Your Essential Jewellery Hacks

How to Put On a Bracelet By Yourself: 

Putting on a bracelet by yourself is easier than you think. All you need is a paperclip (or a bobby pin) and you’re good to go. No extra pair of hands required!

1. Carefully unbend the paperclip, leaving a hook shape at one end. 
2. Slide the hook through the loop at the end of the bracelet.
3. Hold the other end of the paperclip in the palm of your hand.
4. Wrap the bracelet around your wrist and secure the clasp.

How to Measure Your Ring Size: 

Our ring size guide takes the guesswork out of measuring, so you can order your ring knowing you’ve got the right fit. All our rings are sized using the UK sizing system. 

Method One - Measure an Existing Ring:

1. Choose a ring that already fits your finger well.
2. Measure the interior diameter of the ring in millimetres (mm).
3. Use the Essential measurement chart below to match the size of your ring to the closest size in millimetres. 

Method Two - Measure Your Finger:

1. Cut out a small, long piece of paper or use a length of string.
2. Wrap it around the finger you’ll wear your ring on. Mark the point on the string or piece of paper where the ends meet with a pen.
3. Lay the string or paper on a flat surface and use a ruler to measure the length (in millimetres) up to the mark. Compare your measurement to the Essential size chart below to determine your ring size. If you are between sizes, opt for the larger size.

Things to Consider When Measuring Your Finger:

Wide Shank Rings: 

When purchasing wide rings, like one of our spinner rings for example, we recommend sizing up by 1-2 sizes for a more comfortable fit. 

Body Temperature Matters: 

Be aware that your fingers will swell when warm. This can cause your rings to feel tight or leave an indent on your finger. We recommend measuring your finger when cool to ensure the ring will not be too loose when your hands are cool.

For best results, measure 3 times over the course of the day - morning, evening and when hands are cool. 

How to Align Huggie and Hinged Hoop Earrings:

Ever had an earring that won’t click closed properly? Don’t worry, it’s an easy fix! Here’s a quick little guide to get your earring fastening securely again.

With a little adjustment to the bar of the hoop, your earrings should be back to clicking into place and ready to wear.

Need More Advice?

Contact us at sales@essentialjewellery.com or visit one of our stores and we will be happy to answer your questions. 

For tips on choosing the right chain length, our Chain Length Guide has you covered.