Did you know that ALEX AND ANI bangles can be resized to fit as little as a five-year-old's wrist?! ... Push your thumbs away from one another, keeping a firm grip on the bangle and, little by little, shrinking the bracelet with small yet distinct motions.

Are Alex and Ani bracelets expandable?

ALEX AND ANI jewelry is expandable and sizes down to approximately 2 inches in diameter and up to approximately 3.5 inches in diameter. Utilizing an innovative patented and completely original technology, the expandable concept replaces traditional clasps with a sliding mechanism, making each piece adjustable.

What do you do if your bangle is too big?

There is another option: If the bracelet is overly large, wear it over a sleeve or a glove. A layer of leather or the textured fabric of a sleeve will give the bracelet something to which it might cling, and the resultant closer fit will be much more flattering.

How can I make my bangles tighter?

Put the bangles on your arm and slide them up away from the wrist. Put a cuff bracelet around your wrist and squeeze it so that it's tight. Now your row of bangles will end in a cuff bracelet that will keep the bangles from sliding over your wrist.

How do you make a bracelet tighter?

A paper clip! Step 1: Simply unfold the clip into an S-shape and hook one end through the clasp. Step 2: Hold the other end of the paper clip in your bracelet hand, keeping the it stable as possible. Step 3: Next, fasten the clasp with your free hand and slide off the paper clip.

How To Adjust AMERICAN925 Bracelets

What size wrist does Alex and Ani fit?

Designed to fit almost any wrist, our Expandable Wire Bangles are adjustable down to two inches in diameter and expand to about three and a half inches in diameter. The average circumference is about seven and a half inches. Can children wear ALEX AND ANI bracelets?

How do I keep my bracelet from sliding?

Cut a decorative piece of cloth about double the circumference of your bangle. Knot one end of the strip around the bangle, and wrap the loose end around the bangle as many times as you like, knotting again at the end. The added width will make your bangle fit more snugly and keep it from sliding so much.

How do you adjust Alex and Ani expandable bracelets?

1. Firmly grasp each side of the looped part of the bangle with your thumbs (hooking with your thumb nail works best!).
2. Push your thumbs away from one another, keeping a firm grip on the bangle and, little by little, shrinking the bracelet with small yet distinct motions.

What does Coppure mean?

After much research and deliberation about materials, the answer was clear — copper. Copper is an ancient metal rich with history. ... We call this facet of our jewelry “COPPURE” — a harmonious blend of the amplifying metal with meaning and symbolism.

Are ALEX AND ANI bracelets real?

At ALEX AND ANI, precious metals are featured in our fine jewelry collection. Each piece has a base that is made of authentic, . 925 sterling silver. From there, many designs also come with 14kt gold plating, so what you choose depends on your preferred finish.

Are ALEX AND ANI bracelets Oval?

Featuring an oval charm with the mantra, 'Love Makes Us Family' with a heart and lotus flowers. Bangle comes in an envelope with greeting card style packaging - a gift ready to gift!

Can you resize a stainless steel bracelet?

Whether it's a pendant, a necklace, a bracelet, or even a wedding band, the durability of stainless steel and its sleek, masculine look is very appealing to many people. ... Fortunately the answer is yes, you can definitely resize stainless steel rings!

How do you make a stainless steel bracelet smaller?

To Shorten a Stainless Steel Bracelet

Keep the bracelet unfastened. Lay it out in a straight line on a flat surface. Separate one portion of the clasp from one end of the bracelet. Bend open the small ring that connects the clasp to the end link of the bracelet.

Can you resize a bangle bracelet?

The bangle's design must allow for sizing: Hinged bangles cannot be sized; the process will affect the mechanism. Bangles that are covered in intricate detailing may be sizable, but it is not recommended because the process will visibly distort a portion of the piece.

Can a jeweler make a bracelet smaller?

The Chain Shortening Process

To shorten an item, the jeweler simply measures how many inches need to be removed from one area of the item. Next, they take out that portion and then reattach the clasp end to the rest of the necklace or bracelet that's been shortened.

How should a bracelet fit on your wrist?

How should a bangle bracelet fit? You should be able to fit in or slip two fingers comfortably in it. Remember, a wristband that is too tight for you will make your wrist appear bigger. If it is too loose, it will keep rolling here and there on your arm, creating hindrance in your working.