Shipwreck Beads Numbering System

Size Number
Shape 2 Letter type code
Always 2 Letters. This is the two letter type code from our Type Code Chart.
1 thru 29 Round
30 thru 39 Oval shape
40 thru 49 Drop shape
50 thru 59 Cubes, Squares and Rectangles
60 thru 69 Cylinders and Tubes
70 thru 79 Discs, Rings and Rondells
80 thru 89 Diamonds or Bicones
90 thru 99 Irregular/Odd

Color: 3 or 4 Digits. All beads in our catalog have a color number assigned to them according to the following chart. The colors are the same for all beads that use the same color number. (ie: 278 is cobalt blue in seed beads as well as all pressed glass, bugles beads etc.) The color numbers are broken down using the chart below. 

1st Digit 2nd Digit 3rd Digit
0= Coating (Picasso, ect..) 0=Grays and Black
This indicates how dark or light of a shade the color is. The higher the number the darker the shade.
1= Opaque 1=Whites and Silvers
2=Transparent 2=Yellows
3= Lustered 3=Oranges
4= Silver lined 4=Reds
5= Iris, Rainbow or AB (aurora borealis) 5=Browns, golds
6= Pearl 6=Aqua blues
7= Colorlined 7=Sapphire blues
8= Metallic 8=Greens
9= Silk or Satin 9=Pinks or purples

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Precious Metal Findings

Sterling Silver and Gold Filled Findings.Be sure the quality of your findings reflects your jewelry creations. Our precious metal findings come in either gold fill or sterling silver. They are quite affordable and will continue to look great for years to come.

Metal Leaves

Copper Leaf beads.Try adding a Natural Copper or Sterling Silver Leaf to your next design. They are the perfect touch for all your favorite fall fashions!

Metal Rounds

Metal Rounds and More! Metal Rounds are excellent for using in between beads!! Our sizes range from 02mm to 10mm. Perfect for any project. Metal Discs can work perfectly in the same manner as well!!

Magnetic Hematite

Magnetic Hematite BeadsMulti-strand Magnetic Hematite bracelets a very popular and simple to create! Just evenly place magnetic hematite beads with other beads on a very long strand. The magnetic beads not only hold the bracelet together, but are also reputed to possess therapeutic properties.

Jewelry Chain

Jewelry Chain!Whether you are simply stringing a pendant or or attaching intricate crystal and pearl dangles, you are certain to find the perfect jewelry chain for all of your projects. Our Jewelry chain selection comes in a well range of styles and colors. Be sure to check out our professional quality sterling silver chain and new radiantly sparkling rhinestone encrusted chain!