Whether you're a novice bead jewelry maker or just shopping for necklaces, these bead and necklace size charts and links to related articles can help you.
Silk is the traditional beading cord. Its strength and flexibility are unmatched for any other material its size. Nylon and polyester cords are replacing silk. They have nearly the same strength and a longer life.
A number or a letter defines cord size. The size used depends on the size of your beads. Larger, heavier beads require a stronger cord.
The codes represent smaller, lighter capacity cords (A, 1) to larger, heavier capacity cords (FF, 8).
SilkABCDEFFFNylon11.523458For more information on beads and necklace size, nomenclature, and instructions for making them, consult these articles:
If you're looking for bead jewelry ideas, browse through our Gem Listings and discover many different gemstones that can be used as very attractive beads, whether faceted, carved, or natural.
Necklace with blue turquoise focal piece, green turquoise cylinder beads, and white wood beads. Photo by Natalia. Licensed under CC By 2.0.With high quality products and considerate service, we will work together with you to enhance your business and improve the efficiency. Please don't hesitate to contact us to get more details of bead sizes.