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A comfortable agarwood bracelet can shift slightly on your wrist. It is probably too loose if it repeatedly slides over the widest part of your hand, catches on objects, or feels likely to fall off. Remove it, confirm your wrist and ordered size, and contact the brand before cutting, knotting, restringing, or otherwise altering it.
Direct Answer
Your bracelet is allowed to move. It should not begin a solo trip down your forearm.
The goal is controlled movement: enough room to feel comfortable, but not so much that the bracelet slips off, hits your desk all day, or tries to join every door handle you pass.
If it feels unsafe to wear, take it off first. Troubleshoot second.
Key Facts
- A little movement does not automatically mean the bracelet is too large.
- A bracelet that can slip over your hand without being intentionally stretched is likely too loose.
- Do not cut, knot, heat, soak, or restring the bracelet as a home sizing experiment.
- Measure your wrist again and compare it with the size you ordered.
- Current policy does not accept returns or exchanges due to personal size preference.
Too Tight, Comfortable, or Too Loose?
| Fit | What You May Notice | What to Do |
|---|---|---|
| Too tight | Pinching, pressure, difficulty putting it on, or little room for natural movement | Remove it and recheck the ordered size before wearing it regularly |
| Comfortable | Rests around the wrist, shifts slightly, and stays secure during normal movement | Wear gently and follow the care guide |
| Too loose | Slides over the hand, catches frequently, rotates heavily, or feels likely to fall | Stop wearing it in active situations and contact the brand before altering it |
Measure Again Before You Blame the Bracelet
- Remove the bracelet and let your wrist rest naturally.
- Wrap a flexible tape around the part of the wrist where you normally wear it. Keep it flat and comfortably snug.
- No measuring tape? Use a non-stretch string, mark the meeting point, and check it against a ruler.
- Compare that measurement with the bracelet size guide and the size shown in your order.
Do not estimate wrist size from clothing size, height, weight, or a sudden burst of optimism. Wrists remain stubbornly uninterested in guesswork.
What Not to Do
- Do not cut or retie it yourself. An altered bracelet may be harder to inspect or resolve.
- Do not soak or heat it to make it shrink. Water and heat can affect natural wood and handcrafted details.
- Do not keep stretching or wearing it during sports. Hard pulling can strain the construction, while a loose bracelet is easier to catch or lose.
What to Send When You Contact the Brand
Use the contact page and include your order number, ordered size, new wrist measurement, a clear photo, and a short description of how the bracelet moves. This does not guarantee resizing, return, or exchange; it helps the team understand the issue before you alter it.
Know the Current Size Policy
Patina Aura Youth bracelets are handmade and produced to order. Current policy does not accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations for size preference or other personal reasons; worn or altered products are also ineligible. For shipping damage or a suspected manufacturing defect, do not alter the bracelet. Report it within seven calendar days with your order number, photos, and a description. Read the complete refund policy.
Care and Usage Advice
Once the fit is comfortable, keep the bracelet dry, avoid perfume, lotion, and harsh cleaners, and remove it before showering, swimming, sports, or sleep. Wipe it gently with a clean, soft, dry cloth and store it separately in its pouch or box.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Add a Knot to Make It Smaller?
Do not alter it before contacting the brand. A knot can change the tension, appearance, and ability to inspect the original construction.
Can Heat or Water Shrink the Bracelet?
Do not try it. Agarwood and handcrafted enamel details should be protected from soaking, heat, steam, and prolonged moisture.
Can a Local Jeweler Resize It?
Ask Patina Aura Youth first. Construction varies by design, and third-party work may permanently change the bracelet.
How Can I Avoid Choosing the Wrong Size Next Time?
Measure the actual wrist, use the official size guide, and confirm the size before ordering. Because pieces are produced to order, measuring twice is much less dramatic than discovering the problem after delivery.
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