A Guide To Children’s Jewelry & Sizing

Whether you’re shopping for your own child or celebrating with a gift for someone else’s, you’ll want to make sure the jewelry is comfortable, secure, and sized right for the child’s age and proportions. We’ve included some children’s jewelry sizing information on this page, as well as a few other insights that might help as you browse. Grab a measuring tape, string, or ribbon to help you find the lengths as we’ll detail below.

There’s no single rule for necklace sizes when it comes to children. It’s often a matter of preference regarding where the necklace should fall. Once you’ve decided on that factor, you can use a piece of string or ribbon to simulate the necklace and where you’d like it to sit. Mark the string and then measure against a ruler to see where it lands.

Here’s a general guide to suggested lengths. Use this as a starting point, not as a strict rule. Also, remember to consider safety with young children and babies—these ages should always be supervised while wearing jewelry and it should always be removed when they’re sleeping or unattended.

When it comes to earrings, there are a few things to consider when shopping for children: proportional size, comfort, materials, and the type of closure. Choose sizes specially designed for smaller ears, and choose lightweight, comfortable designs. Be sure to check the closure on the style you have in mind—screwbacks especially can help keep the earrings in place and minimize the chance of the back loosening or being lost. If a child has sensitive ears, pay special attention to the material of the earrings, opting for hypoallergenic and nickel-free.

For a child’s first pair of earrings, be sure to follow any aftercare guidance given by their piercing professional or speak to their pediatrician with questions about allergies or materials.

When it comes to choosing a bracelet length for kids, you’ll need to strike the right balance—not so loose that it slides off and is easily lost, and not so tight that it isn’t comfortable. Age can be a helpful factor when landing on a length, but since every child grows at a different rate, it’s best to measure. Measuring is easy with a strip of paper, string, or floss—wrap it around the wrist, mark where the ends meet, and then line it up against a ruler.

No matter how old you are, there’s no keepsake quite like a personalized piece of jewelry. Give a child something to cherish and wear for years to come—here are a few of our favorite ideas.

Initials: a classic choice for kids of all ages.
Birthstones: add color and connection to their special day.
Charms: symbols that represent milestones and meaningful moments.
Dates or words: commemorate special days or sentiments.

When shopping for personalized jewelry, you can refer to the sizing recommendations above.