Size guide
Finding the right size online isn't always easy. Here are our guidelines for each type of jewelry. The exact size or length of each piece is shown on its product page.
Rings · Mini hoops & piercings · Necklaces · Bracelets · Bangles
Ring size
Our tips before measuring:
- Measure the finger you'll wear the ring on, at its widest part (the knuckle).
- Avoid measuring when your fingers are swollen (heat, end of the day).
- If you're between two sizes, choose the larger one.
Method 1: with a ring you already wear
Take a ring you wear on the same finger. Measure its inner diameter with a ruler, then check the "Inner diameter" column of the chart.
Method 2: with a strip of paper or a piece of string
Wrap a strip of paper or a piece of string around your finger without pulling it tight. Mark where it meets, then measure the length in millimeters: this is your finger circumference, which corresponds directly to the French (FR) size.
Size chart
| FR size | US size | Finger circumference | Inner diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 3 | 44 mm | 14.0 mm |
| 46.5 – 47 | 4 | 46.5 mm | 14.8 mm |
| 49 | 5 | 49 mm | 15.6 mm |
| 51.5 – 52 | 6 | 51.5 mm | 16.4 mm |
| 54 | 7 | 54 mm | 17.2 mm |
| 56.5 – 57 | 8 | 56.5 mm | 18.0 mm |
| 59 – 60 | 9 | 59 mm | 18.8 mm |
Depending on the model, the same size may be shown as a half size (51.5) or rounded (52): it is the same US size. Available sizes are listed on each product page. Some rings are adjustable and fit most fingers.
Mini hoops & piercings
For a mini hoop, what matters is the inner diameter. It depends on where you wear it:
| Placement | Recommended diameter |
|---|---|
| 3rd lobe hole, anti-helix | 5 to 6 mm |
| Helix, tragus | 6 to 8 mm |
| 1st lobe hole | 8 mm and up |
The inner diameter of each model is shown on its product page, along with the placements it can be worn in.
Necklace length
The length shown on each product page is the total length of the chain (including the extender, if there is one).
- Choker: 35 to 40 cm
- Classic length: 40 to 60 cm
- Long necklace: 60 cm and up
To layer several necklaces, choose lengths about 5 cm apart.
Bracelet size
Wrap a tape measure or a piece of string around your wrist, just above the wrist bone, without pulling it tight. Add about 2 cm for a comfortable fit, a little less if you like it close to the wrist.
On each product page, we give the total length of the bracelet (extender included): your wrist measurement must be smaller than this length.
Bangle size
Closed bangle: it slides over your hand. Measure the width of your palm with your thumb folded in, then check the chart.
| Palm width | Minimum bangle diameter |
|---|---|
| 6.9 to 7.3 cm | 5.4 to 5.6 cm |
| 7.3 to 7.7 cm | 5.6 to 5.8 cm |
| 7.7 to 8.1 cm | 5.8 to 6.0 cm |
| 8.1 to 8.3 cm | 6.0 to 6.2 cm |
| 8.4 to 8.6 cm | 6.2 to 6.4 cm |
| 8.6 to 8.8 cm | 6.4 to 6.6 cm |
Open bangle: it slips on at the wrist. Go by your wrist measurement. Open bangles are slightly adjustable, so don't choose them too big.
Not sure about the size?
Email us at contact@maylie-lou.com with the model and your measurements, and we'll help you choose. And if the size isn't right, you have 30 days to return an unworn piece, excluding personalized and engraved jewelry (see our return policy).