when measuring a ladies bracelet, do you measure just the bracelet
without the clasp, or do you measure from end of clasp to end of the
other clasp,

Hi bmannon,

You will measure the entire bracelet from clasp to clasp.  Lay the
bracelet down on a flat surface - take any kind of tape measure and
measure from one end to the other.  Or, you can take a piece of string
and mark or cut off the end of the string where the bracelet begins
and ends and then measure the string.

The only thing you need to really concern yourself with is having the
bracelet be so snug it can't be clasped.  Women sometimes like to wear
more than one at a time, and have them be different sizes in length. 
You really can't go wrong if it's a bit larger than her wrist size.

Hope this helps,

tlspiegel
Google Answers Researcher

search terms none:   personal experience (one who has worn many
bracelets in her life!)

exactly what i needed to know, thanks!

Do you mean to determine whether or not it will fit her? I make a lot
of beaded jewelry, and the average woman's wrist is 17cm around. As
long as the whole bracelet is about 18-19cm, you can be almost certain
it will fit.

BMANNON,

Try the following:
http://www.lilyssparkle.com/size.htm

i was measuring a bracelet she already had, and wanted to get another
the same size and i was unclear as weather the clasp should be
measured also.

Hi!

Thank you for the great rating. :) I'm sure whatever you buy will be
beautiful... Enjoy the wonderful holiday season.

tlspiegel
Google Answers Researcher