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Swarovski Crystal Beads
If you design and make your own jewellery and want to add some glamour to your jewellery designs then I’m sure you’ve though about using Swarovski crystal beads . But why should you choose Swarovski beads when there are cheaper crystal beads out there? Are Swarovski beads worth the higher price, and can you improve your jewellery making business by brand association?
How can I be sure the Swarovski crystal beads I buy are real?
As official distributors of Swarovski crystal beads, customers sometimes ask for a Swarovski crystal certificate of authenticity. Unfortunately Swarovski don’t provide such a document for their distributors. This means that if you are shown one, this may actually be a sign that something is wrong! Look out for these factors to ensure you’re getting a genuine Swarovski bead:
- Bead Cut
- Many facets which point in several directions will be present in Swarovski beads, and facets will always meet at an exact point
- The Swarovski bead will sparkle more than a cheaper imitation
- Bead Finish
- No bubbles will be present in the beads (unless you are buying a new fusion concept bead, these include bubbles as they are manufactured to imitate natural materials)
- AB finish Swarovski crystal beads will have no scratching or swirl marks, they will display an even lustred finish
- Packaging
- Swarovski crystal beads do not come on a strand, but Swarovski pearls do.
- Factory bead packs will have official Swarovski packaging as they have come directly from the Swarovski factory.
- Smaller Swarovski beads are usually sold per 1440 beads, and as beads get larger pack sizes reduce to 720, 360, 288, 144.
- Large pendants can be sold in bulk packs of 72, 48, 24, 12 or 6.
How are Swarovski Crystal Beads different to cheaper imitation crystal beads?
Swarovski crystal beads are the highest quality machine cut and polished crystal beads in the world. The colouring of the beads is consistent, deep, rich, and the edges are cut with a clean and precise finish.
- Fashion forward
Swarovski release new beads twice a year, allowing them to stay ahead of the market. New beads are designed in the shapes and colours forecast to be the trend of the coming season. The design of just one bead can take years, Swarovski take all this time to ensure that the colour, cut and finish are just right. When you buy Swarovski beads, you know that they are the height of fashion!
- Finish and cut
Some people say they prefer Swarovski to other crystal beads because they are ‘more sparkly’. You may be surprised to find out that this is actually based in fact. Swarovski crystal beads do sparkle more because they are precision cut, with the facets meeting perfectly. Swarovski beads often include more facets than cheaper crystal copies. When you buy a Swarovski crystal bead, you can be sure of a very sparkly, high quality bead!
Can I tell my customers I am making my jewellery with Swarovski crystal beads?
Here at Beads Direct we are often asked ‘can I use the Swarovski logo to advertise my jewellery?’ Swarovski don’t allow this I’m afraid, as it compromises their branding. Swarovski work very hard to separate their own jewellery designs from jewellery designed by others using their beads and components. Swarovski does offer a creative community known as CREATE YOUR STYLE and you can advertise your jewellery designs as created with genuine CRYSTALLIZEDTM – Swarovski Elements, this is the way Swarovski prefer you to do it.
What benefits will my jewellery making business get from Swarovski crystal beads?
Swarovski are a hugely recognised brand. The brand is widely associated with fashion, glamour, quality and precision. Let’s face it, who wouldn’t want their jewellery designs to be associated with all of those things?! You can encourage this association if you market your Swarovski crystal jewellery in the right way. The possibilities for jewellery making are endless, so get started now with CRYSTALLIZEDTM – Swarovski Elements!
About the Author
Claire Humpherson is a beads enthusiast and jewellery maker. She has been making jewellery with beads for 5 years and her jewellery designs have been featured in publications such as Beads & Beyond, Make Jewellery and Making Jewellery. Claire has also filmed a series of jewellery making tutorials on You Tube channel Beads Direct TV. She loves all types of beads and is especially interested in Swarovski crystal beads and semi-precious gem beads. She is associated with the UKs leading bead supplier www.beadsdirect.co.uk
Swarovski Crystal Beads Shape and Color Cart – Crystallized Swarovski Elements
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ARINNA yellow love heart shape shiny bangle bracelet gold GP swarovski crystals $9.99 |
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Size 9 ARINNA blue drip shape unique Ring 18K White gold GP Swarovski crystals $5.99 |
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Size 7 Fuchsia Pink Peridot Clear Swarovski Crystals Starfish Shape Ring 18K WGP $7.99 |
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18K White GP Cute Fox Shape Wedding Engagement chain Bracelet Swarovski Crystals $9.99 |
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Size 7 Great Green Emerald Pear Shape Swarovski Crystal Finger Ring 18K Gold GP $5.99 |
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Size 7 Oblong Shape Blue Zircon Sapphire Cocktail Ring 18K WGP Swarovski Crystal $5.99 |
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3 Inch Dangling Earrings 18K Rose Gold GP Pear Shape Clear Swarovski Crystal $9.99 |
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Size 7 Oval Shape Amethyst Clear Swarovski Crystals Fashion Ring 18K White GP $5.99 |
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Size 7 Oval Shape Clear Swarovski Crystals Fashion Wedding Ring 18K WGP Arinna $5.99 |
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ARINNA wed clear love heart shape fashion Brooch Pin 18K WGP Swarovski Crystal $0.99 |
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Size 8 Chic Love Heart Shape Jet Swarovski Crystals 2 in 1 Rings Set 18K WGP $5.99 |
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Sz 9 Lady Party Jewelry Triangle Shape Swarovski Crystal 18k Gold GP Finger Ring $0.98 |
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Size 8 Arinna open shape fashion Ring white Gold GP 18k Swarovski ruby Crystals $7.99 |
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Size 6 ARINNA Wave Shape Black Fashion Finger Ring 18K WGP Swarovski Crystal $5.99 |
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Size 9 ARINNA Wave Shape Black Fashion Finger Ring 18K WGP Swarovski Crystal $5.99 |
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Size 7 Ladies S Shape Amethyst Rhinestone Party Finger Rings Swarovski Crystal $7.99 |
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Size 8 Claw Shape Colorful Swarovski Crystals Cocktail Ring 18K Yellow Gold GP $5.99 |
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Size 8 Fashion Design Oval Shape Olivine Swarovski Crystals Ring 18K Gold Plated $7.99 |
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Size 7 S Shape Figure Clear Swarovski Crystals Wedding Engagement Ring 18K WGP $8.99 |
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size 7 white Enamel Angel Wing shape Swarovski Crystal ARINNA cocktail 18k Ring $7.99 |
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ARINNA pink red elephant shape lovely brooch pin gold GP 18K swarovski crystals $9.99 |
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Size 8 ARINNA petal shape lady band Ring 18K white gold GP swarovski crystals $4.99 |
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18K WGP Silver Color 6 Petals Shape Wedding chain Bracelet Swarovski Crystals $14.99 |
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ARINNA plume shape breast stainless Wedding brooch pin WGP swarovski crystals $9.99 |
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18K White GP Cute Fox Shape Wedding Engagement chain Bracelet Swarovski Crystals $9.99 |
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Size 8 Great Amethyst Pear Shape Swarovski Crystal Ring 18K White Gold Plated $4.99 |
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Size9 2 IN 1 Central Black Heart Shape Ring Clear Swarovski Crystal 18k White GP $5.99 |
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Size 8 Great Green Emerald Pear Shape Swarovski Crystal Finger Ring 18K Gold GP $5.99 |
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ARINNA wedding feather plume shape Brooch Pin white gold GP swarovski crystals $9.99 |
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ARINNA rose red peacock plume shape breast brooch pin gold GP Swarovski Crystals $9.99 |
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Size 8 Hollow Leaf Shape Swarovski Crystal Finger Ring 18K White Yellow Gold GP $9.99 |
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10″ Wings Shape Rhinestone Necklace Earring Set Swarovski Crystal 18k Yellow GP $19.99 |
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ARINNA wedding fruit shape lady Fashion Brooch Pin WGP 18K Swarovski Crystals $9.99 |
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Size 7 Wing Shape Cocktail Party Ring Fuchsia Swarovski Crystals 18K White GP $6.99 |
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Size 8 ARINNA topaz heart shape fashion lady Ring 18K gold GP swarovski crystals $8.99 |
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18K WGP Silver Color 6 Petals Shape Wedding chain Bracelet Swarovski Crystals $14.99 |
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ARINNA snow white elephant shape attractive brooch pin WGP 18K swarovski crystal $9.99 |
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Size 8 Pear Shape Olivine Swarovski Crystal Cocktail Party Ring 18K Gold Plated $9.99 |
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ARINNA blue green zircon sea poacher shape brooch pin gold GP swarovski crystals $9.99 |
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4″ Colorful Rhinestone Star Shape Dangle Earring Swarovski Crystal 18k Yellow GP $7.99 |
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18K White GP ARINNA Aquamarine Ball Shape pendant Necklace swarovski crystal $9.99 |
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Size 8 ARINNA black leaf shape stylish finger ring white GP swarovski crystals $8.99 |
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ARINNA Swarovski Crystals pearl gold plated GP shape vogue pierced stud Earrings $5.99 |
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ARINNA blue zircon elephant shape elegant brooch pin gold GP swarovski crystals $9.99 |
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Size 8 Wing Shape Cocktail Party Ring Fuchsia Swarovski Crystals 18K White GP $6.99 |
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Size 8 Fashion Design Oval Shape Amethyst Swarovski Crystals Ring 18K White GP $7.99 |
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Size 8 Fashion Design Oval Shape Clear Swarovski Crystals Wedding Ring 18K WGP $7.99 |
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ARINNA 3 Inch fruit shape vogue lady Brooch Pin Swarovski Crystal white Gold GP $9.99 |
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Size 9 Ancient Shape Oval Hyacinth Black Jet Swarovski Crystals Ring 18K WGP $4.99 |
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Size 8 Fashion Design Oval Shape Olivine Swarovski Crystals Ring 18K Gold Plated $7.99 |
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ARINNA wedding screw shape chandelier earrings necklace set Swarovski Crystals $9.99 |
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Swarovski Clear Pear Shape Crystal Cascade Suncatcher $14.13 |
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3″ X Shape Sunflower Rhinestone Bracelet Swarovski Crystal 18k Rose Gold Plated $5.99 |
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Size 8 Great Clear Pear Shape Swarovski Crystal Wedding Ring 18K White Gold GP $4.99 |
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18K Rose Gold GP Swarovski Crystl & Pearl Heart Shape Fashion Jewelry Set EH27 $9.99 |
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ARINNA wedding square shape ear earrings BIB necklace set Swarovski Crystals $8.99 |
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ARINNA 4 inch charming multi shape pierced Earrings WGP 18K Swarovski Crystals $9.99 |
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ARINNA Shiny Cube Shape Sapphire Swarovski Crystal Stud Earrings 18K White GP $6.99 |
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3″ X Shape Sunflower Rhinestone Bracelet Swarovski Crystal 18k White Gold Plated $5.99 |
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Size 9 Chic Fashion 88 Shape Cocktail Ring 18K Yellow Gold GP Swarovski Crystals $5.99 |
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Size 8 Oval Shape Amethyst Clear Swarovski Crystals Fashion Ring 18K White GP $5.99 |
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ARINNA amethyst honeybee shape elegant brooch pin gold GP 18K swarovski crystals $9.99 |
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Size 8 Oval Shape Emerald Clear Swarovski Crystals Fashion Ring 18K GP Arinna $6.99 |
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Size 8 Arinna open shape fashion Ring yellow Gold GP 18k Swarovski topaz Crystal $7.99 |
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ARINNA amethyst plume shape grace brooch pin gold plated 18K swarovski crystals $9.99 |
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ARINNA Wedding feather plume shape brooch pin white gold GP swarovski crystals $9.99 |
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Size 9 Fashion 88 Shape Wedding Cocktail Ring 18K W Gold GP Swarovski Crystals $5.99 |
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Size 8 Pear Shape Olivine Swarovski Crystal Cocktail Party Ring 18K Gold Plated $9.99 |
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Size 8 Pear Shape Ruby Swarovski Crystals Cocktail Party Ring 18K Yellow GP $9.99 |
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JUDAICA 5.5″ SILVER PLATED ROSE SHAPE MEZUZAH JERUSALEM VIEW SWAROVSKI CRYSTALS $14.49 |
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ARINNA Wedding Jewelry snow fancy shape stone brooch pin WGP Swarovski Crystals $8.99 |
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Chic Red Radish Plant Shape Brooch Pin 18K WGP Ruby Peridot Swarovski Crystal $9.99 |
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4″ Marquise Topaz Rhinestone 8 Shape Bracelet Swarovski Crystal 18k Rose Gold GP $5.99 |
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RN104VO/Chain Shape Swarovski Rhinestone Adjustable Ring $0.01 |
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FREE SHIP 8mm Swarovski Flat shape crystal beads 20pcs MIX+AB $0.99 |
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Size 8 ARINNA petal shape lady band Ring 18K white gold GP swarovski crystals $4.99 |
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ARINNA clear honeybee shape wedding brooch pin white gold GP swarovski crystals $9.99 |
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VTG Dragonfly Shape Swarovski Crystal Ring JJ086 Sz 7 $0.99 |
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blue heart shape Stainless steel swarovski Crystal fashion vogue Navel Ring S021 $0.99 |
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ARINNA white starfish shape stainless breast brooch pin 18K Swarovski Crystals $9.99 |
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Colorful Round Swarovski Crystals Chic Leaf Shape Dangling Earrings 18K Gold GP $3.99 |
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Dual Teardrop Purple Leaf Shape Crystal Brooch Pin 18K Gold GP Swarovski Crystal $9.99 |
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RN104W/Chain Shape Silver Tone Swarovski Rhinestone Adjustable Ring $0.01 |
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Size 8 ARINNA topaz heart shape fashion lady Ring 18K gold GP swarovski crystals $8.99 |
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Arinna Lock Heart Circle Shape Bracelet Chain 18K Rose Gold GP Swarovski Crystal $6.99 |
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Elegant Flower Leaf Shape Wedding Brooch Pin 18K WGP Clear Swarovski Crystals $6.99 |
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ARINNA heart star shape Swarovski Crystal string Bracelet 18K Gold GP $9.99 |
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Size 6 ARINNA amethyst eye shape elegant finger Ring white GP Swarovski Crystals $7.99 |
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Size 8 Marquise Shape Topaz Clear Rhinestone Ring Swarovski Crystals 18k Gold GP $9.99 |
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Size 8 Rhinestone Golden Knurling 8 Shape Ring Swarovski Crystal 18k White GP $8.99 |
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ARINNA blue rhinestone fishbone shape chic brooch pin gold GP Swarovski Crystals $9.99 |
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Fashion Pear Shape Swarovski Crystal Engagement Dangling Earrings 18K White GP $6.99 |
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Ladies Jewelry Swarovski Crystal Awesome Lion Shape 18k Yellow Gold GP Bracelet $5.98 |
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Size 9 Oval Shape Amethyst Clear Swarovski Crystals Fashion Ring 18K White GP $5.99 |
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Flower Semi-circles Shape Wedding Engagement Earrings 18K WGP Swarovski Crystal $9.99 |
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Ring Shape Pendant Necklace use Swarovski Crystal SN082 $8.95 |
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Size 8 Heart Shape Clear Rhinestone Wedding Rings 18k Rose GP Swarovski Crystal $0.98 |
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New Swarovski gold tone necklace with white crystals round shape $0.99 |
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ARINNA blue zircon honeycomb shape fashion brooch pin gold GP Swarovski Crystals $9.99 |
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Size 9 S Shape Figure Clear Swarovski Crystals Wedding Engagement Ring 18K WGP $8.99 |
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Heart Earrings $81 Custom-made earrings crafted from extravagantly detailed filigree metalwork made with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS. Delightful heart shape suspended from a circle. Made with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS |
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Stella Necklace $313 This collection is a witty wordplay on its theme, the star shape, which symbolizes strength and beauty. Encrusted with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS in brilliantly pastel-colored enamel settings, the result is an ultra trendy collection of necklace, bangle and rings. Made with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS |
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Stella Ring $196 This collection is a witty wordplay on its theme, the star shape, which symbolizes strength and beauty. Encrusted with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS in brilliantly pastel-colored enamel settings, the result is an ultra trendy collection of necklace, bangle and rings. Made with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS |
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Art Deco Trapez Necklace $170 The clean lines of Kandiyoti�s latest necklace design, Art Deco Trapez, create a crystal-adorned, 1920s fan shape ��vintage Art Deco mixed with the modern glamour of SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS. Made with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS |
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Stella Cuff $639 This collection is a witty wordplay on its theme, the star shape, which symbolizes strength and beauty. Encrusted with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS in brilliantly pastel-colored enamel settings, the result is an ultra trendy collection of necklace, bangle and rings. Made with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS |
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Comet Necklace $176 Sleek monochrome and strong geometries have effortless sophistication. The sculptural focus of each pendant makes a confident style statement worn with a simple T. At the nucleus of this pendant is a dominant hematite crystal, and like a comet�s tail, the rest of the design follows the shape and direction of the main piece. Made with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS |
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Helix Swirl Necklace $176 Sleek monochrome and strong geometries have effortless sophistication. The sculptural focus of each pendant makes a confident style statement worn with a simple T. We might be just a tiny dot in the Universe, with its Helix spiral shape, this design symbolises infinite possibilities and growth a person can achieve, however small. Made with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS |
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Pugster Classic April Birthstone Clear Swarovski Crystal Fine Cone Shape Dangle $37.99 Dazzle your friends with this pair of Classic April Birthstone Clear Swarovski Crystal Fine Cone Shape Dangle Earrings, crafted with a keen eye to fine detail and design. Nothing says class like a great pair of earrings, and no one makes great earrings like Pugster (TM) Inc. Fine Cone Shape, this eye-catching set is good for almost any occasion, will put you on fashion’s cutting edge. Crafted and authenticated by Pugster (TM) Inc.,these Classic April Birthstone Clear Swarovski Crystal Fine Cone Shape Dangle Earrings are available for both retail and wholesale purchase. |
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Pugster Classic July Birthstone Light Siam Swarovski Crystal Fine Cone Shape Dangle $37.99 Dazzle your friends with this pair of Classic July Birthstone Light Siam Swarovski Crystal Fine Cone Shape Dangle Earrings, crafted with a keen eye to fine detail and design. Nothing says class like a great pair of earrings, and no one makes great earrings like Pugster (TM) Inc. Fine Cone Shape, this eye-catching set is good for almost any occasion, will put you on fashion’s cutting edge. Crafted and authenticated by Pugster (TM) Inc.,these Classic July Birthstone Light Siam Swarovski Crystal Fine Cone Shape Dangle Earrings are available for both retail and wholesale purchase. |
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Pugster Classic September Birthstone Sapphire Swarovski Crystal Fine Cone Shape Dangle $37.99 Dazzle your friends with this pair of Classic September Birthstone Sapphire Swarovski Crystal Fine Cone Shape Dangle Earrings, crafted with a keen eye to fine detail and design. Nothing says class like a great pair of earrings, and no one makes great earrings like Pugster (TM) Inc. Fine Cone Shape, this eye-catching set is good for almost any occasion, will put you on fashion’s cutting edge. Crafted and authenticated by Pugster (TM) Inc.,these Classic September Birthstone Sapphire Swarovski Crystal Fine Cone Shape Dangle Earrings are available for both retail and wholesale purchase. |
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Pugster Classic November Birthstone Topaz Swarovski Crystal Fine Cone Shape Dangle $37.99 Dazzle your friends with this pair of Classic November Birthstone Topaz Swarovski Crystal Fine Cone Shape Dangle Earrings, crafted with a keen eye to fine detail and design. Nothing says class like a great pair of earrings, and no one makes great earrings like Pugster (TM) Inc. Fine Cone Shape, this eye-catching set is good for almost any occasion, will put you on fashion’s cutting edge. Crafted and authenticated by Pugster (TM) Inc.,these Classic November Birthstone Topaz Swarovski Crystal Fine Cone Shape Dangle Earrings are available for both retail and wholesale purchase. |
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Swarovski Crystal Ball Disc Earrings $230 This Ben Amun Swarovski crystal ball disc earring looks fabulous. A gorgeous cluster of clear Swarovski crystals rests in the center of this disc earring. The ball is then surrounded by to die for blue crystals which almost makes the earring take the shape of a crystal daisy. They snap on for easy wearing. |
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Blue Swarovski Bowtie Earrings $210 These Ben Amun blue Swarovski maya earrings are everything that’s right with the world. They’re tiny, they’re chic and they’re totally sexy. Resembling the shape of a bow tie, an oval cluster of clear crystals reflects two rows of blue crystals on either side. Two more rows of clear crystals can be found on the border of the earring. The back has an ear post to make sure they stay secure. |
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Sparkle Earrings $33 Sparkle in your favorite color! Made with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS |
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Seashore Earrings $35 Seashore – the look is natural glamour. Made with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS |