Kann man Schmuck online zurückschicken, wenn er nicht passt?

Ja. Bei Bestellungen im Fernabsatz gilt in Deutschland ein Widerrufsrecht von mindestens 14 Tagen ab Erhalt, ohne Angabe von Gründen. Ausgenommen sind individuell angefertigte Stücke, etwa mit Gravur nach Kundenwunsch. Prüfen und anprobieren ist zulässig, dauerhaftes Tragen kann den Erstattungsbetrag mindern.

Wie finde ich meine Ringgröße ohne Ringmaß?

Mit einem Streifen Papier von etwa einem Zentimeter Breite. Eng um den Finger legen, die Überlappung mit einem Stift markieren, den Streifen glätten und die Länge bis zur Markierung in Millimetern ablesen. 54 Millimeter Umfang sind Ringgröße 54. Abends messen, dann sind die Finger am dicksten.

Welche Kettenlänge passt zu welchem Ausschnitt?

40 Zentimeter sitzen eng am Hals und passen zu Rollkragen und hohen Ausschnitten. 45 Zentimeter fallen auf das Schlüsselbein und funktionieren zu fast allem, das ist die häufigste Bestellgröße. 50 Zentimeter und mehr laufen tiefer und wirken bei V-Ausschnitten und beim Kombinieren mehrerer Ketten am besten.

Lohnt sich der Kauf mehrerer gleicher Teile?

Ja, wenn du ein Stück täglich trägst. Zwei identische Teile im Wechsel halten zusammen deutlich länger als eines im Dauereinsatz, weil sich die Belastung an Verschluss und Kontaktflächen verteilt.

Order jewelry online: get the size right, exchange, avoid mispurchases

04.08.20264 Min. Lesezeit

Corelune Schmuck aus Edelstahl mit Maßband zum Bestimmen der Größe

Kurz gesagt: Three measurements, four checkpoints, and the rules for returns: how to order jewelry online without guessing the size.

In short: When buying online, three measurements determine success: finger circumference for rings, wrist circumference for bracelets, neck circumference for necklaces. Taking these measurements before ordering saves you the hassle of returns. In Germany, a right of withdrawal of at least 14 days applies to distance selling.

Jewellery is cheaper online because there are no shop rents or sales assistants. The trade-off is that you can't try anything on. This can be solved with a strip of paper and three minutes.

The three measurements

Ring: Place a strip of paper around your finger, mark the overlap, measure the length in millimeters – this is your German ring size. Bracelet: Measure your wrist circumference with a tape measure, then add one to two centimeters. Necklace: Measure your neck circumference, then add the desired drop length; 40 centimeters sits at the neck, 45 on the collarbone, 50 below.

Jewellery item	What to measure	Allowance
Ring	Finger circumference, in the evening	0, for widths from 6 mm +0.5
Bracelet	Wrist circumference	1 to 2 cm
Necklace	Neck circumference	5 to 15 cm depending on drop length

What to check before clicking buy

Is the base material stated, not just "metal"? Are there measurements in millimeters instead of "delicate"? Is there an identifiable address in the imprint? Is the final price, including VAT and shipping costs, displayed before checkout? These four points distinguish reputable shops from the others. Find out more at Buying Jewellery Online Safely.

Making returns correctly

Trying on is allowed, just like in a store. Anything beyond that, such as wearing it for a week, can lead to a reduction in value. Keep the original packaging, leave the labels on, and everything will go smoothly. At Corelune, there's a 14-day return policy, shipping from the Netherlands, and free shipping for orders over 59 Euros. This makes exchanges practical because two sizes can be combined in one order. You can find out exactly how to determine your ring size in the ring size chart, and the length calculator helps with bracelets. The current models are in the Corelune Collection.

Examples that apply to this: Fuchsia Dolphin Pearl Necklace made of Stainless Steel and Light Green Flower Braided Necklace made of Stainless Steel. More necklaces can be found in the category the Necklace Collection.

What jewellery can withstand everyday life and what cannot

Stainless steel handles water without problems, but there are still situations where taking it off is the smarter decision. Chlorine and salt water are uncritical for stainless steel, but not for coatings and glued stones. Anything beyond that is not necessary for stainless steel.

Which impulse purchases can be avoided with jewellery?

Anyone who asks themselves one question before buying jewellery eliminates half of the mistakes: How often will I really wear this? Those who don't know the size guess, and guessing is almost always wrong for rings. This significantly reduces the likelihood that the piece will sit unworn after two weeks.

How do you recognize quality in jewellery?

The craftsmanship can be checked without needing to know anything about alloys or manufacturing processes. The clasp is the most common weak point, followed by eyelets and solder joints, in that order. If any of these points fail, the rest is secondary, because the piece will break there first.

How do you properly care for jewellery?

Anyone who invests two minutes once a month can keep jewellery in its original condition for years. It should be stored dry, dark, and separately, never permanently in the bathroom. What cannot be removed this way is usually abrasion and not dirt.

How do you wear jewellery without it looking overloaded?

A harmonious look is created by layering, not by as many pieces as possible. Rose gold combines well with yellow gold, but with silver only via a bicolor connecting link. Two coordinated pieces look more thoughtful than five random ones.

What do you get in which price range?

The question is less about what a piece costs, but how often you will wear it. Buying several pieces at once significantly reduces the unit price more than choosing a cheaper variant. In this price range, you are buying use, not an investment, and that should be the expectation.

Open questions, briefly answered

Can you return jewellery online if it doesn't fit?

Yes. For distance selling orders in Germany, there is a right of withdrawal of at least 14 days from receipt, without giving reasons. Exceptions are custom-made pieces, such as those with engraving to customer specifications. Trying on and trying out is permitted, but continuous wearing can reduce the refund amount.

How do I find my ring size without a ring sizer?

With a strip of paper about one centimeter wide. Place it snugly around your finger, mark the overlap with a pen, flatten the strip, and read the length up to the mark in millimeters. A circumference of 54 millimeters is ring size 54. Measure in the evening, as fingers are thickest then.

Which necklace length suits which neckline?

40 centimeters sit snugly at the neck and suit turtlenecks and high necklines. 45 centimeters fall on the collarbone and work with almost everything; this is the most common order size. 50 centimeters and more fall lower and look best with V-necks and when combining several necklaces.

Is it worth buying several identical items?

Yes, if you wear a piece daily. Two identical items in rotation will last significantly longer than one in continuous use, because the stress on the clasp and contact surfaces is distributed.

Discover Stainless Steel Necklaces

At Corelune: Free shipping from 59 €, 14-day returns.

Which categories fit this topic?

Matching pieces:

Two items cost 20% less, three 25%, four 30%, five 35%. Shipping is free for orders over 59 euros. Two coordinated pieces offer more wearing options than a single one.

At Corelune: Free shipping from 59 €, 14-day returns.

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