PRODUCT INFO

Crystals are formed by a very slow and controlled heat reduction process. Chemicals used during the process, as opposed to dies, dictate the color. Different chemicals absorb different wavelengths of visible light. The result is that we see the opposite of this color. For example, if the chemical added absorbed blue, we would see an orange crystal. Interestingly enough, manufacturing a clear crystal is much more difficult than adding color. There can be no impurities during the manufacturing process as even a small contamination could change the clarity of the crystal.

Please note: Color charts are for informational purposes only and may differ from the actual crystals. Colors on your screen are affected by monitor settings and different web browsers. Slight changes in shades are unavoidable.

Crystal - clear, diamond-like

Amethyst - true amethyst color, purple with hints of red

Aquamarine - aquamarine color, light blue-green, more blue than green

Black Diamond - smoke glass gray, brilliant

Blue Zircon - deep aqua

Capri Blue - rich blue with some green

Chalk White - opaque white rhinestone

Citrine - intense yellow

Chrysolite - pastel green without yellow

Cobalt Blue - rich royal blue

Emerald - rich emerald green

Erinite - grayed green, no yellow, slight tinge of blue

Fuchsia - intense rose, hot pink

Garnet - deep wine color

Hyacinth - brilliant red-orange with touch of yellow, more orange than light siam

Jet - opaque black, usually unbacked

Jonquil - very pale yellow

Light Amethyst - lighter version of amethyst, lavender with hints of red

Light Azure - very pale blue

Light Colorado Topaz - paler gold than topaz, less yellow

Light Rose - paler version of rose

Light Sapphire - lighter version of sapphire

Light Siam - brilliant bright red

Light Topaz - yellow topaz color

Lilac - medium purple color

Montana Blue - deep grayed blue with hint of green; good with denim

Olivine - olive green

Padparadascha - intense salmon color

Peridot - medium yellow-green, excellent with green and limes

Purple velvet - strong purple

Rose - strong pink rose color

Sapphire - medium blue

Siam - deep blood red or deep ruby color

Silk - very pale light peach

Smoke Topaz - deep topaz color, less yellow than topaz, bronze color

Sun - very bright intense orange

Tanzanite - lavender, more blue than red in it

Topaz - golden brown yellow, good with golds and browns

Violet - pale lavender, lighter than tanzanite

Rhinestones are measured in 'SS' (Stone Size) sizes. Below is a comparison chart and a table of sizes for your reference. Please note that the size graphics may vary due to your computer monitor settings.

We sell Swarovski Flat Back Style 2028

This is a 14 faceted crystal with alternating size width cuts on the sides - see diagram.

These crystals are absolutely beautiful. If you need crystals that must look wonderful and perfect close-up, then this is the crystal you want. These are great for evening gowns, purses, cell phones, costumes, etc that will be seen at close range.

We do not carry Style 2012 which is the 12 facet cut.

PRECIOSA

Preciosa is the top of the line Czech crystal that is completely machine cut with 8 facets – see diagram below. Many of the Czech rhinestones are acrylic or glass and are molded. We sell only the best Czech crystals.

If you want sparkle from a distance, you probably want the Preciosa crystal. Many people prefer the Czech Preciosa for costumes that will be seen from a stage, gym or field. Because it has 8 facets, instead of the 14, the facets are wider and reflect more light.

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