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What are real Swarovski crystals?
While Swarovski won’t reveal its secretive manufacturing process, we know that Swarovski crystals are made of quartz sand and natural minerals. The actual product is a form of man-made glass, with a 32% concentration of lead.
What is the difference between Swarovski Crystal and Swarovski Zirconia?
Swarovski Zirconia has about a 33% higher refraction index than Swarovski crystals and is comparable to the refraction index of high-quality diamonds. Swarovski crystals are also made to offer an impressive brilliance and sparkle thanks to their special coating but they are not quite on the zirconia’s level.
Is Preciosa cheaper than Swarovski?
Preciosa Czech Crystals are cheaper than Swarovski crystals. Swarovski has the advantage that no one can cut crystal as well as they can. That said, Preciosa Czech Crystals are still beautiful crystals and some colours are even more beautiful and light refracting than the Swarovski crystals.
How can you tell if Swarovski crystal is real?
SWAROVSKI will always come with official packaging and an authenticity card. A genuine SWAROVSKI item will be flawless so when you look inside the crystal, you will not see any bubbles. If you do see a bubble, the item is definitely a fake.
What kind of jewelry is made with Swarovski crystals?
Genuine Swarovski crystals are used in products designed and made by other manufacturers and they carry a “Made with Swarovski Elements” label. Jewelry made with Swarovski crystals should be treated the same as all other fine jewelry.
What is the size of a Swarovski Rhinestone?
Swarovski rhinestone sizes are a little tricky to understand, because the number doesn’t correspond to a certain size (a 6SS crystal is NOT a 6 millimeter diameter!). Swarovski crystals are given a number, followed by either “PP” (Pearl Plate) or “SS” (Stone Size).
How big is a 5Ss Swarovski crystal?
As the size guide shows below, the 5SS swarovski crystals are 1.7 or so mm in diameter (the smallest swarovski size), and the 48SS crystals are about 11mm in diameter. The SS crystals are flatbacks, which you can get either with or without hotfix.
Which is harder zirconia or Swarovski Diamond?
Zirconia is harder than the crystals. Swarovski zirconia sits at 8/10 hardness on the Mohs scale (diamonds being a 10/10) while Swarovski crystals range between 6 and 7 out of 10. This means that the crystals are more prone to scratches and might become a bit cloudy over time without the proper care.