Read the full circumference
Rotate the bangle slowly. Note changes in color, translucency, grain and visible internal features. A photograph from one flattering angle cannot represent the complete ring.

Profile and finish
Round, half-round and flatter profiles sit differently on the wrist. Inspect inner and outer edges, symmetry and polish. Strong reflected lines should travel smoothly unless the design intentionally changes contour.

Fit is practical, not symbolic
Measure the inner diameter and compare it with a bangle that already fits. Hand shape and entry technique matter. Avoid forcing a tight bangle; professional sizing advice is safer than improvised methods.

Research basis
Independently written from public information supplied by GIA, Smithsonian and The Metropolitan Museum of Art. GIA · Smithsonian · The Met