Beading Resources
Standard Necklace & Bracelet Lengths
| 'Choker' necklace |
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40cm (16 inches) |
'Princess' necklace
[most common sized necklace] |
- |
45cm (18 inches) |
| 'Matinee' necklace |
- |
61cm (24 inches) |
| 'Opera' necklace |
- |
81cm (32 inches) |
| 'Rope' necklace |
- |
122cm (48 inches) |
| Womens' Bracelet |
- |
15cm - 18cm (6 to 7 inches) |
| Mens' Bracelet |
- |
23cm (9 inches) |
| Anklet |
- |
25cm (10 inches) |
Note: These measurements are approximate only.
The only way to get a truly accurate measurement is to measure the jewellery before completion.
Birthstones
| January |
Garnet |
| February |
Amethyst |
| March |
Aquamarine or Bloodstone |
| April |
Diamond |
| May |
Emerald |
| June |
Pearl or Moonstone or Alexandrite |
| July |
Ruby |
| August |
Peridot or Sardonyx or Sapphire |
| September |
Sapphire |
| October |
Opal or Tourmaline |
| November |
Citrine or Topaz |
| December |
Turquoise or Zircon or Lapis Lazuli |
Don't forget to check out Eureka! Beads' collection of gemstone beads - the perfect bead for making an unforgettable birthday gift for someone you love.
Stones of the Zodiac
| Aries (21 March - 20 April) |
Bloodstone or Diamond |
| Taurus (21 April - 20 May) |
Sapphire |
| Gemini (21 May - 20 June) |
Agate or Spinel |
| Cancer (21 June - 20 July) |
Emerald |
| Leo (21 July - 22 August) |
Onyx or Ruby |
| Virgo (23 August - 22 September) |
Carnelian or Opal |
| Libra (23 September - 22 October) |
Peridot |
| Scorpio (23 October - 22 November) |
Aquamarine |
| Sagittarius (23 November - 21 December) |
Topaz |
| Capricorn (22 December - 20 January) |
Ruby or Garnet |
| Aquarius (21 January - 18 February) |
Garnet or Amethyst or Moonstone |
| Pisces (19 February - 20 March) |
Amethyst or Diamond |
Don't forget to check out Eureka! Beads' collection of gemstone beads - the perfect bead for making an unforgettable birthday gift for someone you love.
Birthday Stones
| Sunday |
Ruby |
| Monday |
Pearl |
| Tuesday |
Garnet |
| Wednesday |
Cats Eye |
| Thursday |
Emerald |
| Friday |
Topaz |
| Saturday |
Sapphire |
Don't forget to check out Eureka! Beads' collection of gemstone beads and pearls.
