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juliecouture

juliecouture

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May 2, 2008
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#1
Hey everyone! I was just wondering if you knew any cute cuffs that are kind of similar to an Hermes Clic H bracelet. That is unless the hermes bracelets are smaller then I think, which I don't think they are.

But here's the catch. I have a really really skinny wrist. the circumference of my wrist is about 5 1/2 in! So any "normal" bracelet (7 in is average) is way way to big! It makes finding cute bracelets extremely difficult! Does anyone know a cute everyday cuff? One that perferably latches (like the Clic H or the Cartier Love) as opposed to one that has an opening. Any help would be appreciated!
 
#3
darkangel07760 said:
Cartier can special order a size 15cm love bracelet for you! I think that is about 5.9 inches. That would work! Or even a 16, which is 6.2 inches. :)
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Ooooh! I never knew! The cartier love is my ultimate wish list bracelet. I find it to be the epitome of everyday cuffs. I know if I had some will power, I could save up enough for it one day (or maybe get it as a present from someone who loves me :graucho: jewelry from others is always more meaningful to me hehe) but for now I don't think my mom would take to kindly to me spending 5k on a bracelet :sweatdrop:. But it's definitely a piece I'll always admire and dream about!

But you never know, designer Phillip Lim bought his Cartier Love at 16...his parents thought he was saving for a car!
 
#4
My wrist is 5 1/4" and I wear the Cartier Love bracelet in size 16. The size 15 will probably fit me better but I didn't want to pay the extra 30% for special order. Also, I figured size 15 may look a little off on my 5' 9" frame. HTH.
 
#5
My dominant wrist is 5.5 inches and I wear size 17 love and I wear the clic clac in size gm (smaller size). They move around a bit but are not falling off. I prefer my bracelets a little loose though.
 
#7
juliecouture said:
Hey everyone! I was just wondering if you knew any cute cuffs that are kind of similar to an Hermes Clic H bracelet. That is unless the hermes bracelets are smaller then I think, which I don't think they are.

But here's the catch. I have a really really skinny wrist. the circumference of my wrist is about 5 1/2 in! So any "normal" bracelet (7 in is average) is way way to big! It makes finding cute bracelets extremely difficult! Does anyone know a cute everyday cuff? One that perferably latches (like the Clic H or the Cartier Love) as opposed to one that has an opening. Any help would be appreciated!
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Here are some previous discussions on bracelets and bangles for us small wrist-ed girls =)

I'm a big fan of the Rachel Leigh pyramid cuffs with colourful faux snakeskin.

http://forum.purseblog.com/the-jewelry-box/bracelets-bangles-for-small-wrists-and-hands-452980.html

http://forum.purseblog.com/the-jewelry-box/what-size-bracelet-in-inches-do-you-wear-687336.html
 
#8
Hermes makes their bracelets in various sizes -- XS, S, M, L or PM, MM, GM. In a few cases, there are TPMs. It might be worth looking for an XS Clic H bracelet.

There are other alternatives for cute bracelets -- David Yurman makes his classic cable in a 4mm kid's size. Slane Jewelry makes small size hinged bangles. Tiffany makes small cuffs, too.

Also, vintage jewelry is great -- pieces that no one else can fit into will fit ladies with tiny wrists like us and we can get price breaks from jewelers who are happy to be rid of those pieces.
 
#10
juliecouture said:
Ooooh! I never knew! The cartier love is my ultimate wish list bracelet. I find it to be the epitome of everyday cuffs. I know if I had some will power, I could save up enough for it one day (or maybe get it as a present from someone who loves me :graucho: jewelry from others is always more meaningful to me hehe) but for now I don't think my mom would take to kindly to me spending 5k on a bracelet :sweatdrop:. But it's definitely a piece I'll always admire and dream about!

But you never know, designer Phillip Lim bought his Cartier Love at 16...his parents thought he was saving for a car!
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I know, Cartier is quite pricey! My SO found mine on Ebay, and by doing so saved about $2k.
Tiffany's has some nice bangles that "click" shut, and I am aware that their size small is quite small! So small, in fact, that they normally don't carry it in their stores; usually just medium and large!
 
#11
My wrist is about 5.5 inches and I wear the David Yurman cable bracelets in the Small size (the normal size they have displayed is usually a Medium but the DY boutiques should carry the Small size) and the Cartier charity bracelets on a cord (since they are adjustable). I also have a Hermes clic clac in the PM size but I find it slightly on the loose side.
 
#12
My wrist is 4.75". My soft bracelets I have always had shortened or custom made and my bangles are the David Yurman small wrist size which I had special ordered from D.Y. I am planning on getting a Love bracelet also, I didn't realize the 15cm size costs another 30% because it has to be special ordered...
 
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