Recommended Ring Sizes for Sterling Silver - Inch
Here are some recommendations on ring sizes for chains based on my experience or that of fellow maillers. All rings mentioned are inside diameter measurements. Gauges are AWG. All recommendations given below are for Precious Maille's half hard sterling silver rings. Recommendations are listed in rings per inch (rpi). To figure out how many rings to order you need to determine how long of a chain you want to make in a given weave and size. You would then multiply the rings per inch (rpi) by the length you want your finished chain to be. I'll be adding more sizes as I test them.
Byzantine (aka Birdcage, Bird's Nest, Idiot's Box, Idiot's Delight, Fool's Dilemma): 16 gauge 11/64". Mid weight. Suitable for both men and women. 20 rpi.
Byzantine: 19 gauge 1/8". Light weight. 28 rpi.
Byzantine: 20 gauge 7/64".
Full Persian (aka Fox Tail): 16 gauge 17/64". 16 rpi.
Full Persian: 18 gauge 15/64".
Full Persian: 19 gauge 3/16".
Turkish Round: 14 gauge 7/32".
Turkish Round: 16 gauge 11/64".
Turkish Round: 21 gauge 3/32"
European 4 in 1: 14 gauge 7/32".
European 4 in 1: 16 gauge 11/64".
European 4 in 1: 18 gauge 9/64".
European 4 in 1: 21 gauge 3/32".
Half Persian 4 in 1 (aka Snake Chain): 14 gauge 19/64".
Half Persian 4 in 1: 16 gauge 15/64". Mid weight.
Half Persian 4 in 1: 19 gauge 11/64".
Parallel Chain (aka Helm Chain): 16 gauge 9/32" for the large rings and 16 gauge 11/64" for the small rings.
Parallel Chain: 18 gauge 15/64" for the large rings and 18 gauge 9/64" for the small rings.
Dragonscale: 16 gauge 19/64" for the large rings, 16 gauge 3/16" for the small rings.
Dragonscale: 18 gauge 15/64" for the large rings, 18 gauge 5/32" for the small rings.
Dragonscale: 20 gauge 3/16" for the large rings, 20 gauge 1/8" for the small rings.
Double Spiral (aka Rope): 18 gauge 3/16".
Double Spiral (aka Rope): 20 gauge 9/64". 27 rpi.
Jens Pind: 14 gauge 3/16". 11 rpi.
Jens Pind 16 gauge 5/32". 15 rpi.
Jens Pind: 18 gauge 7/64". Mid weight. 20 rpi.
Jens Pind: 20 gauge 3/32".
Japanese 12 in 2 (aka Doubled Japanese 6 in 1): 16 gauge 7/32" for the large rings, 18 gauge 9/64" for the small rings.
Japanese 12 in 2: 19 gauge 5/32" for the large rings, 21 gauge 3/32" for the small rings.