Seed beads sizes are stated in aughts, (not millimeters) ~ as strung beads per 20 mm or 3/4 inch length. The higher the number, the smaller the bead. We’ve converted aughts to millimeters, large to small: 1 /0= 6.5mm 2 /0= 6.0mm 3 /0= 5.5mm (pony beads, crow, roller) 4 /0= 5.0mm 5 /0= 4.5mm [...]
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How many beads will I need for an 8″ bracelet? Bead Size (mm) ~ amount needed for 8″ (large wrist ) bracelet 2mm 100 3mm 65 4mm 50 6mm 33 8mm 25 10mm 20 12mm 17 Use these numbers to calculate your bead needs: For a 8″ bracelet (large wrist), using 10mm beads, you will [...]
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Bead sizes are usually stated in millimeters (mm). 25.4mm is 1 inch, so…. 6mm is about 1/4 inch. 12mm is about a 1/2 inch. 18mm is dime size. 2. How many beads are in a 16″ strand? 4mm 100 beads per 16″ strand 6mm 65 beads per 16″ strand 8mm 50 beads per 16″ strand [...]
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What are Conflict Diamonds? Conflict diamonds are diamonds illegally traded to fund conflict in war-torn areas, particularly in central and western Africa. The United Nations (UN) defines conflict diamonds as “…diamonds that originate from areas controlled by forces or factions opposed to legitimate and internationally recognized governments, and are used to fund military action in [...]
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When the word GOLD is mentioned, almost everybody thinks about richness, money, wealth, and beauty. The more gold you have, the richer you are—this is the common perspective of the society. Generally, the society is right about it because when you convert the value ofgold into cash , it will surely give you the money [...]
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1. Wrap a piece of string or paper string around the base of your finger. 2. Mark the string or paper where it overlaps to form a complete circle. 3. Measure the length of the section of string or paper where it overlaps around the finger. 4. Compare your measurement with this chart to determine [...]
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Diamonds are known and loved for their beauty and brilliance. They are also the hardest stones on the planet and are equally valued for their role in jewelry and their many uses in manufacturing. As such, diamonds don’t come cheap, which explains why for many people, buying a diamond takes time and consideration. If you’re [...]
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While fashion trends are quick to come and go, the use of beaded jewelry has consistently remained relevant in the world of fashion. In particular, Hollywood starlets have put beaded necklaces and beaded bracelets in the forefront. Actresses with a new age bent are particularly fond of these bold looks, and as such, they are [...]
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Most of us get dressed in a hurry…whether it’s for work in the morning or for the evening affair that we thought we had set aside time for but, Alas!, we’re still rushing. It is the reality we live with: multi-tasking busy people that we are. Something that many of us do not consider is [...]
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Eve M. Kahn: I wanted to bring my own jewelry boxes to show you — the one filled with all the pieces I wear, and the other jammed with everything else, but I didn’t want to horrify you. How much am I doing wrong? Earl Kahn (no relation to Eve): A lot. There are basic [...]
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