20 gauge/ 0.81 (usually printed 0.8mm) is good for pendants, charms, items with heavy beads (crystal, glass). Be careful of your fingers with this size it can cut into them. 16 + gauge/ 1.29mm (usually printed 1.3mm) not used to crochet with but for making supports and shapes to crochet on.
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