Seed Bead Size Chart
With seed bead sizing, the rule is the larger the size number, the smaller the bead. Czech seed beads are often sold in hanks, which are made of 12 strands, folded in half into a bundle, so that there are...
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Wire Gauge Guide
Understanding wire gauge (thickness) is important when buying craft wire or beading wire, or items made from wire such as jump rings, head pins, earring hooks, and other findings. When comparing gauges, the lower the gauge number, the thicker the...
PRESTIGE Crystal Flatback Rhinestone Size Chart
Learn how pp and ss measurements equate to millimeters, a more commonly used measurement in jewelry making and beyond for PRESTIGE crystal flatback rhinestones. Pearl Plate (pp) Stone Size (ss) Millimeter (mm) 11pp 5ss 1.8 mm 13pp 6ss 2.0 mm...
Style and Lengths of Necklaces
Styles Bib: multiple strands of beads, each one longer than the strand above it. Graduated: beginning with the largest bead in the center front, the beads decrease equally in size on each side of the center bead towards the clasp...
Standard Necklace and Bracelet Lengths
See our chart below for the standard lengths in inches of common types of necklaces, as well as bracelet lengths and guidelines for necklaces for men. Standard Necklace & Bracelet Lengths for Women Type Length Choker 16 inches Princess/Pendant 18...
Weights and Measures - U.S. & Metric Equivalents Guide
Length Equivalents U.S. LENGTH METRIC EQUIVALENT 1 inch (in) 2.54 cm (25.4mm) 1 foot (ft) 30.48 cm (304.8mm) 1 yard (yd) .914 meter (m) METRIC LENGTH U.S. EQUIVALENT 1 mm (millimeters) just over 1/32 of an inch 2 mm just...
Cabochon Common Size Chart
To make shopping for cabochons easier, our Cabochon Common Size Chart shows oval and round sizes in millimeters. Print the PDF at 100% for an actual size reference sheet. Sizes may vary when viewed on a a monitor. View/Download the...