Rhinestone Conversion Chart | Fire Mountain Gems and Beads (2024)

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Rhinestone Conversion Chart | Fire Mountain Gems and Beads (2024)

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Rhinestone Conversion Chart | Fire Mountain Gems and Beads? ›

Jewel Sizes:

Round ones are measured by the diameter, square type shapes are measured from point to point and odd shapes are measured through a line in center. For example a sew on pear that is 18mm x 10.5, is approx. 3/4 inch tall (point to top) and almost 1/2 inch wide at the widest point.

How do I know what size rhinestones to buy? ›

Jewel Sizes:

Round ones are measured by the diameter, square type shapes are measured from point to point and odd shapes are measured through a line in center. For example a sew on pear that is 18mm x 10.5, is approx. 3/4 inch tall (point to top) and almost 1/2 inch wide at the widest point.

What does SS12 mean? ›

SS stands for "Stone Size". SS sizes are used exclusively for Swarovski round stones and flatback rhinestones. MM stands for "Millimeters". Swarovski always allows for a variance when defining millimeter sizes. So, an SS12 stone is approximately 3.00 to 3.20 millimeters.

What does SS16 mean? ›

A: SS16 refers to the size of rhinestones, when we say SS16, it means the diameter of the rhinestone is 4.0MM.

What size circle for ss10 rhinestone? ›

A: When you create a rhinestone design, ss10 stones need holes that are . 135” in diameter so that the stones may fall into the template properly. Different rhinestone fonts will have different font point sizes to create the holes which measure . 135” in diameter.

What size are 10ss rhinestones? ›

Rhinestone Conversion Chart
PPSSSize (inches)
PP18SS80.095-0.098
PP19SS90.098-0.10
PP20SS90.10-0.106
PP21SS100.106-0.11
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What is the difference between MM and SS rhinestones? ›

There are three standards used to measure rhinestone sizes: Stone Size (ss): Usually used with flat back stones in the classic round shape. Pearl Plate (pp): Usually used with pointed back stones in the classic round shape. Millimeter (mm): Used across the board, especially with stone shapes.

What is the difference between Ss6 and Ss10? ›

The Ss6-Ss12 sizing is a measurement of the size of the stone used in the chain. For standard earring sizes, Ss6 has a stone size of 2mm, Ss8 has a stone size of 2.4mm, Ss10 has a stone size of 2.8mm, and Ss12 has a stone size of 3.2mm. These stone sizes reflect how wide the chain will be.

What size are Ss6 rhinestones? ›

ss6 1.9 - 2 mm | . ss8 2.3 - 2.4 mm | .

What does ab mean in 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.

What size is ss20 crystal? ›

(1 Gross) (Non-HotFix)

What are HotFix rhinestones? ›

Hotfix rhinestones have the glue already incorporated in to the back of the stone and requires heat to melt the glue, allowing it to be adhered to the material. The main advantage of using hotfix crystals is that you don't need to purchase any additional glue, as it is already the on the stone.

What size is 48ss? ›

The largest standard rhinestone size is 48ss, which is about 11mm in diameter.

How big are ss16 rhinestones? ›

Size: ss16(3.8~4.0 mm) Quantity: 2880 pieces (20 gross) Shape: Round Color: light siam red Material: glass All rhinestones are packaged by weight, therefore the actual stone count can vary per bag. These are high quality glass stones. Each stone is constructed of Glass, NOT plastic, resin, acrylic, etc.

How do you count rhinestones? ›

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.

What size rhinestones are best for shoes? ›

Size – The most common size crystal for shoes is SS16 (4mm). This is a medium sized crystal, easy to work with and covers the area quickly without looking too bulky. You will also need smaller sizes of the same colour to fill any gaps or smaller areas such as a pointed toe or stiletto heel.

What is the best size rhinestones for tumblers? ›

If you are working on a larger project like a tumbler, order 4mm to 5mm resin rhinestones and ss16 or ss20 in glass rhinestones. You and your eyes will thank me later lol. You will need smaller krhinestones to use as fillers since as 3mm or 2mm resin rhinestones and ss12 and ss6 for glass rhinestones.

What size rhinestones are best for nail art? ›

The most popular sizes for Serinity Rhinestones in nail art are SS3 – SS5 because they are so small you can fit a good number of them onto the nail, giving you maximum sparkle in the available space.

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