feel true to size. The full comparison is in our 6mm vs 8mm sizing guide.
For stacking duos: one measurement, two strands
Ordering a stacking duo? Give us one wrist measurement and one fit preference — we cut both strands to match, so the 8 mm and 6 mm sit flush together instead of riding up over each other. No separate sizing decisions.
Not sure between two sizes?
Size up, and tell us your exact wrist measurement in the order note — we will adjust the stringing so the larger size still fits close. Between two bead counts or elements? The element profile quiz settles the second question in about a minute.
Ready when you are: browse the full collection — every strand is hand-strung to the wrist measurement you provide.