Jewelry Making Information

© by Rena Klingenberg; all rights reserved

Handy jewelry making information, charts, size guidelines, and more:

See the recommended metals and gauges for
earring wire designs.

Ring Size Chart
Chart showing standard ring sizes, plus the diameter and circumference of each. Includes tips for measuring for the best size, and the most common ring sizes for men and women.

Necklace Size Chart
Standard necklace length for every type of neckwear, for both women and men, in inches and cm.

Bracelet Sizes
Guide to bracelet sizes for women and men, in inches and cm. Includes tips for making better-fitting bracelets and "one size fits most people" bracelets.

Price of Gold Today
See the price of gold today, per ounce and per kilo, on these handy charts that update every minute.

Silver Price Today
See the up-to-the-minute silver price, per ounce and per kilo, on these convenient charts.

Jewelry Making Metal
Facts, helpful tips, and new options for the metals you use in your jewelry designs.

How Much Sterling Silver Wire Per Ounce?
This chart shows how many feet and cm of sterling silver wire are in one ounce, for various wire gauges and shapes. Very helpful when deciding how much wire to buy.

How Much 14k Goldfill Wire Per Ounce?
Chart showing how many feet and cm of 14k goldfill wire are in one ounce, for various gauges and shapes of wire. A huge help in planning your wire purchases.

Earring Wire Guidelines
Earring wire gauge recommendations, earwires for metal allergies, and other tips for determining the best earring findings for your jewelry projects.

What Does "Tribal Jewelry" Really Mean?
Important tips for using the words "tribal" and "ethnic" accurately in your jewelry designs. By jewelry designer and anthropology major Chelsea Clarey.

Birthstones Chart
Charts of monthly birthstone colors and gemstones, including traditional, modern, and zodiac versions. Also a complete list of the wedding anniversary stones.