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You'll
find that most beads are measured in millimeters on the
metric scale. It can be rather difficult figuring if you
are making a piece measured in inches (The US uses the
Imperial system or "inches") so we have given
you a chart below that converts millimeters to inches. REMEMBER,
most beads returned are not due to the quality of the
bead, but most likely due to the misjudgment of size. |
| Common
Necklace Lengths |
| Name |
Length |
| Choker |
14"
- 16" |
| Princess |
17"
- 18" |
| Matinee |
20"
- 24" |
| Opera |
28"
- 32" |
Bead
to Inch Ratio
Birthstones
- Mohs
Scale of Hardness
- Turquoise and
Carnelian Beading Ideas
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Caring
For Your Beads
Cleaning
Stone Beads-Most stone beads can be immersed in warm,
soapy water and scrubbed gently with a soft bristle brush.
Rinse thoroughly and let dry on a towel.
Pearls-
Pearls are much softer than other gems and require a
different cleaning method. Pearls should be wiped after
being worn, with a soft cloth to remove perfumes, makeup,
body oils, etc. ONLY use a mild soapy water to
clean them as solvents can remove the delicate Nacre
(top layer).
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