Useful conversions and terms
| Item | Meaning or Conversion |
| Hank | 6-12 Strands |
| Pc | 1 Piece |
| Gross | 144 Pieces |
| Mass | 1200 Pieces |
| 1 Kilo | 2.2 Pounds |
| Cent | 100 Pieces |
| Mille | 1000 Pieces |
| Millimetre | 1/25 Inch |
| Inch | 2.54 cm (25.4 millimetres) |
| Necklace Lengths: | |
| Collar | This is worn close to collar bone at the base of the neck and usually made up of three or more strands sized around 12 to 13 inches. |
| Choker | This is worn snugly around the neck and it is particularly suited to hair worn pinned up for special occasions. Usually sized around 14 to 16 inches. |
| Princess | This length is usually around 17 to 19 inches. a great length for a pendant or a high neck line. |
| Matinee | At 20 to 24 inches, this necklace is a good alround choice. Probably once thought of as the most appropriate length for early afternoon |
| Opera | The opera necklace is quite versatile as it can be worn singularly or doubled up to fit close to the neck. The length is around 28 to 34 inches. |
| Lariat | This is a necklace that us not joined but rather tied together or wrapped around the neck. The length is usually around 48 inches |
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