Ultimate Guide to Embellishment tools and how to use them
Ultimate Guide to Embellishment Tools and How to Use Them
Embellishment tools add decorative elements, such as crystals, rhinestones, beads, or seq...
Swarovski Removes All Branding & Purchasing Restrictions What This Means For Customers
For the first time in several years, Swarovski crystals are once again accessible to everyone. As of 1st June 2026, Swarovski has removed the purch...
The Best Swarovski Alternatives Budget Crystals That Shine
If you’ve worked with crystals before, you’ll know that Swarovskihas long been seen as the gold standard. But with rising prices and limited availa...
Transparent and Transmission Rhinestones What are they and how to use them
When shopping for flatback rhinestones, you may have come across terms like transparent, transmission or unfoiled crystals and wondered what they ...
Are Luna Rhinestones as Good as Other Brands
If you’ve been exploring different crystal options, one of the most common questions we hear is: Are Luna rhinestones good?
The short answer is ye...
ULTIMATE GUIDE Luna Rhinestones
If you’ve been searching for budget friendly rhinestones that still offer a great sparkle, you may have come across Luna. But what are luna rhines...
Glass Rhinestones vs Crystal Rhinestones: What's the Difference?
If you’ve ever shopped for rhinestones, you’ve probably come across the terms glass and crystaland wondered what they really mean. When comparing g...
A Guide to Rhinestone Colours Which Should You Choose
Choosing the right rhinestone colours can feel a little overwhelming, especially when there are so many beautiful options to choose from. Whether y...
Preciosa vs Budget Crystals Which Should You Choose
If you’ve worked with crystals before, you’ll likely have already come across Preciosa. Known for its excellent quality and sparkle, it’s a go-to ...
The History of Rhinestones
Many of us, whether we work in the performing arts industry, fashion industry, or are a creator such as a jeweller, designer, nail artist, costumie...
What is the difference between Preciosa Viva12 and Maxima Rhinestones?
We are asked this question so many times, ‘what is the difference between the Viva12 cut and Maxima cut in Preciosa rhinestones?’ Well first, let’...
Zodiac Crystals: Frequently Asked Questions
Everybody in the arts, craft and creative industry has heard of Swarovski Crystals, and we’re now becoming more familiar with rival crystal manufac...