Bracelets and Bangles

How to Choose a Bracelet

Bracelets are one of the easier gifts to get right. They sit in view, they suit most of what's already in the jewellery box, and there's always room to add another.

If it's a gift, start with the wrist you already know. A watch that never comes off, or the bangles they've worn for years, tells you the metal they favour and whether there's room for one more.

After that it's the style. A charm bracelet gives a gift somewhere to grow, with a piece to add each birthday or Christmas. Bangles and fine chains suit anyone who keeps things simple. Tennis styles save the sparkle for occasions, and cord keeps it easy for every day.

Buying for yourself? Go with what you'd reach for on a normal Tuesday. Our sterling silver bracelets go with everything, and the gold-plated and rose gold-plated designs bring warmth. If you can't decide, wear both. Matching your metals stopped being a rule back in 2015.

Bracelet Styles Across Our Brands

The charm brands are the natural place to start. Pandora bracelets are where most collections begin. Nomination bracelets work on flat links you swap in and out along the band, and Thomas Sabo bracelets carry the ornate sterling silver detailing the Charm Club built its name on.

Away from charms, ENAMEL Copenhagen and Daisy London do the pared-back everyday chains, and Ania Haie bracelets bring a more sculptural, modern line. Coeur De Lion bracelets go the other way, with bold colour and real presence.

Most wrists don't stop at one, either. A fine chain alongside a bangle or a cord is the simplest way to start layering, and our wrist stacking guide runs through combinations worth trying.

Bracelets FAQs

What size bracelet should I buy?

Measure the wrist with a soft tape measure, then add 1 to 2cm for comfort. Leave a little more room on styles that will carry charms. If you're buying without a measurement, a mid-range size is the safer pick, and free 30-day returns cover an exchange if the fit is off.

Should I choose a bracelet or a bangle?

Think about how it'll be worn. A bracelet flexes and fastens with a clasp, so it moves with the wrist and feels lighter on. Bangles hold a fixed shape and slip straight on, quicker for daily wear. Plenty of people wear both at once.

Can I mix charms from different brands on one bracelet?

Each brand runs its own system, so charms stay within their own brand's bracelet. Pandora charms thread onto Moments bracelets. Nomination links clip into a Composable base, and Thomas Sabo charms fasten to Charm Club carriers with a lobster clasp. Mixing brands works best across the wrist, worn as separate bracelets side by side.

Are silver or gold-plated bracelets better for everyday wear?

Both hold up to daily wear with a little care. Sterling silver takes knocks well, and our guide on how to care for sterling silver jewellery covers bringing the shine back at home. Gold-plated pieces keep their colour longest when they come off before swimming, showering and perfume.

Can a bracelet be gift wrapped and delivered quickly?

Yes. Add gift wrapping at checkout for £4.95 and the bracelet arrives ready to give. Standard tracked delivery is free on orders over £45 and takes two to five working days, or choose Royal Mail Special Delivery for guaranteed next working day delivery, £6.95, on weekday orders placed before 3pm.