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Necklacs are always in fashion!
Here i a choice of the most common models
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Length in cm |
Description |
| Necklace |
30 - 33 |
closely fitting jewelry worn around the neck in classical shape, usually multi-strand |
| Choker |
35,5 - 41 |
single strand chain of same size beads, worn just above the base of the neck |
| Princess |
43 - 48 |
worn just under the collarbone, ideal for attaching pendants |
| Matineé |
51 - 61 |
chain of same size pearls resting on the sternum, ideal for attaching pendants |
| Opera |
71 - 86 |
single row classical pearl chain in traditional evening length |
| Queen |
88 + |
single row pearl chain which can be slung around the neck three times |
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Jewelry standard length in cm
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Woman |
Men |
Extra long |
Children |
Babies |
| Necklace |
43 - 90+ |
51 |
46 - 92 |
30,5 - 35,5 |
25,5 - 30,5 |
| Choker |
35 - 40 |
46 |
43 - 48 |
20,5 - 25,5 |
n/a |
| Bracelet |
17,5 - 19 |
20,5 - 28 |
20,5 |
14 - 16,5 |
9,0 - 13 |
| Ankle Chain |
23 - 24,5 |
28 - 35,5 |
25,5 - 27 |
17,5 - 20,5 |
10 - 11,5 |
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Diameter and recommended use
Wire and cord diamenter |
Recommended use |
| 0,15 mm - 0,35 mm |
very small glass beads and precious stones with very small bead holes |
| 0,35 mm - 0,50 mm |
small natural or glass pearls, smaller wood and natural stone beads |
| 0,65 mm - 0,75 mm |
mid-size natural or glass pearls, mid-size wooden beads, natural stone beads or precious stones |
| 0,80 mm - 0,90 mm |
large and heavy pearls and precious stones with large and irregular bead holes |
| 0,98 mm - 1,05 mm |
large and heavy pearls and precious stones with large bead holes |
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What crimp bead for what wire?
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Crushed Crimp Beads |
Crimp Beads |
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small |
large |
small |
middle |
large |
| 0,25 mm |
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| 0,30 mm |
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| 0,35 mm |
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| 0,45 mm |
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| 0,53 mm |
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| 0,60 mm |
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