Pearl Strand Calculator By Xinye Pearl

About

Calculate the exact number of pearls needed for any necklace or bracelet length. An essential tool for jewelry designers. Stringing pearls requires math. Guessing the number of pearls for an 18-inch necklace usually means you end up with a strand that is too long or too short. We built this calculator so jewelry designers know exactly how many pearls to buy or string. Unlike basic calculators that only assume round diameters, this tool uses the drill-to-drill distance. This means you can accurately plan layouts for irregular baroque, drop, and rice pearls, not just round ones. The math accounts for physical realities. You input your target length, the drill-to-drill pearl size, the thickness of your silk knots, and your specific clasp length. The tool gives you the exact pearl count required.

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Who it's for

Jewelry designers, ewelry-making hobbyists, and jewelry supply wholesalers.

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