Beads per
Inch (Approximately)
4mm = 6 beads
6mm = 4 beads
8mm = 3 beads
10mm = 2.5 beads
Japanese Seed beads
size 11°
= 16 beads per inch
size 8°
= 12 beads per inch
size 6°
= 8 beads per inch
Bead
Finishes
AB=
(Aurora Borealis) rainbow like surface
Ceylon = translucent with a luster finish
Luster = very shiny finish
Matte = frosted, dull appearance, not shiny
Metallic = fired on metal-like finish over glass
Opaque = solid (light
cannot pass through it)
Silver Lined = the hole is lined in silver
Translucent = allows
partial light transmission
Transparent = light can pass through it
Common
Jewelry Lengths
6”-8” - Bracelet
8" – 14” - Anklet
14”-16" - Choker or Collar
18" - Princess
24" - Matinee
30”-36" - Opera
48" - Rope |
Conversions
1 Inch = 2.54
Centimeters
1 cm = .39 inch
1 foot = .30 Meter
1 meter = 3.28 feet
1000 grams = 1 Kilo
1 Kilo = 2.20 lbs
144 pieces = 1 gross
1200 pieces= 1 mass
Stones by Month
January - Garnet
February- Amethyst
March- Aquamarine
April- Diamond or Crystal
May- Emerald
June- Pearl or Alexandrite
July - Ruby
August- Peridot
September- Sapphire
October- Opal or Tourmaline
November-Topaz or Citrine
December-Blue Zircon or Turquoise |
