Preciosa Kristalle

FAQS

Preciosa crystals, also known as Preciosa rhinestones, are highly polished, machine cut glass stones used for embellishment in jewellery making, fashion, costume design, nail art and beauty. They are made in the Czech Republic and are widely used across the creative and performing arts industries.

Swarovski may be the more familiar name, but Preciosa is now recognised as one of the leading manufacturers of crystals and cut glass. Their flatback stones, sew on stones, beads and pearls, which are the most popular components in the DIY sector, are right up there with Swarovski for quality of cut and brilliance. With Swarovski winding down parts of its loose crystal supply, Preciosa has become the natural choice for many makers.

Preciosa is an excellent quality crystal brand, almost on a level with Swarovski for shine and durability. We are an authorised Preciosa Silver Partner, so every stone we sell is genuine.

Historically the crystals were made with lead, but following a change to the manufacturing process in 2013, many components are now listed as lead-free.

If you’re a business or creator who relies on using large amounts of Preciosa, then buying rhinestones in bulk from Crystal Parade would be valuable to your business. Smaller retail quantities, which are also available from Crystal Parade, are useful for one off projects or if you like to experiment with lots of different products.

If you are a business or creator who gets through large amounts of Preciosa, buying rhinestones in bulk from Crystal Parade is the most cost-effective route. Smaller retail quantities are available too, which are ideal for one-off projects or trying out new products before committing.

Yes. If something is not right, our full returns and refunds policy is set out on our Delivery and Returns page. We would always recommend requesting a free sample first if you are unsure about a colour or size, as it saves everyone the hassle.

Hotfix stones are applied with a heat applicator or press, non hotfix stones with a suitable adhesive. Our application manuals and glue guide cover which method and adhesive to use for each surface.