Preciosa Chatons

Preciosa chatons are precision-cut Czech-made round crystal stones with a fully pointed back and a flat or slightly domed front table, also known as round stones, pointed back crystals or table diamonds. The collection covers the premium Preciosa MAXIMA chaton range across PP and SS sizes, in foiled and unfoiled versions, across the full Preciosa colour palette including Crystal, Crystal AB and an extensive range of solid and effect colours. Available in retail and wholesale quantities with no minimum order, ideal for bespoke jewellery, prong and bezel set rings, pavé settings, bead embroidery, metal clay work and high-end professional design at a more accessible price point.

Bluestreak Crystals: Preciosa Authorised Partner

Bluestreak Crystals is an official Preciosa Authorised Partner, supplying the complete genuine range of Preciosa chatons manufactured in the Czech Republic. Every stone is 100% authentic, drawing on centuries of Bohemian glassmaking heritage that has established Preciosa as one of the world's leading precision crystal manufacturers. Bluestreak Crystals also stocks exclusive special production Preciosa chaton colours not available through standard distribution.

What Are Preciosa Chatons?

Preciosa chatons are multi-faceted round glass crystal stones with a fully pointed back and a flat or slightly domed front table. The pointed back concentrates light refraction through the crystal from below, creating exceptional depth of colour and brilliance that flatback stones cannot achieve. Preciosa MAXIMA chatons are precision-cut using the MAXIMA cut, drawing on Preciosa's long heritage of Bohemian glassmaking to deliver consistent facet alignment, reliable fit in metal settings and maximum brilliance across every batch.

Foiled chatons have a mirrored coating on the pointed back to maximise light reflection in opaque settings. Unfoiled chatons allow light to pass through from both sides, suited to transparent applications and certain embroidery techniques. Both versions are available across the Preciosa chaton range.

How Preciosa Chatons Compare to Swarovski and Serinity

Preciosa chatons sit alongside Swarovski (Austrian, the established premium leader) and Serinity (Austrian, Bluestreak Crystals' own brand) in the precision-cut crystal chaton category. Preciosa MAXIMA chatons offer the MAXIMA cut, drawing on centuries of Bohemian glassmaking heritage with consistent brilliance and reliable fit in metal settings, at a more accessible price point than both Swarovski and Serinity. All three brands use industry-standard PP and SS sizing, so chatons of the same size are physically interchangeable across brands within a single design. Many professional jewellers combine brands, using Preciosa MAXIMA for the majority of a production design where price-tier matters and reserving premium Austrian brands for focal placements.

Sizes and Measurements

Preciosa measures chatons in PP (pearl plate) and SS (stone size) units. PP sizes run from the smallest pavé sizes through to mid-range chatons used for accent and complementary stones. SS sizes cover the larger chaton range used for focal stones in single-stone rings, pendants and earrings. Each product listing includes both the size code and the millimetre equivalent to help you select the right size for your setting or design.

What Are Preciosa Chatons Used For?

Preciosa chatons are widely used across professional jewellery making and embellishment applications wherever a pointed-back stone is required for depth and brilliance.

Prong, bezel and channel settings for rings, earrings and necklaces
Pavé and halo setting work surrounding larger focal stones
Bespoke and handmade fine jewellery
Bridal and occasion jewellery
Bead embroidery where seed beads are stitched around each chaton
Metal clay and resin jewellery where stones are embedded into shaped cavities
Production-scale jewellery work where Preciosa's more accessible price point benefits the project

For shaped pointed-back stones including navette, oval, pear and specialty cuts from the Preciosa range, browse the wider Preciosa chatons and fancy stones collection.

Why Choose Preciosa Chatons?

Preciosa chatons are produced using Czech precision cutting technology drawing on centuries of Bohemian glassmaking tradition, engineered to deliver consistent facet alignment, reliable fit in metal settings and brilliant light return across every batch. The MAXIMA cut maximises light refraction through the crystal, producing the depth of colour and dimensional sparkle expected from premium chaton stones. All Preciosa chatons are lead-free and REACH-compliant, suitable for fine jewellery, bridal and embellishment applications. The more accessible price point compared to leading Austrian-made premium brands makes Preciosa MAXIMA chatons the practical choice for production-scale work and high-volume jewellery making.

Complete Your Designs

Preciosa chatons combine beautifully with the full Preciosa crystal range. For shaped pointed-back stones including navette, oval, pear and other fancy stone shapes, browse the wider Preciosa chatons and fancy stones collection. For surface-applied flatback embellishment to combine with set-stone work, browse Preciosa MAXIMA flatback crystals. For beaded designs incorporating set chaton focal points, pair with Preciosa beads and Preciosa pearls. For pendant focal pieces, explore Preciosa crystal pendants. For the complete Preciosa range across all product types, visit our Preciosa crystals collection. Browse our full range of jewellery findings including prong settings, bezels and channel settings sized to match Preciosa chaton dimensions.

Why Buy Preciosa Chatons from Bluestreak?

Authorised Preciosa Partner — guaranteed genuine Preciosa chatons manufactured in the Czech Republic
Premium MAXIMA cut — Preciosa's premium chaton cutting with consistent facet alignment and maximum brilliance
Foiled and unfoiled options — both versions stocked for opaque setting work and transparent embroidery applications
Exclusive special production colours — Preciosa chaton colours not available through standard distribution channels
More accessible price point — Czech-made premium chatons at a more accessible price than Austrian-made premium brands
Fast dispatch — majority of orders shipped same or next working day, with express options to the USA in 2 to 5 days
Retail and wholesale packs — no minimum order, suited to single bespoke pieces, jewellery design studios and full production runs alike
Worldwide shipping — reliable international delivery with tracked options
Trade pricing available — apply for a trade discount for tiered pricing on bulk and repeat orders
Other brands in stock — Swarovski chatons (Austrian, premium) and Serinity chatons and round stones (Austrian, Bluestreak's own brand) also available

Browse the full Preciosa chatons range to start ordering. For pricing enquiries, jewellery production-quantity discussions or bespoke design supply, contact our team at hello@bluestreakcrystals.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Preciosa chatons? ▾

Preciosa chatons are multi-faceted round Czech-made glass crystal stones with a fully pointed back and a flat or slightly domed front table, also known as round stones, pointed back crystals or table diamonds. The pointed back concentrates light refraction through the crystal from below, creating exceptional depth of colour and brilliance that flatback stones cannot achieve. The Preciosa MAXIMA chaton range is the premium line, precision-cut with the MAXIMA cut and drawing on centuries of Bohemian glassmaking heritage to deliver consistent brilliance and reliable fit in metal settings.

How do Preciosa chatons compare to Swarovski and Serinity? ▾

Preciosa chatons sit alongside Swarovski (Austrian, the established premium leader) and Serinity (Austrian, Bluestreak Crystals' own brand) in the precision-cut crystal chaton category. Preciosa MAXIMA chatons offer the MAXIMA cut and Bohemian glassmaking heritage at a more accessible price point than both Swarovski and Serinity. All three brands use industry-standard PP and SS sizing, so chatons of the same size are physically interchangeable across brands within a single design. Many professional jewellers combine brands, using Preciosa MAXIMA for production-scale work where the more accessible price point benefits the project and reserving Austrian-made premium brands for focal placements.

What's the difference between Preciosa chatons and Preciosa fancy stones? ▾

Preciosa chatons are round pointed-back stones, the foundational set-stone format used in prong settings, pavé work and bead embroidery. Preciosa fancy stones are non-round shapes built on the same pointed-back construction, including navette (elongated pointed), oval, pear, baguette and specialty cuts. Round chatons are the workhorse stones for the majority of jewellery applications; fancy stones add shape variety for focal placements and accent design. For Preciosa fancy stones across the full shape range, browse the wider Preciosa chatons and fancy stones collection.

What's the difference between Preciosa chatons and flatback crystals? ▾

The key difference is the back profile and how the stone is fixed. Flatback crystals have a flat reverse, applied directly to surfaces using hotfix adhesive, jewellery glue or stitching, ideal for fabric, glass, metal and nail application. Chatons have a fully pointed back that requires a prong, bezel, channel setting or embedded cavity to hold the stone, allowing the faceted crown to project for maximum light refraction. Both types are routinely used together in professional jewellery work, with flatbacks for surface coverage and chatons for depth and fine jewellery brilliance.

What size Preciosa chatons should I use for prong settings? ▾

Chaton size depends on the setting specification and the design type. Smaller PP sizes are used for pavé and accent stone work surrounding focal pieces. Larger SS sizes are used for single-stone rings, pendants and earrings as the focal stone. For very small pavé and detail work, the smallest PP sizes are available. Always match the chaton size to the prong setting specification, most jewellery findings list compatible PP or SS sizing. Browse our jewellery findings collection for compatible settings.

What's the difference between foiled and unfoiled Preciosa chatons? ▾

Foiled chatons have a mirrored coating applied to the pointed back, which reflects light back through the crystal to maximise brilliance in opaque settings (closed-back bezels, prong settings on solid bases). Unfoiled chatons have no backing coating, allowing light to pass through the stone from both sides. Use foiled for standard set jewellery work where the back is enclosed; use unfoiled for backlit applications, bead embroidery where transparent stones suit the design, and resin or clay embedding where light passes through the piece.

Are Preciosa chatons lead-free? ▾

Yes. All Preciosa chatons are lead-free and compliant with EU REACH regulations, manufactured to high lead-free crystal standards in the Czech Republic. They are safe for use across fine jewellery, bridal, fashion, dancewear, bead embroidery and any application requiring lead-free certification, including intraoral cosmetic application by qualified professionals where appropriate.

How quickly can I receive Preciosa chatons? ▾

The majority of orders dispatch same or next working day from our warehouse. UK orders typically arrive within 1-2 working days; USA orders within 2 to 5 days via express shipping. For tight bespoke jewellery deadlines, bridal or production-quantity orders, contact us directly at hello@bluestreakcrystals.com to confirm stock and dispatch timing before placing the order.