New Sizes from the PriceLess Brand for Every Bling Project

The PriceLess Brand Announces New Rhinestone Sizes

From tiny 5ss to large 50ss sizes, faux gems add sparkle and beauty. Furthermore, various rhinestone sizes are important for creating designs and transfers with visual impact and dimension. That’s why PriceLess recently announced brand-new sizes to its line of crystalline products.

The New PriceLess Sizes

The PriceLess line is a high quality crystal rhinestone from Asia. This company offers many different hues including AB colors and multicolor stones at cost-effective prices. Previously, PriceLess only offered crystals in 12ss, 20ss, and 30ss sizes.

However, PriceLess recently expanded its line. The company now offers size 16ss in all colors. Additionally, the manufacturer now creates 40ss and 50ss in certain popular hues. These new sizes open up more design possibilities for embellishing clothing and accessories. 

Multiple Rhinestone Sizes Offers Greater Versatility

Fashion trends rise and fall, but rhinestones have remained popular. Beginning in the early 1900s, Coco Chanel made these fake gems desirable. Since then, consumers' love for sparkling rhinestone encrusted objects has grown tremendously.  Moreover, these faux gems have become popular in the DIY industry with crafters stoning everything from clothing to everyday items:

• Phone cases
• Dancewear
• Skating wear
• Eyewear
• Shoes
• Key fobs
• Jeans
• Formal wear
• Nail art
• Home décor

However, not all sizes work perfectly with every project. For example, larger 30ss, 40ss, and 50ss sizes are great for dancewear, skating wear, and jeans. While smaller 12ss, and 16ss work better for phone cases, nail design, and accessories. 

Furthermore, different sizes create distinctive plays of light. For instance, smaller stones have a subtle charm and work great for more intricate patterns and designs. In comparison, the facets of larger rhinestones allow for greater light reflection creating exceptional brilliance and visual impact. Finally, combining different rhinestone sizes allows light to bounce unpredictably for added dimension.

An Explanation of “ss” Rhinestone Sizes

Unlike natural gemstones, manmade rhinestones are available in standard sizes. The industry uses a measurement that dates back to when crystal rhinestones were a naturally occurring resource. Typically, manufacturers and sellers provide a size chart converting “ss” (stone size) to millimeters (mm):

Rhinestone Size Chart Converting SS to MM

ss           mm                      ss            mm                                      ss            mm
5             1.7-1.8                 10          2.7-2.85                             34           7.0 -7.17
6             1.9-2                    12          3.0-3.1                                40           8.35-8.54
7             2.1-2.15               16          3.8-3.9                                48           10.95-11.11
8             2.3-2.35               20          4.6-4.7                               50           12
9             2.5-2.65               30          6.3-6.41  
                          
FAQs about Rhinestones

Beginning a bling project but have questions about buying rhinestones? Below, we answer a few commonly asked questions.

How Do I Choose A Size for my Rhinestone Project?

Usually, your budget, design, and item will help determine a good size. Generally, larger rhinestones cost more than smaller ones, but cover a bigger area. Furthermore, intricate designs or words are easier to recreate with smaller rhinestones. Finally, some projects, like nail design, simply work better with smaller stones. Of course, picking a size is a personal choice and there are no wrong options.

What Is the Best Type of Rhinestone to Buy?

Like choosing a size, this depends on your project and preference. Manufacturers create rhinestones from plastic, glass, and crystal. Each material offers a different amount of sparkle. Additionally, rhinestone brands have 10-15 facets cut differently producing varying scintillation.

Although crystal rhinestones are the most expensive, you’ll also get the most sparkle from this embellishment. Plus, a rhinestone with more facets will have greater scintillation. This is due to the play of light across the surface of the stone.

 Which Manufacturer Creates the Finest Crystal Products?

With over 500 years of glassmaking tradition, Preciosa is the premier rhinestone manufacturer. The company offers over 120 colors in both glue on and heat activated applications in a multitude of sizes. Each lead free crystal has pristine cut facets. These range from 12 (2ss – 4ss) to 15 (5ss – 20ss) and 18 (30ss -48ss).

Where Can I Buy Rhinestones Online?

Since 2011, Rhinestones Etc. has been selling quality rhinestones online. We offer competitive pricing, fast processing times, and excellent customer service. Browse our online store to find your perfect size.