Who at a show actually brings Jaipur-cut specialty shapes?
Look for Jaipur-cut gemstone strand importers and faceted gemstone strand dealers first. They routinely carry pyramids, half-moons, trilliants and arrowheads on strands. Briolette and fancy-cut strand specialists are your next best bet. Cabochon-only, rough-stone and finished-jewelry booths almost never have drilled specialty-shape strands ready to string.
- On mixed aisles, scan trays labeled faceted fancy, briolette or Jaipur cuts.
What size ranges should I expect by shape?
Sizes vary by cutter and rough, but you will see repeatable brackets. Use these quick targets and confirm measurements at the table.
- Trilliants: typically 6 to 10 mm, often shown as side by side like 9x10 mm. See the shape spec for trilliants here.
- Pyramids: commonly near 9x15 mm, measured base by height. Shape details are here.
- Half-moons: often around 11x15 mm, measured width by height. Specs are here.
- Arrowheads: frequently 12 to 25 mm long, with many strands around 9x15 mm. Shape notes are here.
How do I check drilling and orientation fast?
Pyramids and arrowheads are drilled across the base, so the point faces out. Hold a strand upright and confirm every point sits forward, not twisted. Trilliants are top-drilled across one corner; verify the corner used matches your design and that the triangle sides are balanced. Half-moons are drilled along the flat edge; confirm the flat edges align so they will fan cleanly in a necklace or earring set.
- Lay three beads flat and see if points and flats line up the same way.
- Tilt beads under light to check facet consistency and chip-free edges.
How many 6 mm beads do you need to space points?
For bracelets around 7.5 inches, the beaded run is about 6 inches after allowing for clasp and findings. For chokers at 16 inches, the beaded run is about 14.5 inches. Use these counts to plan spacers between your specialty shapes.
- Beads per inch: 6 mm about 4.2.
- Bracelet 7.5 in, 6 mm about 25 beads.
- Choker 16 in, 6 mm about 61 beads.
- Necklace 18 in, 6 mm about 70 beads.
- Stretch 7 in, 6 mm about 29 beads.
What strand lengths come from Jaipur cutters and how far will one go?
Standard strand length from the Jaipur cutters is 13 to 16 inches. Thirteen inch strands are common for faceted rondelles. One strand typically covers a bracelet or a choker, and two strands make a longer necklace. If you plan to graduate points with rondelles, confirm the usable segment length on the strand before you calculate spacers.
Can I source these from us online?
Yes. We import Jaipur-cut gemstone bead strands and sell them online. Every listing states stone, shape, size and cut, and photos are of the actual strand unless marked representative. You can order by WhatsApp +1 408-702-7405 or email tandongems@outlook.com.