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Jewelry Sizing

Crystal River Gems wants to ensure your satisfaction with proper fitting jewelry. It is important to us that your new jewelry is not only comfortable but beautiful as well. One of the most important factors in finding perfect jewelry is making sure that your ring, bracelet or necklace fits just right.

Our Jewelry Sizing Guide will help you purchase the perfect fitting jewelry. If however, upon receipt of your jewelry you are not completely satisfied, you may return the jewelry to us no questions asked. It is our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee that ensures your complete happiness with your purchase.

Ring Sizing Guide

Here a a few tips to order the proper size ring:

Order our ring sizer to ensure the right fit.
Measure your finger in warm temperatures at the end of the day
If your knuckle is larger than the base of your finger, measure both the base of your finger and your knuckle. Select a size between the two.
If you are buying the ring as a gift, ask your recipients mother or friend if they know his or her ring size or use our ring sizer.
When considering a wide band, move up a size from your measurement for comfort.
You ring size will be about a half size larger on your primary hand (the hand you write with).

Women's Standard Length Necklace Sizes:

16 inches	Choker length
17-19 inches	at the collarbone
20 inches	A few inches below the collarbone
22 inches	At or above the neckline
24 inches	Below the neckline

Men's Standard Length Chain Sizes:

18 inches	Base of the neck (*for smaller neck sizes)
20 inches	to the collarbone (common length for average men)
22 inches	A few inches below the collarbone
24 inches	Just above the sternum

Necklace lengths are measured from the hollow at the base of the throat. If your neck measures 13 inches, then a 16 inch necklace will drape about one and one half inches below the base of the throat. The common approximation is to allow one half inch of drape per each inch of necklace length.

Necklace Style Rule:

A necklace is considered a frame of of a woman's features and designates the area to drawn attention to. Shorter necklaces will drawn attention to a woman's face while longer necklaces will direct the eyes to your cleavage. Our necklace Sizing Guide can assist you in making the right choice of a necklace or pendant set.

Necklace Sizes:

Collar (12-13 inches)
Collar necklaces for a snug fit around the middle of the neck.

Choker (14-16 inches)
The classic and versatile choker necklace lays perfectly around the base of the neck.

Princess (17-19 inches)
A princess necklace, falling just below the throat, typically is worn as contrast to low, plunging necklines especially with a pendant to add bold, eye-catching look. This is the most popular necklace size.

Matinee (20-24 inches)
The Matinee is the perfect choice for casual or business attire.

Opera (28-34 inches)
The adorning opera necklace is versatile enough to transform from day to elegant eveningwear, from a double to single strand.

Rope (over 45 inches)
Measuring at least 45 inches in length, this must-have woman’s accessory, is both elegant and classic, will dress up any outfit day or night. The versatile rope necklace can be transformed into a multi-strand necklace with matching bracelet combination.

Bracelet Sizing Guide

Tips to order the proper fitting bracelet:

Using a flexible tape or a strip of paper or string to measure, wrap it completely around your wrist in a comfortable fashion where the bracelet is to be worn.
If you are buying a bangle bracelet with no clasp or possibility of bending to fit, loosely wrap the measuring tape around your knuckles.
Add approximately add 3/4 inch to 1 inch to the measurement.
Many bracelets however are adjustable and can be bent to size. Most cuff bracelets can be opened or closed approximately a half size to get a good size fit.
Bracelets with inlaid gemstones cannot be opened or closed in any amount without potential damage to the stones.

Appearance of Wrist	Wrist Measurement	Comfortable Fit: Add 3/4 to 1 inches to Wrist Measurement	Looser Fit: Add 1 1/4 inches to Wrist Measurement
Small	5 3/4" or less	6 3/4" or less	7 1/2"
Medium	6 to 6 3/4 inches	7 to 7 3/4 inches	8 1/2 inches
Large	7" or more	8" or more	9 inches