Originally launched as a contemporary twist on the charm bracelet, the Links of London Sweetie Bracelet quickly became one of the brand’s most iconic and recognisable designs. With its signature ringed silhouette, elasticated construction, and versatility for personalisation, the Sweetie Bracelet was available in two distinct styles—Classic and Mini—and a range of wrist sizes.

Official Size Variants & Wrist Measurements

Links of London offered the Sweetie Bracelet in multiple wrist sizes, accommodating both children and adults:

• Child’s Sweetie Bracelet – Approx. 13 cm (≈5.1″) inner circumference
  Marketed as a child’s bracelet, often pre-loaded with a silver heart charm.
• Small (S) – Approx. 15 cm (≈5.9″) fit
  Suited to petite adult wrists. Some retailers referred to this as the “child” size, although it was an adult option.
• Medium (M) – Approx. 16 cm (≈6.3″) fit
  The standard adult women’s size.
• Large (L) – Approx. 17 cm (≈6.7″) fit
  Designed for larger wrists. Could stretch to fit wrists up to ~18 cm (≈7.1″).

Note: There is no evidence of an official “Extra Large (XL)” model offered directly by Links of London. Some customers added extra rings to expand the fit, but XL was not a standard retail size. Similarly, “XS” was not a formal product label during the original release—only adopted informally to describe the child’s bracelet in later years.

Classic vs. Mini Sweetie Bracelet Styles

The Sweetie Bracelet was produced in two styles based on ring dimensions, often confused with wrist sizing:

• Classic Sweetie Bracelet – Made with larger, chunky sterling silver doughnut-shaped rings. Each link measured approx. 7mm diameter x 2mm width. These bracelets weighed approximately 50–55g in size Medium, providing a bold, statement look.
• Mini Sweetie Bracelet (also known as Sweetie XS) – Designed with smaller rings measuring approx. 4mm diameter x 1mm width. These lighter versions weighed approx. 17–18g in size Medium and were ideal for stacking or daintier styling. Despite the “XS” name used on some product pages, the bracelet could be purchased in S/M/L lengths, just like the Classic.

While both versions were elasticated and accepted Links of London charms, the Classic bracelet was better suited to heavier or multiple charms, while the Mini offered a more delicate alternative. Some charm collectors used both styles for visual variety.

Special Editions & Additional Variants

Throughout its production run, Links of London released limited editions of the Sweetie Bracelet, including versions with interspersed beads such as rose quartz, turquoise, or gold-plated links. These followed the same size structure—S, M, L—and retained compatibility with existing charms.

Conclusion

The original sizing and styling system used by Links of London was straightforward: choose between Classic or Mini ring sizes, then select a wrist fit from Small, Medium, or Large. A dedicated children’s size was also available but not labelled as XS at launch.

Understanding these distinctions is key when identifying vintage pieces or planning new iterations of the Sweetie Bracelet. For now, all authentic vintage bracelets will continue to be referred to using the original Classic and Mini naming system on Links London.