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Posted by butterflyjewelleryaccessories on 24-Jul-2009 21:21 Report
swarovski crystals - what is it?
I found that some items have "swarovski crystals" in the description.
What material it is? When I look into some item photos, I feel it is a plastic more than a crystal.

 To me, "swarovski" is an brand selling expensive products.

Can anyone tell me more?
 
Replied by samboogem on 24-Jul-2009 21:29 (Ref 1846051) Report
This should explain it for you butterfly....

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swarovski
Replied by mumof5boyz on 24-Jul-2009 21:36 (Ref 1846057) Report
They are precision-cut lead crystals.  Normal crystals contain 12-28% lead oxide, Swarovski crystals contain 32% lead oxide and this increased lead content refracts light more efficiently adding more lustre and sparkle than normal glass crystals, they also weigh more.
Replied by butterflyjewelleryaccessories on 24-Jul-2009 21:47 (Ref 1846075) Report
Thanks.  Now I understand more on Swarovski.
However, I still in doubt why some items with description of "swarovski crystals" beads selling at very low price (less than $10)?
Replied by thebeadedladyadfree on 24-Jul-2009 21:49 (Ref 1846079) Report
They really are lovely to work with!no other beads feel the same in your hand. Some can be difficult to photograph to do them justice,though-especially those with the AB(iridescent rainbow) finish,which may give the(false) impression that they are plastic LOL.
And they certainly AREN'T cheap!(but worth the money).
Replied by cosmeticsseller on 24-Jul-2009 22:22 (Ref 1846156) Report
some arent expensive, especially if you buy them originally in bulk.
Replied by lil on 24-Jul-2009 22:38 (Ref 1846192) Report
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Replied by lvnkermit on 24-Jul-2009 22:53 (Ref 1846222) Report
Its in my wedding and engagement ring:)
Its very pretty, and had the engagement ring on since dec 07 and not one scratch on the crystal:)
Replied by beadingtwins on 24-Jul-2009 23:35 (Ref 1846290) Report
Cheap doesnt alway mean fake. I sometimes sell mine really cheap as I have finished a project and no longer need them. Think it is better off someone else having them that then sitting in my cupboard.
Simone
Replied by butterflyjewelleryaccessories on 26-Jul-2009 22:09 (Ref 1849873) Report
Thanks everyone.
Replied by delicategypsy on 08-Oct-2011 21:52 (Ref 2314859) Report
 Swaovski is So nice, I create alot of jewelery using it, they even Feel differnt to normal crystal. Best to buy bulk from a proper wholesaler, that's what I do. Pricing my jewelery with it though is hard, I once made the mistake on another selling site of under-selling 12 bracelets with it and made a loss of $41 :( But I always find it hard to price my jewlery for the proper selling cost, lol
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