Want to glam up your shoes? All you need is some Swarovski crystals, glue and a little know-how! Adding your own bling to your favourite pair of shoes is both affordable and easy to do. Whether you’re looking to glam...
If you’re an avid crafter - or even running your own jewellery shop - you’ll understand how important it is to select the right beads for your projects. When you’re trying to choose the best beads to work with when...
If you’re going to be applying Swarovski hotfix crystals to garments and fabric, you have two main application options. Firstly, applying the crystals with an iron, and secondly, with a heat press. So, which application method is better? Below you’ll...
Mother's Day is a special occasion for celebrating the love, care, and dedication of mothers all around the world, and this year, why not make your mother feel extraordinary by gifting her something from the exquisite world of Swarovski? In...
While Swarovski may be known internationally for their affordable diamond, they’re also world-leading when it comes to creating elegant glass figurines. From Disney designs to commemorative pieces made to mark historical events, Swarovski figurines can be just as valuable -...
Swarovski crystals are known for their beautiful refracting properties, their durability, as well as their affordability when compared to “real” diamonds in the jewellery market. But are Swarovski crystals valuable? Recent changes made to Swarovski’s wholesale policies - as well...
Swarovski crystals have long been synonymous with elegance and luxury, but are also reputable for their durability and resistance; from glittering jewellery to stunning figurines, Swarovski’s “affordable diamond” can hold up to significant wear and tear. However, just like any...
When it comes to adding the perfect finishing touch to any outfit or design project, you can’t go wrong with crystals. But not all crystals are created equal; and when it comes to sparkling brilliance, nothing beats the superior craftsmanship...
If you want to add some glitz and glamour to your Easter celebrations, why not decorate some of your Easter eggs with gorgeous Swarovski crystals? Not only does this make for a fun DIY crafting activity for kids, but the...
Spring is on its way and people are beginning preparations for the Easter Season. Most of the world knows this time of year as Mardi Gras. This custom was then carried over to America by settlers where, in New Orleans...
Whether you’re a budding jewellery maker or looking for the perfect gift for a loved one, it can be helpful to know the difference between certain gemstones and crystals used in modern jewellery manufacturing. When it comes to diamond and...
In 1895, Daniel Swarovski founded the Swarovski company with one goal in mind: to create a diamond for everyone. Having worked as an apprentice in his father's glass-cutting factory in Bohemia (now the Czech Republic), Daniel Swarovski developed an electric...
