Rhinestone Size Chart
Rhinestones are commonly measured by SS size. Different sizes are suitable for different applications such as nail art, apparel, dancewear, crafts, shoes, bags and decorative projects.
This guide helps wholesale buyers choose suitable rhinestone sizes for their products.
Common Rhinestone Sizes
| SS Size | Approx. Diameter | Common Applications |
|---|---|---|
| SS3 | 1.3 - 1.4 mm | Nail art, small details |
| SS4 | 1.5 - 1.6 mm | Nail art, detailed decoration |
| SS5 | 1.7 - 1.8 mm | Nail art, crafts |
| SS6 | 1.9 - 2.0 mm | Nail art, apparel details, crafts |
| SS8 | 2.3 - 2.4 mm | Crafts, garments, accessories |
| SS10 | 2.7 - 2.9 mm | Apparel, dancewear, shoes, bags |
| SS12 | 3.0 - 3.2 mm | Garments, crafts, accessories |
| SS16 | 3.8 - 4.0 mm | Dancewear, clothing, costumes |
| SS20 | 4.6 - 4.8 mm | Dancewear, shoes, bags, costumes |
| SS30 | 6.3 - 6.5 mm | Large decoration, costumes, crafts |
| SS34 | 7.0 - 7.2 mm | Large decorative projects |
| SS40 | 8.4 - 8.6 mm | Bold decoration, accessories, crafts |
Small Rhinestone Sizes
Small sizes such as SS3, SS4, SS5 and SS6 are commonly used for:
- Nail art
- Small craft details
- Fine pattern decoration
- Detailed garment designs
- Mini accessories
These sizes are suitable when delicate decoration is required.
Medium Rhinestone Sizes
Medium sizes such as SS8, SS10, SS12, SS16 and SS20 are widely used for:
- Apparel
- Dancewear
- Costumes
- Shoes
- Bags
- DIY crafts
- Textile decoration
These are popular sizes for wholesale customers.
Large Rhinestone Sizes
Larger sizes such as SS30, SS34 and SS40 are used for:
- Stage costumes
- Performance outfits
- Shoes and bags
- Bold craft decoration
- Special fashion accessories
Large rhinestones create a stronger visual effect.
How to Choose Rhinestone Size
When choosing rhinestone sizes, consider:
- Application material
- Design pattern
- Viewing distance
- Required sparkle effect
- Product category
- Customer market
- Budget
For nail art, smaller sizes are usually preferred.
For dancewear and costumes, medium and large sizes are commonly used.
For crafts and accessories, mixed sizes can create more design flexibility.
Request Size Recommendation
If you are not sure which size to choose, please send us your application and target product. We can help recommend suitable sizes.