Diamonds may not be for everyone, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy sparkling pieces of jewellery. Swarovski crystal beads provide an affordable yet beautiful alternative, boasting hardness ratings of 8.5 on the Mohs scale and can look just like real diamonds but cost significantly less.
Cubic zirconia is an increasingly popular choice among jewellery makers as its hard and optically flawless surface make it virtually indiscernible from diamonds when seen directly! Plus, its light refraction capabilities mean it refracts light like diamonds – virtually making them indistinguishable to the naked eye!
Swarovski Zirconia
Swarovski zirconia stands out as one of the finest diamond simulants available today, known for its incredible sparkle, durability, and ability to replicate their real diamond counterparts’ reflections. They use an exclusive cut called Pure Brilliance which features 57 facets designed to mimic how real diamonds shine and reflect light; additionally it ranks 8.5 on Mohs scale making these manufactured gems virtually indistinguishable from real ones to even untrained eyes.
Swarovski crystals are popularly used in bridal jewellery due to their near identical appearance to real diamonds, while remaining very cost-effective compared to their gem counterparts. Used to create elegant pieces of jewellery such as earrings, bracelets and necklaces for brides.
These briolette beads feature the shape of a doughnut with a smooth thread hole at their center, creating an elegant yet simple necklace strand or combined with other Swarovski crystal beads for more complex designs. Perfect for jewelry-making projects of all kinds and gemstones alike – even great for creating beaded chandeliers!
Serinity Crystal
Serinity crystal beads feature premium lead-free glass-cut crystals crafted in Austria using cutting-edge technology, guaranteeing excellence in terms of both crystal cut and colour. Esteemed among jewelry artisans and studios alike, these crystal beads string easily together, making dazzling designs easy. This Serinity Crystal Briolette (5040) bead is distinguished by its teardrop or pear shape which boasts triangular or diamond facets on its surface – ideal for jewellery artisans looking for unique beads that stand out from other designs.
This dark grey with silver hued crystal bead will add timeless appeal to your designs. Combine this crystal bead with other beads such as seed beads or gold for an eye-catching bracelet that can take your outfits from everyday to special events with ease.
This bead features a large hole that is perfect for thread, ribbon, or beading chain to pass through, creating the opportunity to craft stunning pendants or create a chunky bracelet by stringing multiple beads together.
To complete your bracelet, bridge the gap between raw briolette ends using four seed beads and pass your thread back through a full loop from earlier. Pull everything tight until your chain can wrap comfortably around your wrist with room to pull in your hand when pulling taught; finally tie a tight knot near beaded section and cut any extra thread away – this Serinity Crystals Gold Briolette Beaded Bracelet makes a wonderful treat or present.
Crystal Golden Shadow
Briolette style jewelry features a slightly compressed round shape covered with diamond-shaped facets that reflect light beautifully, lending designs an eye-catching shine and brilliance. Add them to earrings, necklaces and bracelets for delicate accents; pair them well with other crystal beads and components to craft customized jewelry creations!
Crystal Golden Shadow is an elegant soft champagne hue infused with pale gold hues that is highly versatile for use across many applications, from fashion and accessories to dance wear and costumes. Use this color to bring elegance and sophistication to your creations!
Swarovski non hot fix flat back rhinestones (also referred to as glue ons) feature a flat surface which makes application simpler with adhesives like Gemtac, FabricTack or E6000 that activate at lower temperatures for faster application times and easier applications.
These rhinestones come in sizes ranging from ss12 to ss48, making it easy to cover larger surfaces quickly or add detail in smaller spaces with greater precision. Choose the one that best meets your design requirements from our “Advanced Crystal” range; all crystals are lead free*!
Pearl
These cubic zirconia briolette beads feature the timeless appeal and the beautiful sheen of pearls, thanks to an electroplating technique which applies a layer of faux pearl coating. This gives each crystal color an eye-catching shimmer effect and ensures they stand out when used in designs.
Cubic zirconia pearls make an excellent alternative to genuine or cultured pearls for adding elegance and spacer beads between larger briolette beads in designs. You can use them between larger briolettes as spacers or simply to add some shimmer.
Make an elegant briolette necklace using Flex-rite jewellery wire, then threading beads on Flex-rite beads onto Flex-rite jewellery wire, followed by adding clasps, jump rings or crimps (which you can find here at Kernowcraft), clasps and either jump rings or crimps to close the loop – all available here at Kernowcraft along with many other jewellery making supplies. Silkon thread is another option that won’t fray and stretch easily for secure fastening options – check it out here too.
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