What are birthstone crystals? ▾
Birthstone crystals are precision-cut crystal beads, pearls, pendants and fancy stones in the 12 traditional birthstone colours, one for each month of the year. Available from Swarovski, Serinity and Preciosa at Bluestreak Crystals, they are used by professional jewellery makers and hobbyists to create personalised birthstone jewellery for gifts, commissions and bespoke collections.
What are the 12 birthstone crystal colours? ▾
The 12 birthstone crystal colours and their corresponding months are: January — Siam (Garnet), February — Amethyst, March — Aquamarine, April — Crystal (Diamond), May — Emerald, June — White Pearl, July — Ruby, August — Peridot, September — Sapphire, October — Rose Water Opal (Opal), November — Topaz and December — Blue Zircon. All 12 colours are available across Swarovski, Serinity and Preciosa crystal beads, pearls, pendants and fancy stones.
Which brand of birthstone crystals is best for jewellery making? ▾
The right brand depends on the jewellery type, production volume and budget. Swarovski is the platinum standard for bespoke birthstone commissions where the highest possible brilliance and brand credential are the priority. Serinity delivers the same Austrian precision at around 10% below leading premium brand pricing. Preciosa delivers outstanding brilliance at a significantly more accessible price point, preferred for high-volume personalised gift collections. Many professional jewellery makers use more than one brand across different price points within the same collection.
What birthstone jewellery can I make with crystal beads? ▾
Crystal birthstone beads, pearls and pendants are used across birthstone bead bracelets, pendant necklaces, drop and stud earrings, and multi-birthstone family jewellery incorporating two or more birthstone colours within a single piece. Multi-birthstone family jewellery, particularly mother's bracelets featuring the birthstone colours of each child, is one of the most popular and commercially successful personalised jewellery formats for professional jewellery makers.
Are crystal birthstone beads better than natural gemstones for jewellery making? ▾
Crystal birthstone beads deliver perfect consistency in colour, size and surface quality across every batch, making matching across a full collection of personalised gifts straightforward. Natural gemstones vary significantly in colour, clarity and size between batches, making consistent matching difficult and expensive. Crystal birthstone beads are also fully lead-free and REACH-compliant, making them safe for jewellery worn against the skin.
Can I filter the collection by birth month? ▾
Yes. Each birth month in the collection description has a direct filter link that shows all available beads, pearls, pendants and fancy stones in the corresponding birthstone colour across all three brands. Simply click the relevant month link to filter the collection to your required birthstone colour.
Are all 12 birthstone colours available across all product types? ▾
All 12 birthstone colours are available across crystal beads and fancy stones from all three brands. Pearl formats are most relevant for June (White Pearl) as the traditional June birthstone, though crystal pearls in other colours can be combined with any birthstone colour design. Crystal pendants in birthstone colours are available from Swarovski and Preciosa across the most popular birthstone shades.
Can I order samples of birthstone crystals before placing a larger order? ▾
Yes. Bluestreak offers a sample service and colour charts across all three brands to support birthstone colour selection before committing to a full production quantity. Samples are particularly useful for assessing the colour accuracy of each birthstone shade in person before ordering for a bespoke commission or personalised gift collection.
