| people can't afford to have several different real | | | | costly than other types of gems and diamonds. The |
| diamond and gemstone necklaces, rings, watches and | | | | metal base of the jewelry design can be gold or silver, |
| earrings to choose from, but that doesn't mean you | | | | or often in bracelets and necklaces clear plastic string |
| can't still wear jewelry that looks just like you do. Cut | | | | is used so that only the crystals are visible against the |
| crystal has taken off as one of the most elegant | | | | skin. Beaded Swarovski jewelry is popular all over the |
| additions to jewelry, plus it is much less expensive than | | | | world as are the many lines of pendants, rings and |
| the same piece with equal sizes of diamonds or other | | | | even brooches sold internationally. |
| gems. Crystal is not just clear like you may expect, | | | | Swarovski crystal jewelry also has a fun side that |
| there are just as many colors of crystal as are found | | | | includes such whimsical pendants and pieces as an |
| in the real gemstones, plus the cut and polishing of the | | | | Elvis crystal pendant with movable arms and legs. |
| crystal makes them sparkle and shine and have that | | | | Brooches include ultra modern styles such as silver |
| deep inner fire to the bead or piece that draws the | | | | and crystal lighting bolts through to traditional butterflies |
| eye and makes a beautiful presentation. | | | | and floral shapes. The rings in the crystal line also run |
| One of the leading manufacturers of crystal jewelry is | | | | to the very lighthearted designs that incorporate |
| the Swarovski Corporation, which has been making | | | | colorful bugs and even snake patterns as the claws |
| fine leaded crystal jewelry, beads and figurines since | | | | that hold the larger crystal center piece of the ring in |
| 1895. As the pioneer in the field, Daniel Swarovski | | | | place. Watches have also been included in the jewelry |
| designed and developed the first machine that could | | | | lines to feature cut crystal as accent pieces. These |
| precision cut crystal into small shapes, ensuring that | | | | watches range from everyday casual with just a hint |
| beads and crystal jewels would be both uniform as | | | | of sparkle to evening watches that dazzle with many |
| well as symmetrical. In addition he developed type of | | | | different colors, shapes and sizes of crystal pieces on |
| crystal that uses 32% lead to maximizes the refraction | | | | the band. |
| and reflection of light, giving that beautiful glitter and | | | | As with any type of jewelry if you are considering cut |
| shine to the individual beads and crystals. Cuts that are | | | | crystal always look for the best quality available rather |
| very similar to facets on a diamond further enhance | | | | than strictly shopping by price. Spending a few extra |
| the shine and shimmer, leading to really breathtaking | | | | dollars will be the difference between having an item |
| and eye catching jewelry pieces. | | | | that looks great for years to come or one that starts |
| High end Swarovski crystal jewelry is not inexpensive | | | | to fall apart after just a few uses. |
| however, but it is a good investment and much less | | | | |