How Many Rhinestones Do I Need - Rhinestone Calculator (2024)

FAQs

How do I know how many rhinestones I need? ›

The easiest way is do decide how many you are going to spread over an inch and multiply by the # of inches. Keep in mind the larger the rhinestones the less spacing you have between the stones and vice versa. For example: Let say that we will be spreading three (3) 20ss rhinestones over an inch.

Our estimate for an average-sized tumbler is 2500-3000 size 20ss crystals when doing a simple honeycomb pattern.

250 Gross (36000 stones) Bulk Package.

The packages in this category contain 100 gross of flatback rhinestones, which is 14,400 pieces.

Rhinestone Features:

Each bulk SS10 bag contains 500 gross (72,000 rhinestones)

A: 144 rhinestones come in a gross, so a 10 gross bag would come with 1440 rhinestones.

Each unit contains 50 gross (7200) wholesale hotfix rhinestones.

SS20 rhinestones measure approximately 5.0mm in diameter. There are approximately 700 rhinestones in a fluid ounce jar of SS20 rhinestones.

In each 2 oz jar there is approximately 3500 rhinestones and in each 4 oz jar there is approximately 7000 rhinestones, but please note that these are not counted.

Size 30ss rhinestones are packed in 20 gross (2,880 pieces) wholesale bags because they are a larger crystal.

Which rhinestones sparkle the most? ›

Swarovski: The highest quality rhinestone. Made in Austria, each stone has 14 facets unless it is vintage, in which case it has 12 facets. The more facets, the more light that is reflected.

The measurements for some on the most common sizes are as follows: 6ss (1.9 to 2.1mm), 8ss (2.3 to 2.5mm), 10ss (2.7 to 2.9mm) 12ss (3.0 to 3.2mm), 16ss (3.8 to 4.0mm), 20ss (4.6 to 4.8mm), 30ss (6.3 to 6.5mm), 34ss (7.1 to 7.3mm).

It is a colorless crystal of carbon, the hardest substance known to naturally exist. Rhinestones are not as valuable as diamond. They are made of artificial materials and are divided into different materials like glass, crystal, and plastic.

A gross is a dozen dozens, or 144 pieces, whether you're quantifying rhinestones, shoe boxes or bolts of fabric.

Molded rhinestones are the cheapest because manufacturers can produce them in one step. Manufacturers simply inject the raw material into the mold and allow it to harden. Whereas glass manufacturers must cut the rhinestone multiple times and then polish each facet.

Rhinestones are measured in 'SS' (Stone Size), and jewels are measured in millimeter. All current rulers have an inch side and a Centimeter (CM) side on them. Each centimeter (CM) is divided into 10 units, and each unit is a millimeter (MM).

These are 5mm (3/16 inch) diameter including the rim (bezel). Available in most popular colors, NON-rusting silver rims. Perfect for jeans and t-shirts. Each package contains 1 color of Bedazzler rhinestones.

A rhinestone is a man-made imitation of a cut and polished gemstone. Centuries ago, quartz pebbles with a high lead content were found sparkling on the banks of Europe's Rhine River.

Yes, some rhinestone jewelry is valuable. Vintage rhinestones, those not made in mass production, are of higher quality and tend to be worth more than other costume jewelry made today.

Often, the sizes of jewelry stones and rhinestones are not expressed in millimeters (mm) but in the dimensions “PP” (Pearl Plate) and “SS” (Stone Size). Both units are obsolete industrial dimensions. Rhinestones in the size “SS 10” are, for example, not 10mm large, but only approx. 3mm.

How many inches is a SS10 rhinestone? ›

Rhinestone Features:

SS10 rhinestones measure between 2.6mm - 2.8mm in diameter. There are approximately 4000 rhinestones in a fluid ounce jar of SS10 rhinestones. Shipped in reusable clear plastic jars of the appropriate size with screw on lids. Low lead content.

Rhinestones are made up of cut quartz crystals, although certain models are crafted from glass or acrylic. Meanwhile, cubic zirconia is synthetic. Made from zirconium oxide, it's designed to look like a diamond. Generally speaking, cubic zirconia is more expensive because of how it's manufactured.

As the saying goes, the most expensive Swarovski rhinestone is considered the best quality rhinestone. Swarovski has a long history and is the leading brand of crystal rhinestones. It is internationally renowned, has a unique cutting process, and manufactures well-known crystal rhinestones.

The top 3 brands are: Swarovski crystal, Preciosa crystal and STAR BRIGHT Austrian crystal. HARMAN offers all 3 of these brands. Only buy hot fix rhinestones. These are the stones that have heat activated glue on the back.

Swarovski recently added a 3.5mm (12ss) which is about as (un)popular as 2.5mm.

144pcs/lot SS40(8mm) Clear Crystal Flat Back Brilliant Round Rhinestones Glass Stones Glitter Gems (SS40, Clear)

Half-Pint – 8 oz – 1 cup

The half-pint, regular mouth, Mason jar is about 3 ¾” tall. Canners love this jar for jams, jellies, marmalades, fruit syrups, chutneys, and pizza sauce.

An approximate method to calculate the number of sweets in a jar, is to multiply the number along the width and length of the base by the number of sweets in the height of the jar.

What is the best glue for rhinestones? ›

Gem-Tac glue is the industry leader for gluing rhinestones onto fabric. This glue is ideal for bonding porous materials such as fabric, wood, and suede, as well as smooth surfaces such as glass, vinyl and metal. This terrific multi-purpose adhesive dries fast and clear and is waterproof.

Rule number one: NEVER, EVER SOAK RHINESTONE JEWELRY IN WATER OR A CLEANING SOLUTION! To clean rhinestones, spray an ammonia product such as Windex or Glass Plus onto a clean cloth.

Simply multiply the number of square inches you want to cover by the number of rhinestones in one square inch. In other words, using our example of 20ss rhinestones: 29.20 (the number of rhinestones per square inch) x 12 (the area to be covered) = 350.40 rhinestones.

To restore their sparkle, gently brush the stones with an old, very soft toothbrush dipped in a solution of mild soap and water. Rhinestones are often glued into the settings, so don't get them too wet.

Moissanite has unparalleled sparkle! It has a higher refractive index than diamond, resulting in greater brilliance than diamond. Moissanite also has greater dispersion (fire) than a diamond, so you will notice more rainbow flashes of light.

The brilliance of the resulting stones was unrivaled. Swarovski crystals are now recognized as the highest quality machine cut and polished crystals in the world.

What is the Most Common Rhinestone Size? When we're giving design help, we usually do recommend about 2-3 different sizes to help add dimension to the design. We often recommend using 12ss, 16ss, 20ss, 30ss & 40ss. For us, 20ss and 30ss are the most popular sizes we sell.

SS（Stone Size）

SS literally means the size of a stone. The units are for round rhinestones, mainly in the glass and crystal flat-backs chaton, Rivoli, chaton, and other styles. Compared with mm (millimetre), ss units are smaller and can be measured more accurately. Thus, it is also used in smaller size rhinestones.

AB Rhinestones-The AB next to the rhinestone color stands for Aurora Borealis, named after the lovely Northern Lights. Its beautiful array of ever-changing blues, greens, reds, and violets create a dazzling display on the horizon. The same shimmering rainbows of color can also be seen on stones with the AB coating.

Assessing Vintage Rhinestone Jewelry Value. Most rhinestone jewelry sells for under $25, but some pieces are worth considerably more. If you're considering buying or selling a rhinestone piece, take some time to research its value.

Why are rhinestones so expensive? ›

Rhinestones are available in crystal, glass, and acrylic. Crystal rhinestones are the most expensive, followed by glass, and then acrylic. Generally, this is due to the cost of the manufacturing process.

What is the Most Common Rhinestone Size? When we're giving design help, we usually do recommend about 2-3 different sizes to help add dimension to the design. We often recommend using 12ss, 16ss, 20ss, 30ss & 40ss. For us, 20ss and 30ss are the most popular sizes we sell.

These are 5mm (3/16 inch) diameter including the rim (bezel). Available in most popular colors, NON-rusting silver rims. Perfect for jeans and t-shirts. Each package contains 1 color of Bedazzler rhinestones.

Gem-Tac glue is the industry leader for gluing rhinestones onto fabric. This glue is ideal for bonding porous materials such as fabric, wood, and suede, as well as smooth surfaces such as glass, vinyl and metal.

Rhinestones are measured in 'SS' (Stone Size), and jewels are measured in millimeter. All current rulers have an inch side and a Centimeter (CM) side on them. Each centimeter (CM) is divided into 10 units, and each unit is a millimeter (MM).