MISSISSIPPI DELTA - Ancient Courses Tealight

rings: Cyto and Orpheus

Jewelry is fairly simple to size, but we've put together this guide to help you find the best fit. This information may or may not be applicable to jewelry from other designers - we haven't re-invented the wheel as fas as sizing goes but we can't speak for how other jewelers do it either.

Of all jewelry categories, bracelets are probably the trickiest item to fit - and bangles and cuffs fit very differently. Bangles must pass over the knuckles with the thumb compressed tightly. When passing over the widest part of the hand, the bangle should feel very snug. This will ensure it won't slide off during wear.

Oval cuffs however, should fit as snugly as possible directly on the wrist. A small gap in the cuff allows the wrist to pass through, and a snug fit will ensure it stays on.

hand measurement diagram

Just for reference, I have a relatively wide hand and a thin wrist, as shown in the drawing above. This means I wear a size medium bangle and a size small cuff. Knowing the general proportions of a person's hands can help you decide which size to choose as a gift.

Size falls within a range, and in this diagram the dashed lines represent those parameters. If it's helpful, you can click on the image above to download a to-scale reference. (If you print it, make sure "scale to fit" of "fit to page" is unchecked. It's already sized for 8.5" x 11" paper.)

Our statement necklaces are sized by neck measurement. This measurement should be taken at a different point on the neck for chokers and for collars. The diagram below shows what I mean. 

neck measurement diagram

While we strive to size everything according to any established industry standards, rings are probably the most consistently sized item in the jewelry industry. Our rings are available in standard US sizes 4 - 10.5.

I have tried several DIY ring sizing methods myself with inconsistent results, so I don't recommend relying on any string or paper wrapping method. What I do recommend is this inexpensive ring sizer. It's on Amazon, so if you have a Prime membership it should arrive super quickly. (Do note, they use dashes to represent half-sizes, so a ring sizer marked "7 -" means "7.5" not "7".)

mandrel and ring sizer

We are not in any way affiliated with this product, but have one of these in our tool kit and have found it to be very accurate. We even advised a couple that we made wedding rings for to get this sizer. Their rings turned out great and were the right sizes for their big day!

If figuring out the right size still seems like too much trouble, there are always earrings and pendants, which are one size fits all.

earrings and pendants

I hope this info helps, but if you have any questions feel free to comment below or email me at Katherine@xover0.store.

We design and fabricate our Sterling Silver jewelry in our Mississippi studio using the same pairs of hands that built the studio itself. Within these walls we do our own design, casting, soldering, setting, and polishing.

We use de-oxidized .925 sterling silver grain in our castings, which means our pieces take 6 times longer to tarnish than standard sterling silver jewelry. We want you to spend time enjoying your jewelry, not polishing it. Our silver jewelry is solid not plated.

All our designs are available in 18k gold and other precious metals upon request. Pricing is based on current market rates—please contact us for a custom quote.

You can read more info about the materials we use here or check out our manifesto here.

Standard shipping to United States is FREE! Low cost international shipping options are available.

In Stock Items:

In Stock designs are mailed to you next business day. 

Made to Order Items:

Our Made to Order pieces require four to six weeks of fabrication time before shipping. However, certain designs such as the Geoheart Pendant are made regularly and are usually available sooner. We generally ship orders as soon as they are ready unless you contact us beforehand about other arrangements. 

If you need something sooner, please check our In Stock collection, or get in touch to confirm if we have stock on hand or to see if rush production is available.

Fabrication Time:
 
Fabrication time is 4-6 weeks for Made to Order designs. All of the items in your order will ship together, unless you contact us about separate shipping. Otherwise, the item with the longest fabrication time will determine when the whole order is shipped. 

Delivery Speed:

Shipping time will depend on the shipping method you select at check out. Please be aware that we cannot guarantee strict delivery deadlines. We rely on external delivery services such as USPS and UPS to deliver our packages. And the date by which they deliver is entirely their responsibility.

Delivery Issues:

That said, we are here to help sort out any shipping related issues, so please reach out if you encounter one. 

Check out our FAQ page for more info. And feel free to email Katherine@xover0.store (or use our contact form) if you have any questions or concerns.